Wednesday's Sports Update

U23 Hurling A and B Semi- Final Action tonight along with soccer results and fixtures for tonight. Later today Andy Farrell will name his Ireland team for Friday's clash against Argentina

GAELIC GAMES

Tonight in the U23 Hurling B Competition Semi Finals
Wolfe Tones play Kilcock
 
In the U23 Hurling A Semi Finals
Celbridge play Maynooth

Both games throw in at 8 o’clock

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Three-time All-Ireland winner Ryan McMenamin will join the Sligo coaching team for 2027.

The former Tyrone defender will link up with his ex-intercounty teammate Joe McMahon in the backroom.

He replaces Eamon McGee, who was unable to commit for the upcoming season.

SOCCER

Manchester United ended their near-two-month wait for a win in dramatic fashion last night.

United were two-nil down at the break, before Matheus Cunha scored twice to help the hosts to a 3-2 win over Roma in the Champions League.

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Meanwhile, Aston Villa tasted defeat for the first time in this season's competition.

Raphinha scored twice for Barcelona, in a 3-0 win over Villa.
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This evening, Liverpool will look to continue their perfect start in Europe.

They go to Turkey to face Fenerbahce, currently managed by former Reds winger Dirk Kuyt.

Kick-off in Istanbul is at 5:45.

In the 8 o'clock fixtures tonight, Arsenal make the trip to Slavia Prague,

While Manchester City are in Germany, to face RB Leipzig.

And Troy Parrott's Real Betis are away at Borussia Dortmund

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In the Championship, Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen continued his recovery from an ACL injury.

He came off the bench for Burnley, in their 1-all draw at Q-P-R.

Striker Johnny Kenny was forced off early in the first half of Preston's 3-2 defeat to Sheffield United.

That will likely rule him out of Ireland's squad for the upcoming Nations League window, which manager Heimir Hallgrimsson will name tomorrow.

RUGBY

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will name his team this afternoon for Friday's Nations Championship clash with Argentina.

Sam Prendergast is still a doubt for the game, as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury.

Andrew Porter, Ryan Baird, and Mack Hansen are all expected to make their first Ireland appearances in almost a year.