Friday Lunch Sport

Kilare v Kerry Preview; Naas CBS v Tullamore; New Six Nations Scrum Rule, Weekend Preview at 630pm

Kildare Footballers begin their Allianz League Campaign on Sunday against Kerry in Newbridge

The team has not been announced, but is expected by 9pm this evening and, if so, will be on Kfm Twitter @kfmsport

Manager Glenn Ryan Clip Below

Full interview on Weekend Preview at 6.30pm this evening

Kfm will live commentary, in association with Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown,

Kfm’s coverage begins at 1.30, with Ger McNally and former Kildare defender and former U21 manager Peter McConnon.

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Tomorrow, Naas CBS and Coláiste Choilm Tullamore contest the Leinster Colleges senior football A final in Kinnegad.

Sportsbeat Saturday, from 2 with Ben Atkinson will have regular live updates from Seamus Dillon

Maynooth SLS await the winners in the final

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World Rugby has confirmed it will be trialling a new scrum law for the Guinness Six Nations, aimed at reducing the risk of neck injuries for hookers.

The law is being introduced to lessen the force on hookers’ spines and necks at scrums when an estimated 100kg of force is the norm at top level.

When a pack leans forward during the ‘bind’ phase, enormous force transmits through the spine and neck of the hooker

The new trial will see a free-kick awarded against hookers who don't keep one foot extended towards the opposition until the referee calls 'set'.

It's believed this 'brake foot' will provide stability for hookers, taking weight off their necks.

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In the United Championship:

Tonight, Ulster v Scarletts at 7.35

Tomorrow, Connacht v Glasgow Warriors at 2.55; Zebre v Munster at 5pm; Cardiff v Leinster at 7.35

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In the AIL, Div 1B tomorrow, Naas are home to Shannon at 2.30pm.

Naas are 5^th in the table, one point behind tomorrow’s opposition.

 Kfm Sportsbeat Saturday will have live updates from Anthony Lawler.

MU Barnhall are away to Old Crescent, also at 2.30.

MU Barnhall are 6^th in the table, 2 points behind tomorrow’s opposition

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Rafael Nadal is on the verge of a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title after beating Matteo Berrettini to reach the final of the Australian Open.

He won in four sets, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. to reach his sixth final

In the final, he will play Russian world number two Daniil Medvedev who beat Stefanos Tsitsipas (PRON: sis-sip-pass) in four sets.

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This weekend sees the main event in the Leinster Schoolgirls hockey calendar.

On Sunday, Newbridge College and Holy Child Killiney contest the Leinster final in UCD at2.30pm

Both schools are competing in the final for the first time. 

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Today’s racing is in Dundalk from 4.30

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Reminder to join Paul Power this evening from 6.30 for Weekend Sport Preview, the Kildare/Kerry preview including an interview with Glenn Ryan and all the other sports