Friday Morning: GAA Confirms Kildare’s Football & Hurling League Fixtures For 2023

Two World Cup quarter-finals are down for decision later today

GAA

The GAA has confirmed Kildare’s football and hurling league fixtures for 2023

 Kildare footballers open against Dublin in Croke Park on January 28th.

Home to Cork on February 5th

Away to Clare on February 19th

Home to Derry on February 26th

Away to Louth on March 5th

Away to Limerick on March 19th

Home to Meath on March 26th.

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The hurlers begin their Division 2A campaign away to Carlow on February 4th.

Home to Down on February 12th

Away to Derry on February 26th

Home to Kerry on March 11th

Away to Offaly on March 19th

Maynooth and Naas meet tomorrow in the Whitewater Shopping Centre Under 23 football final.

Tomorrow’s final is in Hawkfield at 1.30pm

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SOCCER

Two World Cup quarter-finals are down for decision later today.

At 3pm, Brazil will look to keep their hopes alive of a first success since 2002 when they take on Croatia.

This evening, the Netherlands face Argentina from 7pm.

Raheem Sterling could take part in England training today after his return to Qatar.

The Chelsea forward flew back to the UK to be with his family, following a break-in at his home earlier this week.

England are finalising their preparations for their World Cup quarter-final showdown with France tomorrow.


Republic of Ireland under-19 international Alex Murphy made his first-team debut for Newcastle last night.

Murphy joined the Magpies from Galway United earlier this year.

Last night's match also featured a Newcastle debut for former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.


Chelsea remain top of Group A of the Women's Champions League.

They played out a 1-all draw with Real Madrid last night.


RUGBY

The Heineken Champions Cup gets underway this evening.

London Irish face Montpellier in Pool B, with kick off in Brentford at 8pm.

The Challenge Cup also begins, with Stade Francais up against Benetton and Perpignan playing host to Bristol.


RACING

There's racing at Dundalk this evening, with the first off at 5pm.

Meanwhile, an inspection will take place at Navan ahead of tomorrow's seven-race card.

In England, Cheltenham must pass a second inspection at 10.30am before today's fixture can proceed.