Saturday Sport

Three more county finals down for decision today.

The countdown continues to tomorrow's Joe Mallon Motors Senior Football Final

Holders Naas will be aiming for a second successive title, when they play Clane at St Conleth’s Park at 3.30  tomorrow.

There will be full commentary here on KFM in association with HANLON CONCRETE, ROBERTSTOWN.

Ger McNally and Philie Wolfe will describe the action.

There are another three finals down for decision in Conleth’s this afternoon.

Ellistown and St Kevin's contest Manguard Plus Minor E Football decider at noon.

Suncroft take on Kill in the Minor D Football Final at 2.00

And 4 o’clock, St. Laurence's and Johnstownbridge play the Joe Fox Plant Hire Reserve B Football Final.

**Please note venue change**
Saturday October 8th

2022 Joe Fox Plant Hire Reserve B Football Championship Final.

St. Laurence's V Johnstownbridge 16:00.

Venue: NOW Manguard Plus Hawkfield.@JTBGAA @StLaurencesGaa @leinsleadernews @KildareNatSport @KfmSport

— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) October 7, 2022

SOCCER

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is tasked with stopping sensational striker Erling Haaland scoring his 20th goal of the season this afternoon.

The former Shamrock Rovers net minder returns to another of his former clubs, when Southampton face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

That is one of four Premier League games that kicks off at 3.00.

Chelsea welcome manageress Wolves to Stamford Bridge, Leicester go to Bournemouth and Newcastle entertain Brentford.

Tottenham travel to Brighton for the late game.

Matchweek 10: Loading... 🍿 pic.twitter.com/yDwhA09q5V

— Premier League (@premierleague) October 8, 2022

RUGBY

Jonathan Sexton makes his first start of the season for Leinster as the Cell C Sharks visit the RDS.

Kick-off there is at 5.05.

Naas entertain Highfield in Div 1B of the Energia A-I-L at 2.30.

They will be looking to bounce back having lost their first game of the season 37-7 away to Old Wesley last Saturday.

Jim Casey will have live updates on Sportsbeat Saturday this afternoon.

In Division 2A, MU Barnhall won their opening game 44-27 against Old Crescent last Saturday.

Tomorrow at 2.30, they’re away to Nenagh who beat UL Bohemians 20 points to 5 last week.

GOLF

Niall Kearney resumes best of the Irish on 4-under par on the penultimate day of the Open de Espana.

Jonathan Caldwell and Paul Dunne both tee off this morning from 2-under par.

Paul Waring and Stephen Gallacher are the joint leaders on 12-under par.

MOTORSPORT

Max Verstappen has claimed pole position during qualifying for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix.

The Red Bull driver will retain the championship title if he wins race in Suzuka and sets the fastest lap.

How many Pole Positions this season, @Max33Verstappen? ✋ #JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/hsK4HPGMzm

— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 8, 2022

RACING

There’s an eight-race card at The Curragh this afternoon with the first off at 1.25.

While at Fairyhouse, a seven-race card gets underway at 2.10.

Good morning
📸: Richie Brophy, Curragh Grounds Manager pic.twitter.com/ygrZLiVLeW

— The Curragh Racecourse (@curraghrace) October 8, 2022