Thurs Lunch Sport, with Joe Mallon Motors, Renault & Dacia, Sallins Rd., Naas

Thursday, 16 February 2023 12:17

By Clem Ryan

International Jack McGrath Retires; Man Utd v Barca This Evening; Kildare Football Team's Completing Prep; Murphy Best of Irish in Thailand.

33 years old prop Jack McGrath has retired from rugby.

He won the Champions Cup with Leinster in 2018.

He also made 59 appearances for Ireland, was part of the Six Nations winning squads of 2014 and 2015 and played three times for the British and Irish Lions.

Manchester United are in Europa League action this evening.

They play Barcelona in the first leg of their knockout round tie in Spain, at 5.45.

Republic of Ireland internationals Troy Parrott and Jayson Molumby were on the scoresheet in the Championship last night.

Parrott scored from the penalty spot for Preston in their 1-1 draw with Luton Town.

Molumby scored for West Bromwich Albion, who drew 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers.

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Kildare men’s and women footballers will complete training this evening ahead of Sunday’s League games.

Glenn Ryan’s side play Clare in Ennis, while Diane O Hora’s side plays Louth in Hawkfield: both games at 2pm.

Kfm will have commentary of the men’s game and live updates of the women’s match, in association with Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown.

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At the Thailand Classic, John Murphy finished round 1 best of the Irish on 2 under par

Both Tom McKibbin and Gary Hurley finished 1 under.

The lead is shared on 8 under by Martin Simonsen and Sami Valimaki.

Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf at the Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour in Los Angeles today.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Seamus Power are also in the field.

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Today’s racing is in Clonmel from 1.05pm

Locally, the next card is at Punchetown on Sunday.