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Wednesday, 13 September 2023 12:26

By Paul Power

Ireland Squad Continues Preparations For Next Saturday's Pool B Clash With Tonga

RUGBY

The Irish squad will continue their preparations today for Saturday's World Cup Pool B game against Tonga in Nantes.

Jack Conan is the biggest injury doubt - he didn't train with the rest of the squad yesterday as he battles a foot injury.

SOCCER

Jurgen Klopp's agent says the Liverpool boss won't be the next manager of Germany.

Klopp has been linked with the position after Hansi Flick was sacked last weekend.

Klopp signed a new contract with Liverpool last year to keep him at the Premier League club until 2026.

Tottenham legend Gareth Bale's given his backing to what he's seen so far from new manager Ange Postecoglou .

Spurs find themselves second in the Premier League and unbeaten after their first four games.

The former Wales captain is taking part in a Pro-Am golf day ahead of tomorrow's PGA Championship at Wentworth.

He says it feels like the club's identity has returned.

GAELIC GAMES

All Ireland winner with Limerick, Shane Dowling has been appointed as the county’s new minor hurling manager.

He will replace Evan Loftus, who takes over the Limerick Under 20's side after one season in charge of the minors.

Dowling won an All-Ireland with Limerick in 2018, but was forced to retire in 2020 due to knee injuries.

Some local fixtures down for decision this evening,

2023 UPMC Senior B Hurling Championship

Venue: Rathcoffey, Celbridge V Leixlip 19:30,

Venue: Manguard Park Pitch 2, Kilcock V Naas 19:30

Venue: Manguard Park Pitch 1, Broadford V Moorefield 20:00,

2023 UPMC Junior Hurling Championship Group A

Venue : Cappagh, Cappagh V Clane 18 :45,

HORSE RACING

A meeting at Punchestown today begins at 1.15.

There's also a card at Tramore which starts at 1.55.