Wednesday Morning: Munster Rugby To Play South Africa 5 Days After Ireland In Pairc Ui Chaoimh

GAA's Central Council to consider

RUGBY

Munster are set to face World champions South Africa at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Thursday, 10th November.

The Springboks play Ireland in Dublin the previous on Saturday 5th November, and following discussions with Munster Rugby, the Cork County Board have requested that the match be played at the 45,000 seater venue.

The GAA's Central Council will consider the request.

There is precedent for the use of Pairc Ui Chaoimh for non GAA related activity - a tribute soccer match for the late Liam Miller was staged there in 2018.

GAELIC GAMES

Last night's results in the Kildare Ladies Junior Championship: 

Junior A 

Na Fianna 2-15 Ballykelly 0-01 

Celbridge 2-12 Rathangan 1-07

Junior B 

Ballymore 3-17 Milltown 3-15

Castlemitchell 2-09 Sallins 0-08

Junior C 

Rathcoffey 1-21 Ellistown 5-06

Maynooth(2) 6-18 Carragh 0-03

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Tomás Ó'Sé has been appointed as the new manager of the Kerry Under 20 footballers.

The five time All-Ireland winner will be assisted by Seamus Moynihan, Bryan Sheehan and Sean Walsh.

ATHLETICS

Kilcullen’s James Nolan picked up a bronze medal in the Singles Golf event at the European Transplant Games yesterday. 

This follows on from the Silver medal he won in the Team Golf alongside his teammate Amanda O’Neill Coyne on Monday. 

He now has a two day break before the Athletics events on Friday and Saturday. 

SOCCER

Last night in the Leinster Senior League, Newbridge Town lost 4-2 to Dublin Bus FC at the Station Road grounds.

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Republic of Ireland international Adam Idah scored upon his return from injury for Norwich City in the Carabao Cup last night, but the Canaries lost on penalties to Bournemouth.

Fulham were the biggest casualties in the second round, losing 2-0 away to Crawley Town.

Former St Pat's player Darragh Burns scored for MK Dons as they won 2-0 at Watford.

There were also victories last night for Everton, Aston Villa, Southampton, Wolves, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.

Leicester City went through against Stockport, but without Wesley Fofana.

The club have turned down a third bid of €83 million from Chelsea for the French defender.


In the Carabao Cup tonight, Leeds United face Barnsley, Newcastle United go to Tranmere and Brighton are away to Forest Green Rovers.

Rangers are tied at 2 goals apiece ahead of the second leg of their Champions League play off with PSV in Eindhoven.

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Tributes have been paid to the former FAI President Des Casey, who has died at the age of 91.

He was President of the Association when Jack Charlton was appointed Republic of Ireland manager in 1986 and later served on the UEFA Executive Committee.

HORSE RACING

There are 8 flat races at Bellewstown, with the first of them off at 4.10pm.