Wednesday Morning: Shamrock Rovers Beat Hibernians 3-0 In Champions League Qualifier

Second leg to be played next Tuesday

SOCCER

Rory Gaffney says Shamrock Rovers' fitness was a significant factor in last night's win over Hibernians.

The Hoops won their first round Champions League qualifier 3-0 at Tallaght Stadium.

The second leg takes place next Tuesday, 12th July.

Captain fantastic’s opener after 25 minutes 😍 pic.twitter.com/o8K3fiVzbs

— Shamrock Rovers FC (@ShamrockRovers) July 5, 2022

Hosts England get the women's European Championships underway tonight.

They play Austria at Old Trafford from 8pm.

Northern Ireland are also in the same group - they get their campaign up and running tomorrow.

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Juventus have reached an agreement to sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer.

The former Manchester United midfielder is available after leaving Old Trafford at the end of last season.

Pogba is expected in Turin on Saturday for a medical and to formally sign a four year contract.

TENNIS

Rafa Nadal bids to reach the semi-finals at Wimbledon today.

The world number four meets American Taylor Fritz in the last eight.

Nick Kyrgios and Cristian Garin square off in the other quarter-final.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and home favourite, Britain's Cameron Norrie are already through.

"Honestly, I'm speechless!"

📢 Listen to that crowd. It's a dream come true for @cam_norrie at Wimbledon #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/NZxZ0Hb9Dq

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2022

Simona Halep continues her search for a second Wimbledon title in the women's singles.

The 2019 champion meets Amanda Anisimova in the quarter finals.

The other last eight tie features Australian Ajla Tomljanovic and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.

Tatjana Maria and Ons Jabeur progressed to the last four yesterday.

GAELIC GAMES

Pat Ryan's appointment as the new Cork senior hurling manager was ratified last night.

The two-time All-Ireland under-20 winning boss succeeds Kieran Kingston.

HOCKEY

Ireland have to beat Germany at the women's Hockey World Cup today to maintain their hopes of staying in the tournament.

Sean Dancer's side are bottom of Pool A, having lost to the Netherlands and Chile.

The Germans - who are ranked fourth in the world - sit in second.

Tip-off in Amstelveen is at 3.30pm.