Wednesday Morning Sport; With Joe Mallon Motors Sallins Rd., Naas

Wednesday, 16 August 2023 08:39

By Caoimhe Harney

England and Australia contest the second Women's World Cup semi - final today.

SOCCER

England and Australia contest the second Women's World Cup semi - final today.

Kick off at the Stadium Australia in Sydney is at 11am, Irish time.

Neither country has ever reached the final before.

The winner will face Spain on Sunday.

The UEFA Super Cup match takes place tonight.

Champions League winners Manchester City face Europa League champions Sevilla in Athens.

Kick off is at 8pm.

City will be looking to strengthen their squad with the news that Kevin de Bruyne is set to be out until the New Year with a hamstring problem.

Chelsea last night agreed a fee of 62-million euro with Southampton for Romeo Lavia.

The 19-year old Belgian is now set for a medical with the Stamford Bridge club.

Lavia is the second midfielder inside a week to opt for Chelsea after Liverpool had agreed a deal with their club.

Meanwhile, Neymar has joined the Saudi Pro League.

The 31-year-old Brazilian has moved to Al Hilal from Paris Saint Germain for 90 million euro.

RUGBY

Keith Earls will become the ninth Irish player to win 100 caps when he lines out against England on Saturday.

The Limerick native is set to be picked in the starting 15 by coach Andy Farrell for the World Cup warm up match.

Earls knows it will be significant occasion.

CRICKET

Ireland's women will bid for two wins out of two when they face the Netherlands in their latest T20 match in Amstelveen today.

HORSE RACING

Gowran Park stages 8 races on the flat from 4.35.