SOCCER
The Republic of Ireland squad have flown to Sofia ahead of Thursday’s Nations League game with Bulgaria.
The entire squad has tested negative for COVID-19.
Despite Bulgaria not being on Ireland’s ‘green’ travel list, the squad have been granted Government dispensation to travel.
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Arsenal have completed the 30-million euro signing of Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
The 22-year old has signed a long-term contract at the Emirates.
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Dundalk will be away to Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol in the third qualifying round of the Europa League IF they beat Andorrans Inter d’Esclades.
Should Shamrock Rovers get past AC Milan, they’ll face either Bodo Glimt of Norway or Lithuanian side Zalgiris
RUGBY
Graham Rowntree says Munster have no issue with a five-day turnaround.
They’re due to play Leinster in Friday’s Pro 14 semi-final, just five days removed from their win over Connacht.
Leinster changed their entire starting fifteen for their win over Ulster, a luxury not afforded to Munster.
But their forwards coach doesn’t think the short gap between games is a problem
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Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey are dealing with bruising ahead of Ulster’s Pro 14 semi final with Edinburgh on Saturday.
Both picked up knocks in the defeat to Leinster.
Jordi Murphy’s following return-to-play protocols having sustained a concussion against his former side.
CYCLING
Primoz Roglic has won the fourth stage of the Tour de France.
He led home a group that contained yellow jersey-wearer Julian Alaphilippe and Nairo Quintana.
Nicolas Roche finished just 28-seconds down on that leading group and is 24th overall.
While Sam Bennett is level on points with green jersey holder Peter Sagan in the points race.
TENNIS
Andy Murray’s down a break in the first set of his first Grand Slam match in 20-months.
The Scot is up against world number 49 Yoshihito Nishioka.
Two-time Grand Slam-winner Garbine Muguruza is through to round 2 following a straight sets win over Nao Hibino.
Serena Williams is in first round action against Kristie Ahn later tonight.
While her sister Venus goes up against 20th seed Karolina Muchova.
