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Lunchtime Sports Update

Aug 30, 2020 12:44
By radiokerrysport
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Lunchtime Sports Update

SOCCER

Bohemians have received confirmation of the good news they've been waiting for.

Matt Doherty's transfer from Wolves to Tottenham has been completed for a reported fee in the region of 15-million-pounds.

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The Republic of Ireland right back has signed a four-year deal with the London club where he'll work under manager Jose Mourinho.

Doherty made over 300 appearances for Wolves after moving from Bohemians - who will receive 10 per cent of the transfer fee which is close to 1-point-7-million-euro.

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There's two more FAI Cup matches taking place this evening.

At 5PM - Cobh Ramblers host Dundalk while Sligo Rovers are away to UCD.

That game kicks off at 7:45.

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There's two matches in the Women's National League that kick-off at 2PM this afternoon.

Cork City at home against UCD Waves while Bohemians seek their first ever win away to Treaty United.

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Also this evening - Wolfsburg face Lyon in San Sebastián at 7PM in the Women's Champions League final.

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Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are looking to bounce back from their Champions League exit last Wednesday.

The Hoops entertain Motherwell at 3 with a win taking them up to third place.

Hibernian can join leaders Rangers on 16 points with a home win against Aberdeen at 4:30.

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Lionel Messi has not reported for his pre-season coronavirus test at Barcelona, amid speculation regarding his future.

It means he's unable to join the rest of the squad for tomorrow's first training session.

Messi informed the club last week of his desire to leave.

RUGBY

Munster will be hoping to join Leinster and Ulster in the Guinness PRO 14 play-offs.

They need at least 2 league points from their match against Connacht today which would set-up a semi-final meeting against Leinster.

A draw or even a losing bonus-point combined with a try-scoring bonus point would do for the men in red.

That game is at 3PM at the Aviva Stadium.

GOLF

Rory McILroy will be running off the fairways if he hears that his wife has gone into labour.

The Irish golfer is three shots off the lead going into the final round of the latest BMW Championship in Chicago.

As he awaits the arrival of his first child with wife, Erica, McIlroy says he won't hesistate in leaving the tournament

ATHLETICS

The National Senior Athletics Championships continue this afternoon in Morton Stadium.

In Heat 1 of the 200 metres Phil Healy secured her place in the final this evening.

Lauren Roy, Aoife Lynch, Lauren McCourt, Sarah Lavin and Sarah McCarthy are also through following their heats.

Last night Sean Tobin claimed the national 10,000 metres title.

Niamh Fogarty won her third senior women’s discus title, along with U23 gold, with a best of 49.46m.

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