RUGBY
The Ireland Under 20's are out to secure their place in the World cup semi finals in Italy tonight.
Nigel Carolan's side face New Zealand at 7.30pm knowing only a win will secure a spot in the last four.
A defeat with bonus points maybe enough but that depends on a results elsewhere.
Ireland U-20s Named For New Zealand Game #WorldRugbyU20s http://t.co/1LlluqGXSO pic.twitter.com/cydDi1xo0v
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) June 9, 2015
SOCCER
Ireland train in Malahide this morning ahead of Saturday's must win qualifier with Scotland but it's what's happening around the game that's dominating headlines this morning.
The Scottish F.A. Chief executive has criticized the €5,000,000 payment received from FIFA .
Stewart Regan was also critical of comments, John Delaney made ahead of last November's game between the two that there could be tension in the crowd.
The Scottish chief says the FAI spoke on a "number of fronts" ahead of last November's match while they got on quietly and prepared for the match adding they'll do the same this time around.
The FAI last night also confirmed that the Irish coaching staff including Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane were in car crash. They are all ok.
On the domestic front, St Patrick's Athletic last night moved up to fourth place in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a 3-1 win over Bohemians at Richmond Park.
Two goals from Christy Fagan helped the Saints to climb above their Dublin rivals on goal difference.
Full time and Saints run out deserved 3-1 winners
— St Patrick's Ath (@stpatsfc) June 9, 2015
In the First Division, UCD beat Shelbourne 2-1 in Belfield to move within three points of leaders Finn Harps.
Two goals from Mick Leahy and a wonder save from Niall Corbet helped UCD to a 2-1 victory over Shelbourne FC https://t.co/qfGuEBjXkI
— UCD AFC (@UCDAFC) June 10, 2015
Wexford Youths are just another point further back after they scored twice in the space of two minutes to beat Athlone Town, 2-0 at Ferrycarrig Park.
Meanwhile, there's confusion surrounding the position of Owen Heary as Sligo Rovers manager.
The club have yet to make any statement on the future of their manager, despite reports that veteran player Joseph Ndo took charge of training yesterday.
Heary only took charge at the Showgrounds last October, when he signed a two-year contract.
HORSE RACING
There's a full card in Fairyhouse this evening with the first off at 6pm.
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