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BreakingNews.ie

12 minutes ago

• BreakingNews.ie

GAA weekend preview: What is on and where to watch the action?

There is a great mix of football and hurling action on this weekend with both Championships reaching the quarter-final stage. On Saturday, Kerry face Cavan while Dublin take on Cork at Croke Park. Prior to that, the Dublin hurlers will take on Limerick, while Galway take on Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds. Advertisement Sunday continues the football action with Down taking on Galway and Donegal facing Louth in Ballybofey. The Tailteann Cup is also on the docket as Wicklow take on Limerick and Kildare face Fermanagh. Wondering when all the games are on and where to watch them? Here is everything you need to know: Saturday, June 21st GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship, Kerry vs Cavan, Fitzgerald Stadium, 3:30pm on GAA+. Team news Elsewhere, Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Diarmuid O'Connor and Seán O'Shea return to the Kerry team for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final against Cavan in Killarney. Advertisement In all, Jack O'Connor makes five personnel changes from the team that started last Saturday's final round game defeat to Meath. Conor Geaney also included along with Seán O'Brien. Tadhg Morley, Mark O'Shea, Micheál Burns and Killian Spillane move to the bench but Tony Brosnan is absent from the squad. Diarmuid O'Connor has missed the last two games having returned from a shoulder injury to face Roscommon in Fitzgerald Stadium. He had been unavailable for two months before that comeback following a stunning run of form in the league. Paudie Clifford served a one-match suspension in the Munster final but did not feature until the second round All-Ireland SFC win over Cork when he was replaced prior to half-time with a muscle strain. KERRY (SFC v Cavan) : S. Ryan; P. Murphy, J. Foley, T. O'Sullivan; B. Ó Beaglaoich, M. Breen, G. White (c); J. O'Connor, S. O'Brien; D. O'Connor, S. O'Shea, G. O'Sullivan; D. Clifford, C. Geaney, D. Geaney. Subs : S. Murphy, D. Casey, K. Spillane, T. Morley, A. Heinrich, M. Burns, E. Looney, T.L. O'Sullivan, M. O'Shea, P. Clifford, D. Moynihan. GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship, Dublin vs Cork, Croke Park, 6:15pm on GAA+. Team news Captain Brian Hurley is set to lead Cork on the field for the third consecutive game as John Cleary has named the same team that began last weekend's win over Roscommon for tomorrow's All-Ireland preliminary football quarter-final against Dublin. Advertisement Paul Walsh went off injured with a muscle issue after scoring a point in Portlaoise, but he is included to begin the knock-out game in Croke Park. Cork have been known to make 11th-hour changes to teams, but the team announced for that final round group win over Roscommon commenced that match. From last year's preliminary quarter-final defeat to Louth, there are six changes to the starting side. Rory Maguire and Ruairí Deane, who began that loss in Inniskeen, are on the bench. Meanwhile, Dublin have also named an identical team to the one that started their previous game against Derry last weekend. Advertisement CORK (SFC v Dublin): M.A. Martin; S. Meehan, D. O'Mahony, M. Shanley; B. O'Driscoll, S. Brady, M. Taylor; I. Maguire, C. O'Callaghan; P. Walsh, S. Walsh, S. McDonnell; M. Cronin, B. Hurley (c), C. Jones. DUBLIN (SFC v Cork): S. Cluxton; T. Clancy, S. MacMahon, D. Byrne; B. Howard, J. Small, L. Gannon; P. Ó Cofaigh-Byrne, C. Kilkenny; K. McGinnis, S. Bugler, N. Scully; P. Small, C. O'Callaghan (c), C. Costello. Dessie Farrell has named his Dublin Senior Football panel for Saturday's All-Ireland Preliminary Quarter Final against Cork at Croke Park 👕 #UpTheDubs — Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) June 19, 2025 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship, Dublin vs Limerick, Croke Park, 4pm on RTÉ Two. GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship, Galway vs Tipperary, Gaelic Grounds, 6:15pm on RTÉ Two. Team news In the hurling championship, Peter McGarry is a surprise inclusion in the Tipperary team to play Galway in Saturday's All-Ireland hurling quarter-final. He made his first senior hurling championship appearance as a substitute against Laois last weekend. Jake Morris returns to the Tipp attack at wing forward, with Andrew Ormond remaining at 11. Eoghan Connolly also returns after missing the Laois game, with Seamus Kennedy, Joe Caesar and Alan Tynan dropping to the bench. Meanwhile, Shane O'Brien is the only player missing from Limerick's Munster SHC final squad as John Kiely has named the same team that began that agonising defeat to Cork for Saturday's All-Ireland quarter-final against Dublin. TIPPERARY (SHC v Galway): R. Shelly; R. Doyle, E. Connolly, M. Breen; C. Morgan, R. Maher (c), B. O'Mara; W. Connors, P. McGarry; J. Morris, A. Ormond, S. O'Farrell; D. McCarthy, J. McGrath, J. Forde. GALWAY (SHC v Tipperary) :D. Fahy; P. Mannion, D. Burke, D. Morrissey; C. Fahy, G. Lee, TJ Brennan; S. Linnane, D. Burke; J. Fleming, C. Mannion, T. Monaghan; C. Whelan (c), B. Concannon, K. Cooney. LIMERICK (SHC v Dublin) : N. Quaid; S. Finn, D. Morrissey, M. Casey; D. Byrnes, K. Hayes, B. Nash; A. English, W. O'Donoghue; G. Hegarty, C. Lynch (c), T. Morrissey; A. Gillane, A. O'Connor, D. Reidy. DUBLIN (SHC v Limerick) : S. Brennan; J. Bellew, P. Smyth, C. McHugh; P. Doyle, C. Crummey (c), A. Dunphy; C. Burke, B. Hayes; R. McBride, F. Whitely, C. O'Sullivan; S. Currie, R. Hayes, D. Ó Dúlaing. Advertisement Sunday, June 22nd GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship, Down vs Galway Páirc Elser, 1:45pm on GAA+. Team news Galway's announced team to face Down in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final in Newry features Cian Hernon and Paul Conroy in place of Jack Glynn and Peter Cooke. Damien Comer is included among the substitutes. GALWAY (SFC v Down) : C. Flaherty; J. McGrath, S. Fitzgerald, L. Silke; D. McHugh, S. Kelly (c), C. Hernon; P. Conroy, J. Maher; C. Darcy, M. Tierney, C. McDaid; R. Finnerty, S. Walsh, M. Thompson. GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship, Donegal vs Louth, Ballybofey 4pm on GAA+ GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship, Tyrone vs Roscommon, Kingspan Breffini, 1:30pm. GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship, Kerry vs Mayo, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, Ennis. 3:30pm. Tailteann Cup, Wicklow vs Limerick, Croke Park, 2pm on RTÉ Two. Tailteann Cup, Kildare vs Fermanagh, Croke Park, 4pm on RTÉ Two.

The Independent

29 minutes ago

• The Independent

Why Ben Stokes chose stats over tradition in controversial decision to begin Test series

The scene was set at Headingley, as, for the first time since 2016, England began a Test series at the famous Leeds ground. There was a quick outfield, a green pitch, and clear blue skies, as the atmosphere ramped up to 11am. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri delivered a boisterous introduction as Shubman Gill flicked the coin in his first Test as skipper, and Ben Stokes opted to bowl first upon winning the toss. Yet there appeared to be runs to be had on a scorching opening day and, ultimately, that is how the opening session transpired. With new ball in hand there was early movement from Chris Woakes and hints of swing from Brydon Carse. India clipped a couple of boundaries between gully and point, but no true chances of a wicket were created. It was a flash of movement, with England opting for the much-lauded fuller length at Headingley, that saw KL Rahul and youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal take the bait but avoid any danger. Carse was moving the ball well after Stokes gave him the new ball ahead of Josh Tongue, while Woakes built into his initial five-over spell before a switch of ends. India on top in early going As Nasser Hussain declared on Sky Sports commentary, the visitors were on top by the end of the first hour. Wickets were needed for England. Stokes, starting only his second game of cricket since December, entered the scene as India passed 50-0 and immediately found swing. Though, no wickets followed. It was a big moment for England and their 'Bazball' experiment – a defining ten-Tests with an away Ashes to follow the visit of a new-look India side. The England captain had opted to be guided by the influence of historical data and his team's success batting second (and fourth) when choosing to bowl first, rather than glancing to the skies to see perfect batting conditions. As always, the outcome determines the perception of the decision – had the hosts taking early wickets it would have been deemed smart but instead India batted well and for the most part without danger. Jaiswal and the more experienced Rahul were excellent, composed, and going after the correct deliveries with a clear intent. That was until Joe Root grabbed onto a loose drive from Rahul. The past six Tests at Headingley had been won by the team that bowled first. Surely that was the reason why Stokes opted to go that same way on a grassy wicket, even if the gorgeous blue skies told a different story. With a heatwave passing through England, temperatures were not what you were expect from Leeds in June. There was not a cloud to be seen – indicating that batting first was perhaps the more conventional option. Important passage of play before lunch It was a toss that you would not mind losing, as many an expert said on the broadcast. A batting day in the traditional sense but bowling being the best bet according to the data. It was quite the conundrum: six of one, half a dozen of the other. India accumulated early runs, but Carse eventually claimed his first England Test wicket on home soil at an important juncture in the game. Only minutes before lunch, with the score at 91-0, Rahul edged the ball to Root at first slip to end a well-made knock of 42. Only time will tell if the decision at the toss was the right one, as the Test goes on and the pitch presumably begins the crack in the latter stages with the heat showing no signs of disappearing over the weekend. Carse's wicket was a crucial one. Important to break the opening partnership and lay the foundations before the lunch break on day one. And, it was quickly followed by another. A buoyant Stokes had debutant Sai Sudharsan out for a duck, as he dangled his bat down the leg side aimlessly. It completely turned the session around. 92-2 suddenly looked good. 92-2 looked like a toss decision well made. Though, with fresh thunderstorms forecasted after the first ball had been bowled, conditions may evolve and cast a damning shadow over the all-important toss even with that pre-lunch surge of action on the opening day.

The Independent

40 minutes ago

• The Independent

Mark Wood hoping to play a part in England's Test series against India

Mark Wood is on the 'comeback trail' as the England fast bowler revealed he is optimistic of a Test return against India this summer. The 35-year-old was expected to miss the entirety of the marquee five-match series after undergoing knee surgery in March, the latest in a long line of injury setbacks. But the Durham quick says he is back bowling in the nets and harbours hopes he could return in the final Test against Shubman Gill's India, which is set to begin on July 31 at the Kia Oval. 'I have just started bowling – very lightly – but I am on the comeback trail now officially,' Wood said on the BBC's Test Match Special. 'I am hoping still to play a part in this series. I am still targeting maybe the last Test. 'Anything before that is probably a bit too soon. The last Test I might not get there but at the minute that is still my focus, that I might play a part.' Wood's ability to hit breakneck speeds of up to 97mph mark him out as an invaluable asset and, if he stays fit, he is likely to be crucial to England's bid to regain the Ashes in Australia later this year. He is among a lengthy list of pacemen currently on the sidelines, with Olly Stone out for the summer and Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson missing the first Test at Headingley, which started on Friday.