Sports News from Saturday, August 15th, 2026

The match is due to take place at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola on September 27th, with Ireland's away fixture against Israel also being played at a neutral venue.

Walsh followed her opening six-under-par 66 with a one-over 73 to sit tied for 36th on five-under overall.

Shane Lowry is also facing an uphill battle after a second-round 72 left the Offaly native one-over-par.

The new group features 31 players, made up of 13 forwards and 18 backs, as Ireland continues preparations for this autumn's WXV Global Series.

The Sligo swimmer finished third in a time of 2:22.43, behind gold medallist Evgeniia Chikunova and Britain's Angharad Evans.

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