England’s John Bickerton, whose third European Tour victory in December came courtesy of an amazing collapse by Ernie Els, was among the early leaders in the Madeira Islands Open at Santo da Serra today.

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A change of attitude worked instant wonders for Welsh World Cup winner Bradley Dredge on his 33rd birthday today as he took a share of the first round lead in the European Open at the K Club near Dublin.

Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee was left as the early leader as the thunderstorms which threatened yesterday struck during the second round of the Enjoy Jakarta HSBC Indonesia Open.

ANNIKA SORENSTAM has beaten stiff competition from Michael Campbell and Colin Montgomerie to create more golfing history.

Annika Sorenstam has beaten stiff competition from Michael Campbell and Colin Montgomerie to create more golfing history.

Welsh World Cup player Bradley Dredge shared the lead following the first round of the Volvo China Open yesterday - after not knowing he would even be allowed into the country until Tuesday night.

Welsh World Cup player Bradley Dredge shared the lead following the first round of the Volvo China Open today – after not knowing he would even be allowed into the country until Tuesday night.

AN Irish team travelling to Twickenham in a fortnight’s time coming off losses against France and Wales would be facing down the barrel of a howitzer, almost without hope of success, and left with a couple of relatively meaningless home games against Italy and Scotland, the Cinderella countries of the Six Nations Championship.

ARGENTINEAN international Felipe Contepomi will make his debut for Leinster in their Celtic League tie against Neath/Swansea at the Gnoll on Saturday (5.30pm).

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The final dash for the line in Europe’s Ryder Cup race was halted by rain in Munich today.

A Welsh footballer's tatty passport could stop him playing in a vital World Cup qualifier.