IT’S MORNING and I’m in the front gardens of a pretty Georgian terrace.

England’s Simon Dyson earned himself a place in next month’s British Open at Hoylake after a marathon eight-hole play-off.

Ireland's Graeme McDowell, who came through a qualifying tournament for the US Open earlier this month, sank a 12-foot birdie putt to make into the British Open today.

AFTER the emotional turmoil of Paris and the shock of Mike Ruddock’s departure there may be a temptation to gloss over this weekend’s round of Celtic League fixtures.

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IT’S an indicator of how fast Robert Kearney’s career is progressing that the Leinster back was disappointed not to be involved in Ireland’s Autumn internationals last month.

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL spoke of the speculation over his future yesterday and, though he stressed his commitment to Leinster for the rest of the season, his words will have done little to soothe the fears of his paymasters.

Leinster have anounced the signing of two players, New Zealander Bryce Williams and Englishman Jonny Hepworth.