Tramore’s Robin Dawson showed his ability to remain patient in his bid for a precious tour card by opening with a two-under 70 at the Final Stage of the European Tour Qualifying School in Spain.

Ireland’s women cricketers are through to the Super Six stage of the Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Sri Lanka following India’s emphatic nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe.

THE draw has been made for the 2009 Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup, and has thrown up some mouthwatering clashes.

IRELAND’S cricketers signalled their intention to make a strong defence of the European Championship yesterday with a crushing opening victory over Norway at The Hills.