Claims against McIlroy are baseless, judge told

A judge will deal next week with various pre-trial matters in the action by golfer Rory McIlroy over a disputed representation agreement.

Mr Justice Brian McGovern was told yesterday by Rossa Fanning BL, for Mr McIlroy, that a number of “serious allegations” made against his client are “baseless” and appeared to have “no point” to them.

Maurice Collins SC, for Horizon Sports Management Ltd and two other companies, disputed counsel’s characterisation of matters.