Europe victorious in New Zealand

Ireland's Rory McIlroy was top scorer, finishing with four points out of five, as Europe beat Asia-Pacific 18-14 to regain the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy in New Zealand.

The Irish champion, who turns 17 next week, beat China’s Mu Hu 3 and 2 in the singles to help the visitors overturn a one-point deficit and deny Asia-Pacific a hat-trick of titles in the biennial event at