Bourdy leads as McIlroy makes run

Rory McIlroy was back in the title hunt and Darren Clarke on course to make his first cut of the year – but it was two continentals who were setting the pace on day two of the Irish Open at Royal Portrush.

France’s Gregory Bourdy, joint overnight leader with Indian Jeev Milkha Singh, eagled the 528-yard second hole and after eight holes was 11 under par.