Leona Maguire storms into contention with eight-under round in Saudi Arabia

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BOGEY-FREE: Leona Maguire moved into contention at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International with an eight-under second round. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Leona Maguire shot a bogey-free eight-under second round at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International on Friday to move into contention.

The 29-year-old from Cavan had carded a four-over 76 in the opening round but her putter certainly warmed up for the second 18 holes.