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Telegraph
15 minutes ago
- Telegraph
McIlroy fears opening hole as Open Championship gets under way
In truth, McIlroy could do without his late tee-time. He is due off alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas – two close friends – at 3.09pm. Not only will this mean he will be waiting all morning and through lunch - fellow Irishman Padraig Harrington hits the first shot at 6.35am – but with local storm warnings in place from 11am until nightfall, the afternoon starters are forecast to have the worst of the conditions. McIlroy seems unfazed, however. He dismissed the notion that he has nothing to lose after completing the career grand slam at The Masters in April, so ending his 11-year major drought, but he does feel his experience allows him to better prepare and relax. 'In theory, yes, but in practicality, probably not,' McIlroy replied when asked if his Augusta glory can free him up. 'I'm still the same fierce competitor, and I still want to win these events. Look, I've done everything I wanted to in the game, but at the same time I still want to do a lot more. This is my first time back in front of my home support since having achieved what I did in April and is going to be an amazing experience and I don't want to let them down. 'But I am more of a well-rounded golfer than six years ago and am just so grateful to be in this position now, to be home and to have a second chance so soon, if you like and have the chance to win another major championship, another Claret Jug. I am really excited for the week.' At the Masters, McIlroy was involved in a gripping tussle with Justin Rose that went all the way to a play-off. The veteran was complimented for his grace in defeat after McIlroy birdied the first extra hole and the champion's heart evidently went out to Rose, too. Should he fail to prevail, he would like Rose to lift England's first Claret Jug in 33 years. 'Honestly, if it's not me then with what Rosey and I went through at Augusta, how close he has been, I would love to see him get a second major,' McIlroy said. 'He has won a US Open and an Olympic gold. But I just think that second major would validate what a great career he has had. That would be a great storyline. But I want one of the Euros to win. Let's keep the Jug this side of the Atlantic.'


BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Donaghy leaves Armagh set-up after five seasons
Kieran Donaghy has stepped down from his role within the Armagh backroom team. The four-time All-Ireland winner with Kerry was part of Kieran McGeeney's management team for five seasons, helping them win the All-Ireland title in GAA expressed their "deepest gratitude" to the Austin Stacks clubman in a statement on Wednesday evening. "His belief in this group never wavered, and his presence helped shape the identity, resilience and ambition of our team," added Armagh."Being part of the team that delivered our second all-Ireland title is a legacy that will live long in our hearts, and his influence will be felt for many years to come."Donaghy said he will walk away "full of pride and memories"."Thank you to Kieran McGeeney, who took a chance on a rookie coach," added Donaghy."You said one year, it became five, only you could pull that off. You said I could help and that you would help me in return. You were a man of your word every step of the way."His departure comes a fortnight after the Orchard County were beaten by Kerry in the All-Ireland quarter-finals which brought an end to their 2025 campaign.


BreakingNews.ie
an hour ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Eight Irish players to start Lions first test against Australia
Andy Farrell has named eight Irish players to start the first test for the British and Irish Lions against Australia on Saturday. Maro Itoje captains the side, and is joined in the second row by Joe McCarthy, with Tadhg Beirne named at at blindside. Advertisement England's Tom Curry starts at openside with Jack Conan named at number eight. There is no place in the squad for Josh Van Der Flier. In the front row, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong will join England's Ellis Genge. Jamison Gibson-Park will join Finn Russell as the half-back partnership, with Marcus Smith named as the replacement out-half. The scottish centre partnership of Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones will start the game, with Bundee Aki on the bench. Advertisement Hugo Keenan is named at full-back, with James Lowe and Tommy Freeman on the wings. British and Irish Lions team : H Keenan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland); T Freeman (Northampton Saints/England), H Jones (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland), S Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland), J Lowe (Leinster Rugby/Ireland); F Russell (Bath Rugby/Scotland), J Gibson-Park (Leinster Rugby/Ireland); E Genge (Bristol Bears/England), D Sheehan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), T Furlong (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), M Itoje (Saracens/England) (C), J McCarthy (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), T Beirne (Munster Rugby/Ireland), T Curry (Sale Sharks/England), J Conan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland). Replacements : R Kelleher (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), A Porter (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), W Stuart (Bath Rugby/England), O Chessum (Leicester Tigers/England), B Earl (Saracens/England), A Mitchell (Northampton Saints/England), M Smith (Harlequins/England), B Aki (Connacht Rugby/Ireland).