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Leona Maguire and Lauren Walsh open with even-par rounds at Women's Open
IRISH DUO LEONA Maguire and Lauren Walsh have both shot even-par opening rounds of 72 at the AIG Women's Open, one of the Majors on the Ladies European Tour. With play still underway at Royal Porthcawl, Wales, it's fluid at the top of the leaderboard, but Maguire and Walsh sit in a share of 33rd, four shots off the current lead. You can view the live leaderboard here> Advertisement Maguire started on the front nine, bogeying on the first and fourth, before birdies arrived on the fifth and ninth. She again dropped shots on the 11th and 14th, before finishing on a high with birdies on holes 15 and 18. Walsh also kept an even keel, shooting birdies on the ninth and 11th, and bogeys on the second and 12th. Anna Foster tees off at 3.11pm. Japan's Eri Okayama currently leads the field, four-under thru 12 holes. There are six golfers a shot further back in second, including Japanese trio Shiho Kuwaki, Mao Saigo and Chisato Iwai after opening with rounds of 69. More to follow. - Updated 2.29pm to correct scores
RTÉ News
5 days ago
- RTÉ News
Wallabies want 'accountability' over controversial Lions try
Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh has backed Joe Schmidt's criticism of the match officials after Saturday's Lions Test in Melbourne. The British and Irish Lions clinched their series versus the Wallabies with a game to spare after Hugo Keenan's late try sealed a 29-26 win after an epic Test at the MCG. That winning try was clouded by controversy though, with the score eventually being awarded after a TMO check for possible foul play by Lions flanker Jac Morgan, who had cleared out Australia's Carlo Tizzano in the build-up. Australia head coach Schmidt made his feelings clear after the game, saying the decision to award the try didn't stack up with World Rugby's drive for better player safety. And the former Ireland boss has been given his backing by Rugby Australia chief executive Waugh, who says they will be seeking an explanation from the game's governing body. "Joe's comments at the press conference were 100% aligned with mine as a CEO and a former Wallaby," Waugh told the Sydney Morning Herald. "Our position on that particular decision is consistent to what Joe outlined in his analysis of that last breakdown. "Clearly there'll be the usual process, which is what happens after every test match, and we'll certainly be looking for a level of accountability from World Rugby over the next period of time." The incident has dominated the Australian sports media since Saturday night, with the Sunday Telegraph's back page headline simply reading "ROBBED", before saying referee Andrea Piardi "ruined our shot at victory" with his decision to award the try. Naturally, most northern hemisphere pundits have backed Piardi's decision, and Morgan's technique at the breakdown, with the bulk of the criticism levelled at the door of Tizzano for milking the collision. Former England and Lions flanker James Haskell was the most vocal as he called for the Australia flanker to be carded for allegedly taking a dive. Wallabies pair Nick Frost and Max Jorgensen spoke to the media on Monday, and used the opportunity to give their support to their team-mate. "A lot of the forwards put ourselves in harm's way a lot of the time. It's tough on the body," Frost said. "It's hard when you've got guys [pundits] who aren't on the field – I know they're ex-players – but when the people are on the field day in and day out and putting their body [on the line]. "Especially a guy like Carlo, who always gets over the ball. It's tough. "It's a tough one for him. We don't really listen to outside noise, whatever the media says around that stuff. It's the first time I've heard of it. "It's disappointing in general that this series is done for us. "Carlo is there as a competitor like he always is, he's trying to get on ball. "The 7 puts his hands there, he's there first and gets hit pretty hard with a full-force cleanout. "It is what it is. We can't do anything about a decision. Joe's spoke about all of that stuff, but for us, we're trying to compete for the ball there." Jorgensen, who scored a try in the opening Test in Brisbane, said the defeat felt like a sucker-punch after the Wallabies had been leading the game since the fifth minute. "It really hurts, it's a tough pill to swallow," the 20-year-old said. "I was absolutely gutted personally, I know everyone in the team was. "To have to wait another 12 years to have the chance of getting a series win is obviously devastating."
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5 days ago
- Extra.ie
Kerry pride: Broadcaster shares taxi with parents of All-Ireland hero
An Irish podcaster and broadcaster has revealed how he shared a taxi out of Croke Park with the parents of one of Kerry's star players. On Sunday, The Kingdom reclaimed the Sam Maguire following two years of anguish after they beat Donegal on a score of 1026 to 19 points. It is the 39th All Ireland title for the Munster men led by Jack O'Connor, who hold the most titles in the history of the championships. Amongst the scorers for Kerry on the day was Austin Stacks star Joe O'Connor who put the final nail in the coffin when he popped the football into the back of the Donegal net in the 70th minute. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Amongst the scorers for Kerry on the day was Austin Stacks star Joe O'Connor who put the final nail in the coffin when he popped the football into the back of the Donegal net in the 70th minute. It was the end of a stellar season and game for the midfielder, who captained the team in 2022. With around 80,000 fans descending on the home of the GAA on Sunday, taxis would have been busy following the match as people departed the stadium. Taxi out of Croke by two lovely people from and Jim O'Connor ask if they might be able to hop in. They're off to the Burlington. They are rightly beaming with pride. Their son's name is Joe and he plays for Kerry. — Eoin Sheahan (@EoinSheahan) July 27, 2025 Indeed, there was plenty to be happy about for Kerry fans as they departed Croke Park, and while the celebrations were getting underway many were eager to get to their respective destinations promptly. Broadcaster Eoin Sheahan took to X to share that he had shared a taxi with a 'lovely' couple from Tralee, Co Kerry. Sharing a picture alongside the couple, Eoin said: 'Taxi out of Croke Park. Stopped by two lovely people from Tralee. An Irish podcaster and broadcaster has revealed how he shared a taxi out of Croke Park with the parents of one of Kerry's star players. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy 'Helen and Jim O'Connor ask if they might be able to hop in. They're off to the Burlington. They are rightly beaming with pride. 'Their son's name is Joe and he plays for Kerry.' Social media users took to the comments with two people commenting on Joe's resemblance to both his mum and dad. One said: 'Hes like his mammy,' while another commented: 'Look at his auld lads hairline! Joe didn't lick it off a stone.' A third praised: 'He is a monster footballer. You'd hate to mark him or owe him money… he'd haunt you.' 'Lovely is too small a word.' a fourth wrote.
