darren clark hitting the first shot of the championship.y's 4pm race at catterick. keep your eye on the left of your screen here, strawberryandcream was at the back of the field before the final couple of furlongs, and was priced at 999—1 with some in play bookmakers at that point before a stunning late charge saw the horse ridden byjockey paul hanagan win by half a length. congratulations to any of the lucky punters who managed to back it! you're up to date with sportsday. we'll have more in the next hour. now on bbc news — a look at tomorrow's headlines in the papers. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are the conservative bareness and the writer for the independent. evening to you both. many of tomorrow's front pages are already end. the telegraph leads on the debate around free tv licenses for over 75. comments made by the executives who were asked about the positions on the issue. they also featuring a picture of borisjohnson holding they a

the likes of darren clarke who lives in the area. graeme mcdowell, who is from port rush. and northern ireland's potentially most successful ever golfer, rory mcilroy. having the open back in this country isa having the open back in this country is a massive thing for golf. it'll bea is a massive thing for golf. it'll be a massive thing for the country. sport has an unbelievable ability to bring people together. we all know at times this country needs that and this has the ability to do that. we will talk more about rory mcavoy ina we will talk more about rory mcavoy in a moment, but let me bring in andrew murray, a former european tour winner. a huge amount of pressure on rory mcavoy this week. yes, i think there is an amount of pressure on him, there is bound to be. there is pressure on him wherever but especially here. he holds the course record. a number of yea rs holds the course record. a number of years ago he shot a 61 around these links, which is unbelievable, when he was about 19. great anticipation. the whole thing around the northern irish major championships t

darren clarke with the honour of hitting the first shot of the championship.irst shot of the championship. i am determined this week to enjoy the best i can. whether i do or don't play well, it is a huge thing for ulcers. —— golfers. iam don't play well, it is a huge thing for ulcers. —— golfers. i am going to enjoy it as much as i possibly can. nigeria have claimed third place at the africa cup of nations in egypt. they beat tunisia 1—0 in the bronze medal play—off in cairo, to claim their best finish in the competition since they won it in 2013. john bennett reports. and eighth africa cup of nations bronze medalfor nigeria and some consolation after losing in the semi—final to an injury time free kick. they flew out of the blocks the lead on three minutes after another mistake by tunisian keeper. he could only punch across onto the defender and it was tapped into an empty net. all three keepers in the tunisian squad have now made errors. that goal gave the striker a total of five. to clear of his closest rivals for the golden brew —— but he did go off injure

former open champion darren clarke will hit the opening shot tomorrow. 19705 and 1980s. bombs were going off quite frequently. and you know, a lot of people unfortunately paid a heavy penalty for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. but that was our life back then at that stage. to get to the point where you guys are all sitting here doing this has been an incredible journey for what we have all come through. an event then of more than just sporting significance but as the world's best arrive, the scene is set for golfing glory. andy swiss, bbc news, royal portrush. chris page is in belfast for us. this is potentially a big moment for northern ireland 7 this is potentially a big moment for northern ireland? it is and a measure of how passionate people here are about the game of golf that played does not stop even when the weather is bad. here at belfast city hall we have this crazy golf course with well—known landmarks for northern ireland and this is just one of many golfing attractions which have popped up around the city and beyond as people pr

huge crowds on the opening tee has darren clarke at that opening shot. what a way to start.aderboard. he hasjust gone back at two under par. the frenchman is up there as well. he was leading out on his own but he has dropped a shot and he is own to wander. you could hear a huge roar across the course for andrewjohnston, a very popular player indeed. getting an eagle at the long tarmac size. at the top of the leaderboard, the irish amateur playing with darren clarke is up there as well on two under par. a lot of local interest at the top of the leaderboard. under par. a lot of local interest at the top of the leaderboardlj under par. a lot of local interest at the top of the leaderboard. i can senseit at the top of the leaderboard. i can sense it looks like two layers of that year at the moment. how might the weather affect those later? in terms of getting any sort of advantage? it is very pleasant at the moment. it is the first time i have had my jacket the moment. it is the first time i have had myjacket off for a couple of days. it is very nice this morning with blue skies

that was the real ca ta lyst darren clarke.al catalyst for the return of the open according to the 2014 open champion. i'm proud to feel that i may have played some small part in getting the championship to northern ireland with the success of myself and darren and patrick harrington is well, that was part of the reason they wanted to come here. and all they wanted to come here. and all the people at port rush that have done a wonderfuljob to facilitate the rna and bring the championship year. it is spectacular, unbelievable. certainly a different golf course than the one i grew up playing. i remember staying close by and then coming to watch my dad play and then coming to watch my dad play and there was a little chipping green beside the clubhouse and i would spend all day around that. it has been a long time coming, it has been coming to portrush for some time and there has been a huge build—up andi time and there has been a huge build—up and i tried to put it out of my head for a while. now you're here and you see everything

people are here to see local favourite darren clark tee offjust after six. the face—off over the faceapp — a senior us politician warns it's "deeply troubling" that personal data could go to a "hostile foreign power" as millions share their photos online. the price of sponsorship — are football teams too reliant on the money they get from gambling? i'll look at how sponsors have changed the game. i've been chatting to line of duty star vicky mcclure about her new role, how she stays grounded, and our shared love of comfy footwear. i've been chatting to line of duty star vicky mcclure about her new role, how she stays grounded, and our shared love of comfy footwear. this is a first for me because we get to where trainers. if i ever have the choice, that's what i'll do. and i've come to buckingham palace ahead of the annual summer opening. it isa ahead of the annual summer opening. it is a bit overcast, sunshine and showers across the uk today right here on breakfast. it's thursday 18th july. our top story: a bbc investigation suggests there's been a significa

the success of darren clarke as well.he reason why you wanted to come here. and all the people in a pot rush that have done a fantasticjob to bring this championship here. —— portrush. it's spectacular. i certainly a different golf course that i grew up playing, it's tougher, it's bigger. i have been looking at pictures being by on social media and the place looks stunning. less than a month to go until the new premier league season — loads of sides out on pre—season tours, and the manchester united manager 0le gunner solskjaer has dismissed transfer rumours about his two biggest stars. united are in australia at the moment, both paul pogba and romelu lukaku are part of the touring squad — despite being heavily linked with moves to real madrid and inter milan respectively. solskjaer says he can't wait for the season to start, so the speculation ends. you now, the day we start the league, i'm sure everyone who's will give absolutely everything for manchester united. we are going to have a strong team, we play as we wa nt h

former champion darren clarke will hit the opening shot tomorrow.19705 and ‘80s. bombs were going off quite frequently, and, you know, a lot of people unfortunately paid a heavy penalty for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. at that stage, we were never thinking we were going to have a tournament such as this. you know, that was beyond the realms of possibility, it just was never going to happen. an event, then, of more thanjust sporting significance, but for northern ireland's home heroes and their fans, the scene is set for something special. andy swiss, bbc news, royal portrush. here on bbc one, it's time for the news where you are. good evening and thanks for your company on sportsday tonight. i'm ben croucher. these are your wednesday night headlines. england qualify for the semi finals at the netball world cup — they're still unbeaten but for scotland — another defeat will see them finish outside the top 8. steve bruce is confirmed as newcastle united manager — a decision that's not gone down well with everybody. just 8 hours before t

darren clarke, who grew up near to portrush during the troubles says...to be incredible. the political climate until recently, they were never going to come here in that scenario. how far we've moved on from the good friday agreement, they were not going to bring the tournament so big well the troubles were going on. so they are moving things around. and we were speaking to peter dawson, just gently nudging him and saying portrush is good enough, it's a wonderful test. he knew that anyway. but we got together with arlene foster. there was so much will to bring it here, i think peter succumbed to that lady's chance and it came out favourably for us, obviously. let's go back to downing street where england's cricketers are meeting with the prime minister after winning the world cup. you can see theresa may's meeting the captain eoin morgan, who is holding the trophy. of course, she watched at lord's yesterday as england won against new zealand in that tense, tense final that to a super that tense, tense final that to a super over. that tense, tense final th

we will hear from northern irealand‘s darren clarke in a moment.on francesco molinari. iam i am well aware of the challenges ahead. you know, there‘s a lot of quys ahead. you know, there‘s a lot of guys capable this week of winning the trophy, and yes, all i can do, obviously, is do my best, try to put up obviously, is do my best, try to put upa good obviously, is do my best, try to put up a good defence, and be in contention on sunday. but yes, it is a long week ahead, so i‘ll try to ta ke a long week ahead, so i‘ll try to take it step—by—step. a long week ahead, so i‘ll try to take it step-by-step. if you are playing well, having all that support and stuff is wonderful. if you are not playing so well, you know, you may be trying too hard because the crowd want you to play well. but that's part of it. it's always been the same for when the irish guys played at home in the irish guys played at home in the irish open, that's been part of it. and obviously here this is even bigger. this is huge. this is the biggest and best tournament in the world. e

the likes of darren clarke who lives in the area. graeme mcdowell, who is from port rush.ing the open back in this country isa having the open back in this country is a massive thing for golf. it'll bea is a massive thing for golf. it'll be a massive thing for the country. sport has an unbelievable ability to bring people together. we all know at times this country needs that and this has the ability to do that. we will talk more about rory mcavoy ina we will talk more about rory mcavoy in a moment, but let me bring in andrew murray, a former european tour winner. a huge amount of pressure on rory mcavoy this

terrible start dropping 4 shots on the 1st hole these currently 5 over another northern irishman darren clarke had the honor of hitting the opening see shot he grabbed 3 birdies from the opening 5 holes eventually caught in an even par $712017.00 masters champion sergio garcia also making a good start the spaniard on 4 under par england's justin rose goes out later on he finished as runner up behind francesco molinari last year the world number 4 still to add to his one major title that was the u.s. open he won back in 2030 he's also had to 2nd place finishes at the masters i had i had a couple of opportunities for sure you know gosh that could've that was one arm in the jacket type situation and you know the never skip through a career without a little bit of heartache along the way so i feel like. yeah i'd like maybe a couple more chances but doesn't give myself some looks and if i keep doing no the door will open again byron munich striker of 11 dusky says the club are in danger of being left behind by europe's elite unless they make some new signings the polish international speaking follo

darren clark. cheering and applause . round in level par, but the real drama was yet to come. for all the big names here, all eyes were on one, the favourite. but rory mcilroy‘s dreams were about to become a nightmare. his first shot went out of bounds and that was just the start. calamity followed calamity as he ended up taking eight shots on the opening hole, had his chances already vanished ? shots on the opening hole, had his chances already vanished? a better start for scotland's robert macintyre. he briefly took the lead after showing his pinpoint precision. and hayter. just magnificent. but no doubting the price for shot of the day so far and it will take some beating. hole number13, it will take some beating. hole number 13, lucky for some, as argentina's emiliano grillo took the direct approach, a hole in one! cheering an early moment of open magic. we are still very early days of course, but two players are currently leading the way. ireland's shane lowry, and south africa's dylan frittelli. as for rory mcilroy,

as well as rory mcilroy, plenty of other big names won't be here this weekend, including darren clarkeng hopes. just one shot off the lead, lee westwood and tommy fleetwood. exciting shirt, exciting chance. it'll be great. it's the open at the end of the day, the biggest event in the world, and it's our home event and it's very exciting. but for the day's ultimate pinpoint precision... how about this from canada's adam hadwin, making this trickiest of sports look oh so simple. andy swiss, bbc news, royal portrush. tomorrow marks 50 years since man first set foot on the moon. some 650 million people around the world watched the historic landing onjuly 20, 1969, and heard astronaut neil armstrong say it was "one giant leap for mankind." celebrations have been taking place all week. nick bryant has been looking back at that moon mission, and what it meant for america. his report contains flashing images. in a week that's highlighted the deep divisions in washington and america, a gigantic reminder of a unifying national mission. apollo 11, projected onto the washington monument for this b

former champion darren clarke will hit the opening shot tomorrow.the wrong time. at that stage, thinking we were ever going to have a tournament such as this, you know, that was beyond the realms of possibility, it just was never going to happen. an event, then, of more than just sporting significance, but for northern ireland‘s home heroes and their fans, the scene is set for something special. andy swiss, bbc news, royal portrush. wind and rain at royal portrush, what about the rest of the country? the weather will be very much in play throughout the tournament, this is another look at the cause, and at least tomorrow there are going to be some sunny spells around the showers over the next few days, we are eyeing up sunday, it could be wet and windy before the end of the final day‘s play. now, this picture from scotland shows the much advertised change to low pressure, u nsettled advertised change to low pressure, unsettled weather, has now moved in. i will show you the rainfall radar, rain coming into the north and west, southern england, bits of

. >> best finish in the open was 2011, tied for second behind darren clarke. missed a cut last year. >> i like thishe look , just off the back edge of the green, same level, a little downhill, should be able to get to the hole and give it a chance to go in. >> just about half the field has played the front nine so far unr par today, so the course is gettable right now. but with this weather expected in, could be very interesting in a couple ofours. >> one more day. his own country this week. making the weekend has been one of the main focal points of the fans. he's getting ready to go with tom lewis over there and just a couple of minutes. back over to the 9th for lou oosthuizen. louis gets it to one under. third birdie of his first nine. back to two. >> korhonen for birdie, 32-year-old from finland. so a bogey start. it will be exciting to play with d.j. he'll be watching and learning. >> over at the third, he missed his birdie attempt, cantlay for his two. >> back up the hill, just hit it through the break. >> tommy fleetwoodng arrivi, the final pairing with

spare a thought for darren clarke. absolutely heartbreaking for him.fore he triple bogey on the 18th before he triple bogey on the 18th green, finish on three over par which means he almost certainly will miss the cut. he was absently heartbroken afterwards, look like he was leaving the arching -- 18th —— 18th green in tears. at that, he will know, very much as golf. thank you, adam. england's world cup cricket captain does not know if you will be the role in four years' time. hugh has been a key part of the team's transformation. —— he has been. i don't thinki am in the team's transformation. —— he has been. i don't think i am in a good state to make a decision at the moment. just that i have a chance to get away from the madness and the craze of the world cup, i have not been able to get into a logical mindset and ask myself a couple of questions about, four years, a big time to commit to. the t20 world cup next or is it even more realistic target. once everything calms down in the next couple of months, i will hopefully come to a decision then. juli

spare a thought finally fred darren clarke, another irishman who was so instrumental in bringing thethe last hole as well so disappointment but still great excitement and for the weekend ahead. looking forward to mark adam, thank you. jillian extended his lead at that tour de france of the surprise victory on that 13th stage. thomas was expected to close the gap on the individual time trial britain was the ultimate —— pen ultimate writer and did enough to take the lead, but philippe was left to go smash the time by parking seconds increasing his overall lead to a minute and a half. england's world cup cricket captain says he's not sure if he still in the road by the time the next when it comes around in four yea rs. next when it comes around in four years. he's been england's limited of paris in 2015 and a key part of the team's transformation in that time. morgan says the world cup wind and made him think about his future. i don't think i'm in a good state to make a decision at that moment, simply the fact that i have another chance to get away from the madness and craze of winning

it's really his home golf course, along with graeme mcdowell and darren clark. each of them calls royal portrush, really, their home course the tournament sold out in a matter of days, which is the first time that's ever happened. the sense of excitement is just off the charts >> if one of those three men you just mentioned is in contention on sunday, the collar is going to get a little tight. >> well, yeah. >> not that it wouldn't otherwise. >> my collar is usually loose. >> yours is usually unbuttoned, i know >> it'll be difficult for me to remain objective, shall we say it's very difficult not to be a cheerleader when someone from the province might be in contention >> so let's talk about the who the favorites are. obviously tiger won the masters. he has not played much since then >> no. >> do you think he's match fit to come in and contend >> i think he'll be match fit, yeah but he's not typically a great bad weather player it wouldn't surprise me, being from there, if we get some weather. you get some days at royal portrush where the seagulls walk to work.

the home club of the winner from eight years ago, darren clarke.ning back in those days was... no. it was just not happening. portrush has had to wait for this for 68 years. the last and only other time the open crossed the irish sea was in 1951. he faces a great golfing future for himself and his country. golf has changed since then. 200,000 spectators are coming to see the likes of tiger woods prowl the fairways. and to prepare for the visitors, the town has had a major makeover. this magnificent part of the world is reaching new heights this week. not only is the golf championship the most prestigious sporting event to be held here, most people would say it is the biggest event of any kind to take place here. the organisers say the tournament will be worth £85 million to the local economy. stormont spent £17 million boosting up portrush and business people are teeing themselves up. with the golf coming, it was a no—brainer to open a new branch. with all this people about, it is unbelievable. the buzz os spreading across long the cliff edge coast

country meant a return was off limits for many years northern irish player and former champion darren clarke will strike the tournaments opening tee shots on thursday. bombs are going off quite frequently and you know a lot of people unfortunately have been heavy penalty for being in the wrong place at the wrong time but that was that was our life back there at that stage. you know you think about. at that stage when everything that was going on whether we were ever going to have a tournament such as this you know it was beyond the realms of possibility just was never going to happen now woods hasn't played a competitive round of golf since the u.s. open a 4 weeks ago after winning the masters at the start of this year the 43 year old admits his form and fitness isn't where he'd like it to be it's not quite not quite as sharp as i'd like to have it right now. trying to grievances right where where i need to have it. i still need to get the ball she put the golf ball a little bit better than i am right now. especially with the weather coming in and the wind winds are going to be changing fran

the success of darren clarke as well.that have done a fantasticjob to bring this championship here. it's spectacular. it's certainly a different golf course than i grew up playing, it's tougher, it's bigger. i have been looking at pictures on social media and the place looked stunning. northern ireland have suffered another humbling defeat at the netball world cup — thrashed by new zealand in their latest group game. kate grey has been watching at the liverpool arena and kate — the gulf in class between the world number 4 and world number 8 plain to see? new zealand looked to be in a class of their own in this match and northern ireland had to suffer another big defeat. they've only won one match survivors tournament for the bed and put up a strong battle, they did not give up to give them credit and they had their best scoreline in the final quarter but new zealand are a very athletic team, their experience, they have brilliant players in centre court. and no real pressure from northern ireland so i think they will be sl

situation in the country a return was off limits for many years on our supplier and former champion darren clarke will strike that small amounts opening shots. bombs are going off quite frequently and you know a lot of people go unfortunately we have a penalty for being in the wrong place at the wrong time but that was not was our life back there about stage. you know you think about. when everything was going on whether we were going to have a tournament such as you know it was beyond the realms of possibility just was never going to happen we'll talk to woods hasn't played a competitive round of golf since the u.s. open 4 weeks ago after winning the masters at the start of this year the 43 year old admits his form of fitness isn't very like it's of me it's not quite not quite as sharp as i'd like to have it right now. trying to green says where or where i need to have it. i still need to get the ball she probably got all but better than i am right now. especially with the weather coming in and the wind winds are going to be changing. francesco molinari is the defending champion for this 148 the

fellow northern irishman darren clarke looked close to tears as he blew his chance at the 18th.may not be the one anyone predicted. adam wild, bbc news, at royal portrush. england are looking to reach their first netball world cup final, when they take on new zealand later today. 0ur reporter kate grey is in liverpool for us this morning. fantastic game this is set to be. can england do this? it is really heating up liverpool. we have our first match taking to the court in a few moments time but it is all about england today trying to make it through to their first netball world cup final. through to their first netball world cupfinal. up through to their first netball world cup final. up against new zealand, toughest challenge of the tournament so far. england have been faultless with six wins in six matches, most significantly when they beat south africa on thursday. 0ne significantly when they beat south africa on thursday. one of the on form teams at the tournament but england looked clinical in their play throughout the court. the shooting stats were well on target. new zea

fellow northern irishman darren clarke looked close to tears as he blew his chance at the 18th.ay not be the one anyone predicted. adam wild, bbc news, at royal portrush. england are looking to reach their first netball world cup final when they take on new zealand later today in liverpool. 0ur reporter kate grey is there for us, and play is already underway but it's that england semi final that's likely to raise the roof kate. that is right. scotland are currently beating barbados but we will talk later on because today the focus is on england in the semifinal against new zealand. if they make it through to the final, it will be their first ever netball world cup final. it will be a brilliant day. this arena has created an amazing atmosphere so far. little bit continues. england have won six from six matches. i am pleased to say i am joined by six matches. i am pleased to say i amjoined bya six matches. i am pleased to say i am joined by a guest. you have been in camp in the lead up to the world cup. please tell us how important this semifinal as. the gallows will be nervous bu

has hosted the open since 1951, and the opening shot will be hit by another northern irishman — darren clarke far we've moved on from the good friday agreement when that was done, they were never going to bring a tournament this big when they had those troubles going on. to see them being as brave as they have been, i think to bring it up here has been wonderful. defending champion geraint thomas had a good day on stage 10 of the tour de france. thomas had started the 218 kilometre stage from saint—flour to albi in fifth overall, but benefitted from a late break in the peloton that caught some riders off—guard. the welshman had a unique take on what was a thrilling final sprint. he said some of the riders ran out of gas and the elastic snapped. the arsenal captain laurent koscienly is "very hurt" by his row with the club — that's according to his friend and former team—mate olivier giroud. koscielny‘s refused to travel on arsenal's pre—season tour of the united states after his transfer request was refused. the 33—year—old has been criticised by fans, and is facing disciplinary action from th

fellow northern irishman darren clarke looked close to tears as he blew his chance at the 18th.royal portrush. what drama! england look to reach their first netball world cup final when they take on new zealand later today. the roses beat south africa on thursday to confirm new zealand as their last four opponents. the silver ferns have played in the last five finals but tracey neville's side, who won commonwealth gold last year, are unbeaten in the tournament. these players now are athletes, they're world—class, and do you know what? they‘ re an absolute pleasure to watch. and even the other countries, they're role models, ambassadors, and there's a legacy that's gonna be left from this world cup that hope will thrive and will make netballjust the biggest sport in the world. you can watch that match live on bbc two and the bbc iplayerfrom 2:30. eoin morgan says he's not sure if he'll remain england one—day cricket captain following last weekend's world cup win. he's been in the role since 2014. i don't think i'm in a good state to make a decision at the moment, just simply the

has hosted the open since 1951, and the opening shot will be hit by another northern irishman, darren clarkerom the good friday agreement when that was done, they won't going to bring a tournament this big when they had tho5e troubles going on. to see them being as brave a5 tho5e troubles going on. to see them being as brave as they have been to bring it up here has been wonderful. defending champion geraint thoma5 had a good day on stage 10 of the tour de france. thoma5 had started the 218 kilometre stage from saint—flour to albi in fifth, but benefitted from a late break in the peloton that caught some rider5 offguard. the welshman had a unique take on what was a thrilling final 5print. he said some of the riders "ran out of gas and the elastic snapped". steve bruce has tendered his resignation as manager of sheffield wednesday. he's resigned from sheffield wednesday, having only taken over at hill5borough in january. the 58—year—old has held talks with newcastle united about replacing rafa benitez, and is now the favourite to get thejob. one other line of football news and fabien delph ha

, 630 in the morning, anotherformer open darren clarke, 630 in the morning, another former openad a good day as well today. walking up the 18th green, everyone shouting and roaring, last time we did that was 2011. it was fabulous. it is not just me, it is everyone. i think to see how much support we have, to see all the people come out here, they have put their arms around us as well, fabulous. here are how things currently look. shane lowry still leading by a shot after his 67 today. a whole gaggle on three under par. including the likes of robert mcintyre and alex noren. francesco molinari who barely dropped a shot in winning the claretjug, he has top five in the first round this year and he is also on three over par. let's look at the women's ashes. this is a must win game for england. england will be desperate to take wickets on the first afternoon of the one off test in the women's ashes. australia have a six points to nil lead in the multi—format series and have started well in taunton. kirsty gordon took her maiden test wicket. meg lanning and elise perry in. they are doi

has hosted the open since 1951, and the opening shot will be hit by another northern irishman — darren clarke ithink recently, there were never going to come here. i think from recently, there were never going to come here. ithink from how recently, there were never going to come here. i think from how far we have moved on from the good friday agreement, they weren't going to bring a tournament this big when we had those troubles going on. to see them being as brave as they have been to bring up here has been wonderful. the arsenal captain laurent koscienly is "very hurt" by his row with the club — that's according to his friend and former team—mate 0livier giroud. koscielny‘s refused to travel on arsenal's pre—season tour of the united states after his request for a free transfer was refused. the 33—year—old has been criticised by fans and is facing disciplinary action from the club. he is very hurt by what is happening and he is an emotional person. i hope that both sides will find the best agreement. i note that the club gave him the opportunity to play at arsenal, it was a big opportunity

early on it was the man who took the first shot, former open winner darren clarke.ame away at level par and he will be happy. as for the top of the leaderboard, we have got an up there, shane lowry who is on four under par along with webb simpson and alex noren who has just under par along with webb simpson and alex noren who hasjustjoined them also that leading group currently. kevin kisner and robert macintyre are in contention but it is very early days here at royal portrush on the north coast of northern ireland. thank you very much. there is full commentary of the open on radio 5 live through the day and there is highlights tonight on bbc two from 8pm. england had taken eight wickets in the must win test match in the women‘s ashes in taunton. nicole bolton has been dismissed, bowled by katherine brunt. australia are sixth up after they won all three one—day internationals. australia won the toss and chose to bat and are currently 33—1. we will have more support in the next hour. thank you. new drivers could be banned from travelling at night as part of plans to

the success of darren clarke as well.r. i have been looking at pictures, on social media and the place looks stunning. northern ireland have a really tough task at the netball world cup today, they're up against four time winners new zealand. it's been a difficult few days for northern ireland with two narrow defeats to zimbabwe and malawi. kate grey is in liverpool for us — kate — how are they getting on? it isa it is a tough old match for northern ireland out there. we have only one —— one mack one. it is half time and they're already trailing 44 —— one mack one. it is half time and they‘re already trailing 44 goals— 11. they have won this many a time before, new zealand. hugely experienced team. well drilled and athletic. they have a very confident shooter. she has just athletic. they have a very confident shooter. she hasjust been popping those shots in and northern ireland can't do much about it. the only hope is that they might take off their starting line—up and maybe ease off the pressure on northern ireland. who

or close to tea rs irishman darren clarke or close to tears as he blew his chance of the 18th.the one anyone predicted. adam wild, bbc news, at royal portrush. such a shame he missed out on that shot on the last hole. england look to reach their first netball world cup final when they take on new zealand later today. the roses beat south africa on thursday to confirm new zealand as their last four opponents and are unbeaten in the tournament. but this will be their toughest test so far, with the silver ferns contesting the last five finals. you can watch that match live on bbc two two and the bbc iplayerfrom 2:30. these players now are athletes, world —class, these players now are athletes, world—class, and do you know what? they are an absolute pleasure to watch and even the other countries, the role models, ambassadors, and there is a legacy that will be left from this world cup that it will make netball the biggest sport in the world. britain's geraint thomas might be relishing the tour de france returning to the mountains today after yesterday's time trial in pau didn't go