8 d. ago The Breakdown | Red Roses triumph again but cannot afford another World Cup wobble

Seven straight Six Nations titles is impressive but rivals may have been encouraged by the nervous finish against FranceThere are two contrasting schools of thought after England’s grand-slam clinching win against France on Saturday. According to John Mitchell, the Red Roses’ head coach, his side’s nervy 43-42 victory was ideal preparation for the World Cup this year. Alternatively, as the former England hooker Brian Moore succinctly put it during post-match TV analysis: “If they were playing New Zealand, would they have got away with that?”Between them Mitchell and Moore know plenty about World Cup disappointment. The former was head coach of the All Blacks side beaten in the semi-finals of the 2003 men’s tournament in Australia. Moore was part of the England team edged out by the Wallabies in the final in 1991. They have spent enough time in top-level rugby to know how abruptly best-laid plans can be foiled and that wanting something badly guarantees you zilch. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy shares emotional message after historic Masters win ends career Grand Slam wait

Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the first time in his career on Sunday after beating Justin Rose in a play-off and the Northern Irishman has now shared an emotional message

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy drops hint on Masters Champions Dinner menu with subtle Scottie Scheffler dig

Rory McIlroy won his first ever Masters title this week after beating Justin Rose in the play-off to win the fifth major of his career and with it, become the sixth man to win the Career Grand Slam

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy's stunning WAG Erica Stoll set to take new title after Masters victory

Masters champion Rory McIlroy is set to be knighted after he became just the sixth player to win the Grand Slam, meaning his wife Erica Stoll will also be awarded a new title

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam

EXCLUSIVE: councillors back in Northern Ireland will hold talks on Monday night over how to mark McIlroy's historic achievement.

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3 w. ago ‘Welcome to the club’: Woods leads salutes to McIlroy’s Masters win and grand slam

Media in Ireland and US pay tribute to epic achievement‘This means everything to him,’ adds Shane LowryTiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf’s most exclusive club after his dramatic victory in the Masters on Sunday. McIlroy, born in Holywood, Co Down, defeated Justin Rose on the first hole of a playoff at Augusta National to join Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen in having won all four major titles.“Welcome to the club @McIlroyRory,” Woods posted on social media. The 15-time major winner achieved three Grand Slams. He added: “Completing the grand slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you!” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tearful Rory McIlroy ends decade of pain in historic Masters win to seal grand slam

McIlroy missed a five-foot putt to win the title in regulation but then beat Justin Rose in a play-off to fulfil his lifelong dream

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3 w. ago Rory McIlory describes Masters win and career grand slam in three words

Rory McIlroy has described his Masters victory as a “dream come true.”

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3 w. ago Inside Masters champion Rory McIlroy's love life: From Meghan Markle to divorce rumours

Rory McIlroy has secured a career Grand Slam, becoming only the 6th man to win all men's major tournaments, but his love life has also dominated the headlines over the years

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3 w. ago ‘Dream come true’ – Rory McIlroy finally completes grand slam with Masters win

McIlroy admitted it was ‘all relief’ that made him sink to his knees after holing the winning putt.

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy finally ends decade of pain with most dramatic Masters win to seal grand slam

McIlroy missed a five-foot putt to win the title in regulation but then beat Justin Rose in a play-off to fulfil his lifelong dream

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy secures career grand slam with dramatic Masters playoff win over Justin Rose

Northern Irishman shot 73 before playoffSecures first major since 2014 PGA ChampionshipRory McIlroy, Masters champion. Four words that belie what this remarkable Northern Irishman achieved on a spine-tingling afternoon at Augusta National. They ignore, too, the torturous process McIlroy endured to realise this lifetime goal.Did he win the 85th Masters the hard way? Too right he did. From a seemingly untouchable position, McIlroy was dragged back into a scrap he was so desperate to avoid. He emerged from it on the first extra hole, where the unlikely adversary of Justin Rose was nudged aside. Rory McIlroy, Masters champion. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Rory McIlroy wins the 2025 Masters and becomes the sixth man ever to win a Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy has won the 2025 Masters and becomes the sixth man ever to win a Grand Slam

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy wins the 2025 Masters, becoming the sixth man ever to win a Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy has won the 2025 Masters and becomes the sixth man ever to win a Grand Slam

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy backed for Masters victory as Scottie Scheffler makes ominous start

McIlroy needs to win the Masters to complete a career grand slam.

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4 w. ago Rory McIlroy discusses his relationship with wife Erica Stoll and daughter ahead of Masters

Rory McIlroy is aiming to win his first Masters and complete the career grand slam at Augusta this week and he's taken to some new off-course hobbies in the build up

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