Nick Dougherty, Alastair Forsyth and Thomas Levet all battled well to finish on 10 under on a day when strong winds and driving rain forced a five-hour delay in play at the County Louth course.

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Driving rain and a swirling wind had ensured that this was no example of the beautiful game, but Rangers manager Walter Smith will like the look of the way they managed to grind out the three points needed to maintain their challenge at the top of the Scottish Premier League.

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In driving rain and on a heavy pitch, Clermont soon showed their intent with a forward rumble into the home 22 which saw the ball moved to Ledesma, who went over.

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And the Caley boss had no doubt that his side deserved to win a game played in bright sunshine and driving rain.

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The weatherpersons on television, always eager for ratings-boosting disasters, had predicted a fierce autumn storm for New England, with driving rain and high winds.

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Instructors urge parents to control their child's car usage once they get a license and to have them practice driving at night and in the rain.

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Fly-half James Hook directed play in the driving wind and rain at Galway's Sportsground, landing a penalty before his delightful chip made Walker's try.

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It was a remarkable turnaround, as for large spells Arsenal failed to cope with the driving rain, slippery pitch and Bolton's greater desire.

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But today a fair number of lights had given up the long battle against brutal winds and driving rain.

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"Autumn in Australia brings the possibility of rain, which would make driving without traction control and engine braking control a real challenge, " Heidfeld said.

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