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Another Canada win for Jordan Coyle and For Gold

Jordan Coyle and For Gold win the AKITA Drilling Cup. Credit: Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk.

Ireland’s riders took 50% of the top-10 places in Saturday’s AKITA Drilling Cup in Canada.

The winning round format competition had 33 horse/rider combinations challenge the first track and the 10 top results from that round qualified for the winning round.

Five of the riders returning for the winning round carried the Irish flag, a dominant force this 2025 Summer Tournament Season.

It was another victory for Jordan Coyle riding, For Gold, in the AKITA Drilling Cup. The pair delivered the fastest clear ride in the winning round with a time of 51.79 seconds.

Briton Charlie Jones with Capitale 6 took the second step on the podium, as they went clear in 53.33 seconds.

Mexico’s Eugenio Garza Perez, riding Chalouries PS took third, stopping the clock in 58.13 seconds.

Daniel Coyle and Farrel were next best of the Irish in fifth.

James Chawke, riding Daido Van’t Ruytershof Z, were eighth, following by Darragh Kenny with Zero K in ninth.

Conor Swail and Clonterm Obolensky rounded out the top-10.

Jordan Coyle wins Kubota Cup for his sixth FEI Canadian win

Jordan Coyle and For Gold win the Kubota Cup 1.50m. Credit: Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk.

Jordan Coyle and For Gold won the victory in the final speed competition of the Spruce Meadows summer tournaments, the Kubota Cup.

In the competition (where faults are converted to time) Coyle came through the finish line in 75.59 seconds.

Coyle and For Gold have won six FEI competitions this season at Spruce Meadows, Calgary, and won three-out-of-four of the Speed Competitions – only to be second in the Canadian Utilities Cup during the ‘Continental’.

Another Irish rider, James Chawke, was runner-up with Daido Van’t Ruytershof Z in 79.20 seconds.

Mexico’s Eugenio Garza Perez and Victer Finn DH Z took the third spot on the podium, in a time of 81.46 seconds.

Lottie Woad leads KPMG Women’s Irish Open by seven shots

Lottie Woad leads the KPMG Women's Irish Open at Carton House. Credit: Breandán Ó hUallacháin.

English amateur Lottie Woad will take a seven-shot lead into the final round of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Carton House on Sunday.

A second round of 67 puts Woad on 17 under par, with Anna Foster best of the home players on seven under.

“I want to win it, I’m going to keep playing my game and see where it puts me,” the tournament leader stated after her third round.

Sweden’s Madelene Sagstroem, who shot a round of 70 this afternoon, sits on her own in second place, seven shots behind the leader.

Australia’s Kirsten Rudgeley is next best on 9 under par, following her 71 on Saturday.

Five players are then bunched on 8 under par: Amelia Garvey (72), Anne-Charlotte Mora (70), Blanca Fernandez (70), Charley Hall (72), and Chiara Tamburlini (73).

Leaderboard

Foster leading Irish player

Ireland’s Anna Foster had nine birdies during her third round, as her six under par round of 67, places her in tied ninth position on the leaderboard.

Leona Maguire shot a 70 on Saturday, Emma Fleming carded a 73, while Canice Screene signed for a 76.

Kenny, Swail 1-2 in The ATCO Cup

Darragh Kenny and Lightning win the ATCO Cup 1.50m. Credit: Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk.

Darragh Kenny and Conor Swail produced another Irish 1-2 at Spruce Meadows, in the ATCO Cup in the International Ring.

The ATCO Cup was contested over the track designed by FEI course builder Santiago Varela of Spain.

Darragh Kenny aboard Lightning produced the fastest clear round in the five combination jump-off with a time of 36.95 seconds.

Conor Swail finished in second with Qoreen Van’t Ruyershof in a time of 42.33 seconds.

Canadian Sarah Lottis, rounded out the top three placings, as she and Itoulon S finished third, with four faults, in 40.25 seconds.

Daniel Coyle and Legacy finished in in fifth place, after eight faults in the jump-off round.

 

Daniel Coyle dominates podium with 1-2

Daniel Coyle and Daydream win the McNerney Family 1.45m. Credit: Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley.

Daniel Coyle not alone won The McNerney Family Cup 1.45m at Spruce Meadows in the early hours of Saturday morning Irish time, but also took the runner-up spot.

In the only qualifier for this week’s CSI2* Grand Prix, forty-seven horse/rider combinations took to the International Ring and eleven jumped clear to advance to the jump off.

The Irish have been on a roll all summer long at Spruce Meadows and Daniel Coyle was determined to continue that streak.

Coyle posted a fast clear round with both his horses, Daydream and Calippo 57, taking first with the former in a time of 43.15 seconds. He claimed the runner-up position with Calippo 57, as they stopped the timers in 43.88 seconds.

Kara Chad of Canada was third aboard Chicago, while Offaly rider Darragh Kenny also made the top-10. He finished in seventh place in 44.76 seconds, having had four faults.

Tipperary Name Unchanged Team for SHC Semi-Final as Kilkenny Bring Back Eoin Cody

🏑 Tipperary Name Unchanged Side as Kilkenny Bring Back Cody for All-Ireland Showdown

Tipperary and Kilkenny have announced their starting XVs ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Croke Park.

Tipperary boss Liam Cahill has kept faith with the same side that defeated Galway in the quarter-finals, showing no changes as they prepare for a massive clash with the Cats.

Kilkenny, meanwhile, have made two switches from the Leinster final win over Galway. Eoin Cody returns from injury to take his place in the forward line, while Shane Murphy also comes in. Tommy Walsh and Stephen Donnelly make way.

Throw-in is set for 4pm at Croke Park on Sunday, 7th July.

📋 Tipperary Team v Kilkenny (SHC Semi-Final)

1. Rhys Shelly
2. Ronan Doyle
3. Eoghan Connolly
4. Michael Breen
5. Craig Morgan
6. Ronan Maher (Captain)
7. Bryan O’Mara
8. Willie Connors
9. Paudie McGarry
10. Jake Morris
11. Alan Ormond
12. Sean O’Farrell
13. Diarmuid McCarthy
14. Jason McGrath
15. Jack Forde

Kilkennny team to play Tipperary
Kilkennny team to play Tipperary




Joey O’Brien Appointed New Shelbourne Boss After Duff Exit

⚽ An ‘Unexpected’ Appointment – Joey O’Brien Named New Shelbourne Manager

After Damien Duff shocked the League of Ireland last month with his departure from Shelbourne, the club have officially announced his replacement.

Duff’s long-time assistant and former Premier League player, Joey O’Brien, has been appointed as the new head coach on a long-term deal.

O’Brien, who earned five caps for the Republic of Ireland and lined out in the English top flight with both Bolton and West Ham, joined Shelbourne’s coaching team in 2021. He served as assistant manager under Duff as Shels secured their first League of Ireland title in 18 years in 2024.

Now, the 38-year-old takes charge of a Shelbourne side currently sitting fifth in the League of Ireland, trailing leaders Shamrock Rovers by 16 points. Their next assignment is a league fixture away to bottom side Cork City this Friday night, before a crucial Champions League qualifying double-header against Linfield:

  • 🏠 Home Leg: Wednesday 9th July
  • 🚌 Away Leg: Wednesday 16th July

“This is an incredible honour. Of course, being honest, it was unexpected – not something I was thinking about,” said O’Brien. “The opportunity came up and I was asked to take it. I didn’t take long to say yes. I’m obviously delighted to be given the chance and grateful for the trust shown in me by the owners and the board. It’s a privilege to be given this chance to continue the work that’s been done over the last few years.”

Shelbourne fans will be hoping that the continuity of leadership helps them stay competitive on both domestic and European fronts as the season progresses.

Win number 6 at Spruce Meadows for Jordan Coyle

Jordan Coyle and King Kannan GP triumph in the Friends of the Meadows 1.50m. Credit: Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley.

Jordan Coyle maintained his excellent form at Spruce Meadows when winning the Friends of the Meadows 1.50 class.

It is a fifth 5* victory of the summer at the Canadian venue for the Irish rider, as he and King Kannan GP took the 5* competition in the International Ring.

With ten combinations jumping clear in the opening round to advance to the jump-off, the Irish combination won with a clear in 40.35 seconds.

USA’s Kyle King took second place on the rostrum with SIG Chiari. They were runners-up with a clear round in 40.85 seconds.

Conor Swail took third for Ireland, riding Qoreen Van’t Ruytershof, as they stopped the timers with a clear round in 41.36 seconds.

Daniel Coyle, brother of the class winner, Jordan, came home in fifth position aboard Farrel, while Conor Swail was seventh on his second horse in the competition, One Edition.

Darragh Kenny and Genial De B’Nevill rounded out a successful class for the Irish combinations as they claimed tenth spot.

 

Beirne to Captain Lions Against Waratahs – Irish Contingent Strong for Sydney Showdown

🦁 Beirne to Captain Lions Against Waratahs – Irish Contingent Strong for Sydney Showdown

Tadhg Beirne will lead the British & Irish Lions into their next Tour match this Saturday as Andy Farrell’s men take on the New South Wales Waratahs at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney (KO 11:00 BST).

The Munster and Ireland talisman steps into the captaincy role as Maro Itoje is rested, with Beirne joined in the second row by James Ryan, forming an all-Irish engine room.

The selection represents a major chance for several Irish players to push their claims for inclusion in the Test squad to face Australia — with many eyes on Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan, Finlay Bealham, and Josh van der Flier.

🇮🇪 Big Test for Mack, Fitness Watch for Hugo, Bealham in Test Frame

Mack Hansen gets the nod on the wing and will be eager to show the cutting edge that made him a fan favourite during the 2023 Six Nations. It’s a big opportunity to see if he can transfer his form to the Lions stage.

Hugo Keenan starts at full-back in what will be his Lions debut. The Leinster man is returning from injury and this will be a key outing to assess his match fitness before a potential test role against the Wallabies.

Finlay Bealham continues to press hard. With Tadhg Furlong still finding top gear, another strong performance from Bealham could edge him into the 23 for the First Test. Dan Sheehan and Furlong are also among a powerful Irish bench.

In total, 10 Irish players feature in the matchday squad.

📋 Lions XV to Face New South Wales Waratahs

British & Irish Lions v NSW Waratahs
Saturday 6th July 2025 – Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 11:00am BST | Live on Sky Sports

Starting XV:

  • 15. Hugo Keenan (Leinster Rugby/ Ireland) 🦁 Debut
  • 14. Mack Hansen (Connacht Rugby/ Ireland) #867
  • 13. Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors/ Scotland) #878
  • 12. Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors/ Scotland) #863
  • 11. Blair Kinghorn (Toulouse/ Scotland) 🦁 Debut
  • 10. Fin Smith (Northampton Saints/ England) #862
  • 9. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints/ England) #860
  • 1. Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh Rugby/ Scotland) #868
  • 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks/ England) #851
  • 3. Finlay Bealham (Connacht Rugby/ Ireland) #856
  • 4. Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby/ Ireland) #838 (c)
  • 5. James Ryan (Leinster Rugby/ Ireland) #880
  • 6. Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints/ England) #865
  • 7. Josh van der Flier (Leinster Rugby/ Ireland) #874
  • 8. Ben Earl (Saracens/ England) #857

Replacements:

  • 16. Dan Sheehan (Leinster Rugby/ Ireland) #873
  • 17. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears/ England) #859
  • 18. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster Rugby/ Ireland) #818
  • 19. Joe McCarthy (Leinster Rugby/ Ireland) #871
  • 20. Scott Cummings (Glasgow Warriors/ Scotland) #869
  • 21. Jac Morgan (Ospreys/ Wales) #861
  • 22. Ben White (Toulon/ Scotland)
  • 23. Marcus Smith (Harlequins/ England) #855

🩺 Squad Update: Daly Out, Farrell In

Elliot Daly has been ruled out of the rest of the Tour after fracturing his forearm against the Queensland Reds. Owen Farrell has been called up as his replacement and will join the squad in Sydney on Friday evening.

Farrell, Lion #780, returns for his fourth Tour after making 18 Lions appearances between 2013 and 2021. The 33-year-old is England’s record points scorer.

Andy Farrell: “It is heartbreaking for the group that Elliot’s Tour is over. He is a Lions legend and has added so much to the group both on and off the field.”

Tour Manager Ieuan Evans: “Elliot is a wonderful Lion and a world-class player who will be sorely missed. We all wish him a speedy recovery.”

Simon McCarthy wins $32,000 CSI3* speed class in USA

Simon McCarthy and Narcotique V/H Dingenshof in the $32,000 CSI3* Speed during GLEF 1 in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring. Credit: Megan Giese Media/TCHS.

Ireland’s Simon McCarthy rode to victory on opening day of international competition at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in the USA.

He topped the $32,000 CSI3* Speed aboard Narcotique v/h Dingenshof to kick off the 11th season of GLEF and top show jumping at Flintfields Horse Park.

The mid-summer series features six weeks of FEI competition running until August 10, showcasing an FEI Nations Cup CSIO3*, the FEI North American Youth Championships and the return of Major League Show Jumping CSI5* competition to Traverse City.

Twenty-nine year-old McCarthy set the pace as the first to enter the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring, leaving the rest of the field to chase him over Mauricio Garcia’s  course.

The only competitor to come close to his time of 60.60 seconds was American Charlotte Jacobs riding 10-year-old Irish-bred gelding Thomascourt Ballypatrick.

Jacobs clocked 60.68 seconds to take second. Fellow American Daisy Farish and Etonemoi del Cabalero finished third in 62.37 seconds.

McCarthy, who with Narcotique v/h Dingenshof has notched 14 international victories, more than half being over speed tracks, said:

“She’s very fast at this level, so even going first didn’t affect us too much. I stick to my own plan with her and I’m very grateful for the results she has given me.”

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