TEAM France set the tone for the third season of the Longines League of Nations with a sensational win in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The French held their nerve to claim the season-opening title and lay down an early challenge, finishing on just eight faults across two gripping rounds. Germany took second on 12 faults, with Brazil also on 12 and edging into third on time.

Ireland’s new High Performance Show Jumping Manager Jessica Kurten said she was satisfied with her team's performance at Abu Dhabi but felt there was improvement needed after the their sixth-place finish.