THE Irish show jumping team, managed by Clare's Michael Blake, claimed a memorable victory in today’s (Sunday) five-star Longines FEI Nations Cup at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, with an outstanding performance that delivered six Irish clear rounds leaving them on a zero score at the finish.

Ireland were pushed all the way by the home team from the United Arab Emirates who finished as runners-up on four faults, while Britain finished third of the seven teams that competed on 17 faults. The result crowned a remarkable weekend for the Irish who also saw Shane Breen win Friday’s five-star Longines Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, while his younger brother Trevor Breen also won Saturday’s two-star Grand Prix at the same venue.