Crumley the Irish hero in Copenhagen

SHOW JUMPER Ryan Crumley proved the jump-off hero that ensured Ireland victory in the Danish Nations Cup yesterday.

After Belgium and Ireland tied on 12 faults, Crumley, riding Baltimore, was nominated by chef d’equipe Robert Splaine to be the Irish knight in a showdown with Niels Bruynseels.

The 23-year-old Derry rider proved more than a match after the Belgian had completed his round.