Great starts for boxer Donnelly, swimmer Ryan and the eventing team in Rio

The Team Ireland eventers have made a dream start to the Olympic Games, giving themselves an outstanding chance of making history by bagging at least one medal, writes Daragh Ó Conchúir.

After finishing fifth in London, Horse Sport Ireland appointed Nick Turner as high performance manager. The Englishman was tasked with getting a squad to Rio and the target was to medal.