'It’s looking good from now on' - Doyle and Lynch book place in men's double sculls final

There was no joy for Zoe Hyde and Alison Bergin in the women’s double sculls semi-final.

FINAL SPOT BOOKED: Daire Lynch, left, and Philip Doyle react after winning their men’s double sculls semi-final at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch turned in a statement performance in their semi-finals of the men’s double sculls at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Paris this morning, powering to victory and marking themselves out as huge medal contenders.

The Irish made a controlled start to the race, passing 500m in a close third, with Germany leading the way out front.