IHRB will reciprocate whip bans to Irish jockeys under controversial new British rules

SANCTIONED: Lorcan Williams is one of three jockeys who will miss out on the Cheltenham Festival entirely, having picked up an 18-day ban. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA 

Any suspensions earned by Irish-based jockeys under the controversial new British whip rules will be reciprocated in Ireland, the (Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board) IHRB has said.

The first suspensions under the new rules were handed out on Wednesday, with 20 jockeys falling foul of the regulations.