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The Northern Irishman only needed a top-11 finish at Jumeirah Golf Estates to reach the summit of the season rankings.

Andy Farrell’s men were seeking a response to being knocked off the top of the world rankings following last week’s deflating defeat to New Zealand.

Ireland’s Katie Taylor defended her status as undisputed world light-welterweight champion with a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Serrano in Texas.