The 2025 World Rowing Cup II takes place in Lucerne, Switzerland, from June 27 to 29. As part of the prestigious World Rowing Cup series, this regatta is the second and final event of the 2025 season. Only two regattas are being held this year instead of the usual three. Overall World Rowing Cup winners will be determined by points accumulated across both events.
This regatta also marks the return of two Paris 2024 Olympians, Paul O’Donovan and Imogen Magner. Siobhán McCrohan, who secured a bronze medal at the 2024 World Rowing Championships, returns to compete in the Lightweight Women’s Single Sculls.
Rowing Ireland will be represented by 19 athletes competing across 7 boat classes. Among them is Sadhbh Ní Laoghaire, who will make her Senior International debut in the PR3 Mixed Double Sculls.
W1x | Fiona Murtagh
Fiona Murtagh returns to the Women’s Single Sculls following her silver medal at the 2025 European Rowing Championships earlier this month. The event in Lucerne is highly competitive, with 27 entries. Racing will progress from heats to C and D finals, and A/B semi-finals. One of the top contenders is Great Britain’s Lauren Henry, who won gold at both the European Championships and World Rowing Cup I. Germany’s Juliane Faralisch, the silver medalist from the World Rowing Cup I, will also be racing in this event.
Heat 1: Friday, 27th June – 7:30am IST (Lane 3)
W1x | Alison Bergin
Alison Bergin moves into the Women’s Single Sculls following her appearance in the Women’s Quad at the European Championships. She has a strong track record in the W1x at U23 level, having won silver and bronze at the World U23 Championships. The event in Lucerne features 27 entries, with racing progressing from heats to C and D finals, and A/B semi-finals. Top competition includes Great Britain’s Lauren Henry, gold medalist at both the European Championships and World Rowing Cup I, and Germany’s Juliane Faralisch, who took silver at World Rowing Cup I and returns for this event.
Heat 1: Friday, 27th June – 7:30am IST (Lane 2)
LW1x | Siobhán McCrohan
Siobhán McCrohan returns to the Lightweight Women’s Single Sculls following her bronze medal at the 2024 World Championships. She also claimed gold at this regatta last year. Mexico’s Kenia Lechuga Alanis, winner of the World Rowing Cup I two weeks ago, will be among the top contenders once again. There are 14 entries in this event, with heats progressing to A/B semifinals. The 12 fastest crews from the heats will qualify for Friday’s A/B semifinals, which begin at 2:19 PM IST.
Heat 1: Friday, 27th June – 8:22am IST (Lane 4)
W2x | Mags Cremen & Zoe Hyde
Mags Cremen and Zoe Hyde return to the Women’s Double Sculls after finishing fourth at the 2025 European Rowing Championships. The Chinese crew will be the ones to watch, having won gold at the World Rowing Cup I. There are 16 entries in this event, with heats progressing to a C Final and A/B Semifinals.
Heat 2: Friday, 27th June – 9:34am IST (Lane 1)
M2x | Fintan McCarthy & Konan Pazzaia
Fintan McCarthy and Konan Pazzaia return to the Men’s Double Sculls after winning bronze at the 2025 European Rowing Championships. The Swiss crew, winners of the World Rowing Cup I, will return for this regatta, along with the Romanian crew who finished ahead of the Irish duo to take silver at the Europeans. There are 24 entries in this event, with heats progressing to C and D finals, as well as A/B semifinals.
Heat 1: Friday, 27th June – 9:44am IST (Lane 2)
M2x | Paul O’Donovan & Daire Lynch
A new combination of Paul O’Donovan and Daire Lynch will make up the second Irish Men’s Double Scull at this regatta. Paul returns to international competition after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and will race in the heavyweight category for only the second time, following his appearance at the 2024 European Championships. The field includes the Swiss crew, winners of the World Rowing Cup I, and the Romanian crew who edged out Ireland for silver at the European Championships. There are 24 entries in this event, with heats progressing to C and D finals, as well as A/B semifinals.
Heat 4: Friday, 27th June – 9:59am IST (Lane 3)
W4- | Imogen Magner, Aisling Hayes, Natalie Long, & Claire Feerick
Ireland returns to the Women’s Four after racing the Women’s Quad at the European Championships. Imogen Magner joins the crew for her 2025 debut, following her appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The USA will also return in this event after winning gold at the World Rowing Cup I. There are 13 entries in the category, with heats progressing to A & B finals.
Heat 1: Friday, 27th June – 10:06am IST (Lane 2)
M4x | Brian Colsh, Ronan Byrne, Adam Murphy, & Andrew Sheehan
The Men’s Quad returns to competition following the European Championships, with Brian Colsh joining the crew for this regatta. Poland, silver medalists at the World Rowing Cup I, are back in the field, along with the 2025 European Champions, Great Britain. There are 12 entries in this event, with heats progressing to A and B finals.
Heat 2: Friday, 27th June – 10:48am IST (Lane 3)
PR3 Mix2x | Tiarnán O’Donnell & Sadhbh Ní Laoighre
Sadhbh Ní Laoghaire will make her senior international debut alongside Tiarnán O’Donnell in the PR3 Mixed Double Sculls. Tiarnán competes following his impressive gold medal performance in the PR2 Men’s Single Sculls at the World Rowing Cup I. The duo will race in the PR3 category in Lucerne, as the PR2 event is not being held due to a lack of entries. Their participation will provide valuable racing experience and support their classification ahead of the World Championships. There are four entries in this event, with a preliminary heat determining lanes for the A Final on Saturday.
Preliminary Race: Friday, 27th June – 1:50pm IST (Lane 1)
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As racing gets underway in Lucerne, we extend our very best wishes to all our High-Performance athletes. Your commitment, determination, and passion continue to inspire everyone across the rowing community. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the High-Performance coaching and support staff, whose tireless work behind the scenes ensures our athletes are prepared, supported, and ready to perform at the highest level. Finally, a sincere thank you to all our partners and sponsors whose ongoing commitment makes our High-Performance Programme possible.
