Annual event taking place in Jurby later this month
Andreas Racing Association has announced the Isle of Man team for the 2026 Celtic Match Races.
The annual event sees the Island take on defending champions Scotland, as well as Ireland and Wales at Jurby later this month.
Scotland won the 'Sword of State' at East Fortune last year.
Twenty-nine riders have been selected for nine events in solo and sidecar classes.
Team in full:
Celtic Open Solo
• Rory Parker
• Marcus Simpson
• Reserve: Illiam Quayle
Celtic Classic Superbike
• Michael Evans
• Paul Cassidy
• Reserve: Lex Geval
Celtic Supersport/Next Gen
• Kyle Casement
• Ryan Cringle (Captain)
• Reserve: Alex Galloway
Celtic Supertwins/Sportbike
• Francesco Faraldo
• Aron Redmond
• Reserve: Dale Brew
Celtic Pre-Injection 600
• Lex Geval
• Maxx Jones
• Reserve: Jack Meechan
Celtic CB500
• Tommo Burnett
• Ozzy Madey
• Reserve: Spencer Baker
Celtic Open 500
• Sean Crone
• Paul Cassidy
• Reserve: Paul Metcalfe
Celtic Junior Supersport
• Euan Bainborough
• George Cowie
• Reserve: Toby Melvin
Celtic Open Sidecars
• Ryan & Callum Crowe
• Darren Hope & Lenny Bumfrey
• Craig Melvin & Jake Roberts
• Stu Bainborough & Will Beal
The event takes place from 26 - 27 September.
Badminton: New Manx season in jeopardy with role unfilled
Triathlon: Winners crowned at 2026 Isle of Man Championships
Hockey: Bacchas A win inaugural Tim Leeming Charity Shield
Special Olympics claim big medal haul in Sweden