FELIX JONES gave a virtuoso performance than suggested Leinster’s loss may be Munster’s gain as Ireland A produced a shock maiden Churchill Cup victory in some style last night.

Celtic were hit by a Colombian one-two as Juan Pablo Angel and compatriot Juan Toja gave the Major League Soccer All-Stars a 2-0 victory at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado.

Major League Soccer commissioner Dan Garber claims he will not insist David Beckham attends tonight’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game in Denver if it impacts his recovery from an ankle injury.

Gordon Strachan is hoping the American public appreciate David Beckham’s “subtle” talent as the England midfielder prepares for his long-awaited Major League Soccer debut.

Coach Frank Yallop believes David Beckham only has an even chance of making his Los Angeles Galaxy debut against Chelsea on Saturday.