Jager's  final game for Munster was against Ulster at Thomond Park in April.

There is an oddity for Scotland now, who are likely to play their fixture against Brazil uncertain as to what result is required, needing to wait for the other groups to finish before knowing their destiny.

Morocco showed why they are ranked sixth in the world but Scotland grew into the contest

Between them, World Cup co-hosts USA, Mexico and Canada have won five and drawn one so far, the goal difference skewing 16-2. Bigger tests await all.

Lowry saw his week end early on Friday at Shinnecock, where he shot a second-round 73 to miss the 36-hole cut, finishing 13 shots behind leader Wyndham Clark.

What strikes us most is that the biggest thing about this World Cup may be how different the host nations make you feel. At least the two we’ve been to so far.

Ben McAleer gives us the lowdown on this weekend's offering. 

As head pro at Shinnecock Hills, Seán Quinlivan's main duties are the day-to-day operation of a seasonal course, which sometimes includes running events and playing with the members.

Despite his strong season, Joe Schmidt axed Lukhan Salakaia-Loto from his Wallabies squad on Friday.

Of the 16 teams that entered the Sam Maguire after the provincial championship, seven have already used two goalkeepers

Millionaire New York business man Maurice Regan was a friendly face for Kerry GAA when they started going trans Atlantic to get them out of a financial hole with their proposed Centre of Excellence

Scotland’s fans have made it their mission to win the group stage.

Killian Sampson was called up to the Faithful fold in 2020 - and he's experienced tough days with the Faithful.

The public imagines diplomacy as a contest of speeches, threats, and grand strategy, but the reality is far more mundane through small gestures that get people to trust each other long before governments do, writes Colin Sheridan

Here is a snapshot of fixtures to look forward to following their release on Friday morning.

Australia play Ireland in two weeks and will be without some star names

The getting-to-know-you phase is over, and we're into the second round of group games. 

The Swiss look likely to progress after an impressive second-half performance. 

Jorge Messi, 68, ‘recovering and progressing favourably’.

Boths sides will live to fight another day after a forgettable draw.