Israel Folau is enjoying the Irish weather. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

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• There was concerning news for Ulster and Ireland flanker Chris Henry as it emerged he had a blocked blood vessel in his brain.
• Reports from France suggest that Paul O’Connell could well be joining Pau. Allegedly.
• Martin O’Neill deflected questions about Roy Keane saying he ‘hasn’t read’ any of his assistant’s comments.
• All he had to do was check TheScore.ie for the fallout from Keane’s latest press conference.
• Leinster added Jamie Hagen to their front row after another long term injury to a prop.

Away

Rob Gronkowski gets the better of Vontae Davis. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

• Federal drug agents launched a surprise inspection of NFL teams after last night’s games.
• The Australians are only too happy to have the controversial Kurtley Beale back in their squad ahead of this weekend’s game.
• Angel Di Maria said PSG’s financial problems stopped him moving to Paris instead of Manchester.
• Denis Siver has promised to “punish” Conor McGregor when they meet in Boston.

The best thing we shared today

Woof! You don’t see goals like this too often in seven-a-side.

On the record

“I would’ve sponsored Lamas too, only he fought like a pussy against Jose. McGregor Incorporate does not reward pussies who run for 5 rounds.”

Conor McGregor being, well, Conor McGregor.

Where we were today

There was hardly anyone left in the office as Sean Farrell was at both the Ireland and Australia rugby camps while Paul Fennessy caught up with Martin O’Neill and Ben Blake welcomed the US Men’s National Team to Dublin.

Jurgen Klinsmann speaking in Dublin this evening. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

 The fixture list

• There are a host of international friendlies including Ireland v USA, Scotland v England and Spain v Germany.

Showbiz, baby!

Austin Stacks fans are our favourite.

It’s Damien Duff I blame.

Chris Henry to receive specialist care after blockage of blood vessel in his brain

Martin O’Neill ‘hasn’t read’ controversial Roy Keane comments