The United States and Fiji have started talks aimed at strengthening military ties between Washington and the Pacific island nation, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday, concluding a trip to the Indo Pacific.

Ireland continue their Autumn Nations Series this afternoon as they take on Fiji in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s side have yet to hit top form in the current campaign, largely flat in an opening defeat to New Zealand before doing just about enough to beat Argentina 22-19 last week.

Live November international coverage in New Zealand — including this Ireland vs Fiji — comes courtesy of Sky Sport, which is available as part of a range of pay TV packages. This one's on Sky Sport 1 and subscribers can also watch the rugby on mobiles using the Sky Go service.

A dominant Ireland thrashed a disjointed and undisciplined Fiji 52-17 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, running in eight tries, three of them assisted and one scored by debutant hooker Gus McCarthy. The Six Nations champions made a stuttering start to their November series,