Following his departure from Glasgow Warriors, DTH van der Merwe told the Looseheadz x TRU podcast not getting the opportunity to say goodbye to the fans was tough to take.

Ali Stokes sat down with former Scotland international Alasdair Strokosch in the small town of Collioure in the South West of France to discuss the latest chapter in his career.

The expansion of the now-Guinness Pro14 by two teams is the latest step on the Celtic teams' quest for a return to European glory.

2 new teams, 2 new conferences, 152 games, welcome Cheetahs Rugby and Southern Kings for what should be the most exciting season yet.

Zebre have confirmed former Ireland boss Michael Bradley as the head coach of the Pro 12 club.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed the signing of Tonga international Siosiua Halanukonuka for the next two seasons.

Glasgow Warriors have signed hooker George Turner on loan from Edinburgh for the upcoming season.

Former Wales international Thomas Rhys Thomas has been included in the coaching panel of Pro 12 club Dragons as he nears his time as a player.

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Pro 12 is all set to become a 14-team competition from the 2017/18 season onwards after South Africa based clubs Cheetahs and Southern Kings are set to join the league.

Incoming Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman revealed that he is yet to decide on the captaincy choice for the upcoming season of Pro 12.

The confirmation on the addition of South African teams Southern Kings and Cheetahs to the Pro 12 league is set to be confirmed on 18th July when the board members meet in Dublin.

Incoming head coach Richard Cockerill said he is keen to improve all the aspect of the club in order to achieve success in the upcoming seasons.

Connacht have confirmed the signing of Jarrad Butler ahead of the upcoming season of Pro 12.

Edinburgh have confirmed that Myreside will be the preferred home ground of the Pro 12 club for the next three seasons.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed the signing of fly-half Brandon Thomson ahead of the 2017/18 season.

Scotland duo Stuart Hogg and Jonny Gray will remain on the sidelines for up to six months after undergoing surgery.

Edinburgh have confirmed that prop Allan Dell and lock Anton Bresler have signed new contracts with the Pro 12 club.

Newport Gwent Dragons has been officially renamed to Dragons following Welsh Rugby Union's (WRU) takeover of the Pro 12 side.

Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has been appointed head coach of the Dragons.