Glasgow Warriors have announced the signing of South African second rower JP du Preez ahead of the 2022/23 season.

South Africa and Munster second row RG Snyman will spend time on the sidelines after he had ruptured his cruciate ligament.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that Robbie Fergusson will return to the club on a full-time basis in January 2022.

Leinster have announced the appointment of former Ireland international Denis Leamy as the Contact Skills Coach.

Connacht have announced the signing of Samoa international Tietie Tuimauga with immediate effect.

Scarlets have announced the signing of Ospreys second row Lloyd Ashley on a short-term loan contract.

Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham has expressed his desire to remain with the club beyond the 2021/22 season.

Scarlets have confirmed that Wales and British and Irish Lions international Jonathan Davies will be leading the club in the 2021/22 season.

Cardiff Blues have announced that Josh Turnbull has been appointed the captain of the club ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Ulster have confirmed the signing of World Cup winning South Africa international Duane Vermeulen ahead of the new season.

Glasgow Warriors have announced that loosehead prop Brad Thyer will join the club on loan ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Dragons have secured the signing of Leicester Tigers wing Jordan Olowofela on a season long deal.

Edinburgh have strengthened their front-row options ahead of the 2021/22 season after signing Brumbies loosehead Harry Lloyd on a short-term contract.

Bulls are set to sign 2007 World Cup winning South Africa international Bismarck du Plessis according to report.

The fixtures for the 2021/22 season of the United Rugby Championship has been revealed with the opening round kicking off on 24th September.

Dragons have confirmed that scrum-half Lewis Jones will join the club on a short-term loan deal from Cardiff Blues.

Edinburgh have confirmed that assistant coach Duncan Hodge will leave the club with immediate effect.

Dragons have confirmed that hooker Taylor Davies has rejoined the club on loan for the 2021/22 season.

Glasgow Warriors tight-head prop Ewan McQuillin has signed a new deal with the Scottish regional club ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Ospreys skipper Justin Tipuric will miss the start of the 2021/22 season due to a shoulder injury.