Pro 14

An improved second half performance allowed Ulster to come from behind to beat Benetton Treviso 35-24 in their opening round of Pro14 at Kingspan Stadium

Cardiff Blues successfully overcame a red-card to Josh Turnbull as they went on to beat Zebre 6-16 in the Pro14 opener at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Friday.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen welcomed the inclusion of South African teams in the Pro14 competition.

New Zealand Rugby has said that they are looking for 'more domestically related competitions' next year following South Africa Rugby's decision to exit Super Rugby.

Edinburgh will miss the services of Fiji back-row Bill Mata for the next eight weeks after suffering an ankle injury.

South Africa Rugby have preferred joining Top 14 tournament in Europe over Super Rugby following a voting process by the provincial unions.

Scarlets have confirmed the signing of winger Aled Brew on short-term deal.

Ulster have been handed a suspended fine and docked one point from their tally in the 2019/20 season for fielding Ian Madigan without clearance from the union.

Munster's preparation for the 2020/21 season have been dealt a blow after an Academy player has tested positive for Covid-19.

Pro14 organisers have confirmed that they are in talks about expanding the tournament with the inclusion of more South African teams.

After Osprey’s Pro14 season came to an end, Wales lock Adam Beard spoke to TRU about a fresh start at the Liberty Stadium and his Wales ambitions.

Leinster went on to clinch the Pro14 title for the seventh time as they went on to beat Ulster 27-5 in the final at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ahead of the Pro14 Grand Final tomorrow, TRU hear from Ulster’s Dan McFarland and Ian Madigan prior to their title challenge.

Leinster maintained their perfect run in the ongoing 2019/20 season of Pro14 as they defeated their Irish rivals Munster 13-3 at Aviva Stadium on Friday to book a berth in the final.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed the matchday squad for the Pro14 semi-final against Munster to be played in Dublin on Friday.

Dragons have confirmed the signing of Welsh-qualified prop Greg Bateman with immediate effect.

The Irish derby games of the Pro14 have been given a go-ahead after Connacht and Munster players have reported zero positive result in the latest round of Covid-19 tests.

Wales and Ospreys winger George North has been handed a four-game ban following his red-card incident during the recently concluded Prop14 encounter against Dragons.

South African club Southern Kings have confirmed that they will not participate in any domestic competition this year following the financial crisis created by the pandemic coronavirus.

Those who watched Edinburgh Rugby defeat Glasgow Warriors at BT Murrayfield on Saturday will have noted that their back-row is very strong and young Ben Muncaster hoping to feature in Richard Cockerill's plans soon.