Pro 14

The round eight of Pro14 tournament saw Leinster, Benetton Rugby, Munster, Dragons, Glasgow Warriors and Cardiff Blues win their derby games. Here is a round up of all the weekend's action.

Wales fullback Liam Williams is set to make a return to Scarlets from Premiership club Saracens at the end of the ongoing season.

Scotland captain and Edinburgh Rugby hooker Stuart McInally admits that after World Cup heartache he “never wanting to think about rugby ever again”, but now he is “buzzing” ahead of the derby with Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

Former Scotland international Tommy Seymour has extended his stay with Glasgow Warriors after signing a one-year contract extension with the Pro14 club.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that assistant coach Jason O’Halloran will make an exit from the Pro14 club at the end of the ongoing season.

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Glasgow Warriors have secured the services of Kyle Steyn for next two seasons after the Scotland 7s star signed a new contract with the Pro14 club.

Ireland international Bundee Aki has penned a new three-year contract with Connacht Rugby that will extend his stay with the Pro14 club until the end of 2022/23 season.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed Scotland assistant coach Danny Wilson will be appointed as the head coach of the club when Dave Rennie departs to take in charge of Australia next summer.

Ulster fly-half Billy Burns has extended his stay with the Pro14 club after signing a new two-year deal.

Connacht have confirmed that Ireland international Kieran Marmion as penned a new three-year deal with the Pro14 club.

In his latest TRU column, Benetton and Italy’s Seb Negri reflects on the Rugby World Cup as well as his experience in Japan plus, he discusses the Pro14 and the upcoming European Champions Cup.

Connacht have confirmed that skipper Jarrad Butler has penned a new deal that will keep him with the Irish province until the end of the 2021/22 season.

Richard Cockerill says England can overpower the All Blacks on Saturday.

Former Scotland ‘A’ back-row Roddy Grant is only 32, but he is now into his fifth season of coaching and is a highly regarded up-and-coming coach within the Guinness PRO14 and beyond.

Glasgow Warriors have announced the signing of Highlanders prop Aki Seiuli on a two-year deal ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Scarlets have announced that Wales international Ken Owens will captain the regional side for the 2019/20 season.

Munster Rugby have confirmed the signing of Australia forward Jed Holloway on a short-term deal as a World Cup cover.

Edinburgh have announced the signing of Blues flanker Ruan Steenkamp on a short-term deal ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that prop Oli Kebble has penned a new two-year deal with the Pro14 club.