Pro 14

Scarlets have confirmed that Scotland international Blade Thomson has signed a new deal with the Pro14 club.

Munster lock and World Cup winning South Africa international RG Snyman has been dealt another blow on his recovery from a long-term knee injury as he is set to go under the knife again.

Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of Henry Immelman from French club Montpellier ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Ospreys have announced that lock Lloyd Ashley has signed a new two-year contract with the Pro14 club.

Ospreys have confirmed that back-rower Sam Cross has signed a new two-year deal with the Pro14 club.

Munster have confirmed the signing of scrumhalf Rowan Osborne ahead of the 2021/22 season from rivals Leinster.

South Africa Rugby and PRO14 have announced the revised schedule for Rainbow Cup SA with the tournament kicking off from 1st May.

Leinster prop Michael Bent has confirmed that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

Connacht have confirmed that winger Mack Hansen will join the Pro14 club from Brumbies ahead of the 2021/22 season.

The Rainbow Cup will now be split into dual tournaments after South Africa teams were denied travel permissions to play their games in Ireland and the United Kingdom due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.

Matthew Currie, the young Edinburgh centre, could well feature for Richard Cockerill's side as the Pro14 Rainbow Cup begins this weekend.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that former Scotland international Alasdair Dickinson will join the Pro14 club as scrum coach ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Scarlets have confirmed former Wales and British and Irish Lions scrum-half Dwayne Peel as the new head coach of the Pro14 club ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Ospreys have confirmed the signing of hooker Todd Gleave on loan from Gallagher Premiership club Gloucester Rugby.

Edinburgh lock Fraser McKenzie has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Leinster forward Scott Fardy has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

Ireland internationals Sean Cronin and Luke McGrath become the latest players to sign contract extensions with Leinster.

The Dragons kick off their Rainbow Cup campaign against the Scarlets a week on Sunday with boss Dean Ryan pledging to experiment.

The inaugural edition of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup will see three law variations to be trialed.

Leinster have confirmed that Jack Conan, Hugo Keenan and Scott Penny have signed new contracts with the Pro14 club.