Pro 12

Connacht came from behind to secure a bonus-point 26-21 victory away to Newport Gwent Dragons on Thursday night, a result that sees them move four points clear at the top of the Guiness Pro12.

A late Paddy Jackson penalty was to prove crucial as Ulster secured a late 17-15 win over Newport Gwent Dragons to send the Irish side top of the Guinness PRO12 table.

Tom James says that he needed to become "the forgotten man of Welsh rugby" during a rebuilding spell in his rugby career.

Glasgow have signed New Zealand-born tighthead prop Jarrod Firth.

Edinburgh captain Mike Coman will join London Irish next season on a three-year-deal.

Cardiff Blues continued their improved form to record a win over third-placed Edinburgh at the Arms Park.

Stuart Olding scored a try on his return to action for Ulster as they secured a bonus-point 32-13 Guinness Pro12 victory over Benetton Treviso at the Stadio Monigo.

Connacht boosted their Guinness PRO12 play-off hopes with a 30-17 bonus-point win over the table-topping Scarlets at the Sportsground.

Mark Chisholm scored his first try for Munster to help the Irish province to a 16-12 Guinness Pro12 victory over Zebre in Parma.

Leinster missed a golden opportunity to go top of the Guinness Pro12 after they were beaten 23-13 at strugglers Newport Gwent Dragons.

Edinburgh have been handed a significant boost ahead of their Guinness Pro12 clash with Cardiff Saturday's after Cornell Du Preez and Neil Cochrane both agreed to extend their time in the Scottish capital.

Wales captain Sam Warburton will make his comeback from injury on Friday.

Glasgow flanker Ryan Wilson has escaped suspension after the charge that he grabbed the testicles of Northampton scrum-half Lee Dickson were dismissed.

Alun-Wyn Jones has pledged his rugby future to the Ospreys and Wales by re-signing his national dual contract.

Stuart McInally will captain Edinburgh against Agen on Friday having committed himself to the Gunners until the 2018-19 season.

Edinburgh scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne has signed a contract extension to keep him in Scotland's capital for the next two seasons.

Former England assistant coach Andy Farrell is to take on an advisory role at Munster with immediate effect

A late penalty from Steven Shingler clinched a hard-fought 21-19 victory over Connacht at Parc y Scarlets to send the hosts back to the top of the Guinness Pro12.

Cornell Du Preez will make his 50th appearance for Edinburgh as they look to build on back-to-back wins over Glasgow.

Cardiff Blues have announced the signing of Wales international back Matthew Morgan.