Pro 12

Edinburgh capitalised on the late change of venue for the second leg of the 1872 Cup to beat Glasgow Warriors 14-11 and retain their hold on the Scottish title.

Munster halted their five-game losing run and completed the double over Ulster this season by beating their interprovincial rivals 9-7 on Saturday to stay in touch with the leading sides in the Guinness PRO12.

Ospreys saw off a second-half comeback from Newport Gwent Dragons to clinch a hard-fought 12-7 Guinness PRO12 win and make it two Welsh derby victories out of two in the space of six days.

Welsh international lock Jake Ball is set for a lay-off that threatens his involvement in the RBS 6 Nations after suffering a knee injury.

Wales and Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb has signed a national dual contract with the club and the Welsh Rugby Union.

Ian Madigan will leave Leinster next summer to join French Top 14 club Bordeaux Begles.

Munster fell to their fifth straight defeat in all competitions as Zane Kirchner's last-minute intercept try sealed a 24-7 win for Leinster at Thomond Park.

Full-back Rhys Patchell landed a dramatic last-gasp penalty to secure a derby day victory for Cardiff Blues over Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Edinburgh sent Glasgow packing empty-handed from the capital for the second season running as the Gunners took a step towards reclaiming the 1872 Cup with a 23-11 first-leg win.

Nick Williams' 76th-minute try proved to be the deciding score as Ulster ended Connacht's unbeaten home record this season, winning a closely-fought Guinness PRO12 derby 10-3 at the Sportsground.

The Ospreys claimed their 12th win in 15 games over the Scarlets, winning an entertaining Guinness PRO12 derby 27-26 in Llanelli – re-vitalising their play-off hopes.

Leinster and Ireland prop Cian Healy's two-week suspension has been lifted after he appealed against a citing for foul play.

Cardiff Blues have signed Ulster number eight Nick Williams for the 2016/17 season.

Scarlets scrum-half Gareth Davies has committed his future to the Welsh region until 2018.

Cardiff Blues have announced the signing of former Northampton prop Salesi Ma'afu.

Scarlets have signed fly-half Rhys Patchell from Cardiff Blues for next season.

Cardiff Blues back-rower Ellis Jenkins has signed a new long-term deal with the Welsh region.

It’s been a grim couple of months for Irish rugby.

Wales centre Scott Williams has agreed a new contract with the Scarlets.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend has ended speculation about his future after penning a two-year contract extension with the Scotstoun side.