Pro 12

Flanker James Davies has signed a new regional contract with the Scarlets.

Ospreys and Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has committed his future to both his region and to Wales by re-signing a national dual contract.

Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons has extended his contract with the club until the end of the 2016-17 season.

Glasgow flanker Tyrone Holmes faces four months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a foot injury.

Edinburgh and Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist has suffered another injury setback. with the 25-year-old undergoing further surgery on the groin injury which ended his World Cup prematurely.

After just two rounds of European rugby this season, including some teams having only played a solitary game, the prognosis is already dire for the Guinness PRO12 sides.

Munster back-rower CJ Stander has penned a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the province until at least June 2018.

Wales captain Sam Warburton will be out for at least four weeks with an ankle injury.

Wales wing Eli Walker has signed a one-year contract extension with the Ospreys.

Rory Best has signalled his intent to see out his career at home province Ulster by signing a new dual Ireland contract that runs until 2018.

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend has paid tribute to centurions Chris Fusaro and Ryan Grant ahead of their milestone outing for the Warriors.

Glasgow have signed Georgian international Shalva Mamukashvili to provide cover for several injured hookers.

A few years ago Ian McKinley was playing junior rugby for Ireland, tipped to be a rival to Jonny Sexton’s fly-half throne by some and was on the verge of having a successful career.

Munster and Ireland full-back Felix Jones has been forced to retire aged just 28 after a neck injury.

Newport Gwent Dragons have been refused permission to proceed with a possible transfer of their Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau to Aviva Premiership club Bath.

Edinburgh Rugby have announced the signing of Scotland international flanker John Hardie who will join the club with immediate effect.

Former Ireland flanker Kevin McLaughlin is the latest in a worrying trend of rugby stars forced to prematurely retire from the game due to concussion-related issues.

Replacement CJ Stander was the hero as Munster stole a 20-18 Guinness PRO12 victory in the final minute to leave Ospreys winless from their opening two matches.

Murrayfield will host this season's Guinness pro12 final.

Leo Cullen has been appointed as Leinster's new head coach.