Pro 12

The 2016/17 season has, thus far, been one of real optimism for Leinster fans.

Edinburgh interim coach Duncan Hodge wants his team to make amends for the defeat against Connacht in their upcoming Pro 12 clash against Treviso.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend revealed that the players are determined to end the season on a high despite their chances of making to the Pro 12 play-off has gone in air.

Scotland international Grant Gilchrist has signed a new contract with Edinburgh which will keep him with the Pro 12 side until 2019.

Glasgow Warriors have secured the services of Bath fly-half Adam Hastings after signing a two year deal with the Pro 12 side.

Edinburgh head coach Duncan Hodge wants his team to regroup and end the ongoing season of Pro 12 on a high following their exit in the European Challenge Cup tournament.

Scotland international Mark Bennett has been sidelined for up to a year after undergoing a surgery on his knee.

Scotland international WP Nel has penned a new deal with Edinburgh which will keep him with the Pro 12 club until 2020.

Ospreys have confirmed former Ireland international Allen Clarke as their new forwards coach from 2017/18 season.

World Rugby on Thursday revealed the global calendar for the period post 2019 World Cup, which has seen increased fixtures between tier one and tier two teams.

Newport Gwent Dragons have acquired the services of former Wales fly-half Gavin Henson ahead of the next season.

South Africa international Zane Kirchner is set to join Newport Gwent Dragons for the 2017/18 season.

Leinster have announced the signing of wing James Lowe ahead of the next season.

Interim head coach of Edinburgh, Duncan Hodge has urged his team to take the positives from their heartbreaking 17-18 defeat to Cardiff Blues last weekend.

Former Wales international Stephen Jones has extended his stay with Scarlets as an assistant coach after penning a new contract with the Pro 12 club.

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Ireland international Joey Carberry has penned his first senior contract with Pro 12 club Leinster.

Hurricanes flanker Callum Gibbins has penned a three-year contract with Glasgow Warriors starting next season.

Former Leicester Tigers rugby director Richard Cockerill is set to take in charge of Pro 12 side Edinburgh this summer.

Dave Kilcoyne scored the decisive try and fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal followed it with a conversion as Munster sealed a thrilling 23-25 win over Ospreys in their Pro 12 encounter in Swansea on Saturday.