Pro 14

Hurricanes lock Sam Lousi will make his debut in the Pro14 next season after he was signed by Welsh regional side Scarlets.

Ulster have confirmed the signing of Ireland international Jack McGrath from Pro14 rivals Leinster from the 2019/20 season.

Scotland international George Turner will miss the remainder of the season for Glasgow Warriors after failing to make sufficient recovery from successive concussions.

Cardiff Blues has confirmed that flanker James Botham has been handed his maiden professional contract.

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams has become the latest player to pen a new deal with Cardiff Blues as confirmed by the Pro14 club.

Munster Rugby has confirmed that Ireland fly-half Joey Carberry has signed a new deal that will keep him with the province at least until 2022.

Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Wales international Kristian Dacey has signed a new contract with the Pro14 club.

Edinburgh have confirmed that Scotland international Hamish Watson has penned a new deal that will keep him with the Pro14 club at least 2021.

Leinster will miss the services of Ireland international Josh van der Flier for the remainder of the season following a groin injury.

Cardiff Blues have strengthened their Wales contingent further after they managed to secure the services of Hallam Amos for the 2019/20 season.

The Welsh Rugby Union's 'Project Reset' plans of a merger between Ospreys and Scarlets will not take place ahead of the 2019/20 season as confirmed by the Professional Rugby Board.

Magnus Bradbury can become an “enforcer” in the number six jersey over the long-term for Scotland, according to Edinburgh Rugby head coach Richard Cockerill.

Scarlets have confirmed that Wales internationals Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans have signed new deals with the Pro14 club.

Edinburgh have confirmed that Scotland international Jamie Bhatti will join the Pro14 club from rivals Glasgow Warriors at the end of the ongoing season.

The members of the Professional Rugby Board will converge on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a merger between Pro14 clubs Scarlets and Ospreys.

Wales international Josh Navidi has committed his immediate future with Cardiff Blues after signing a new deal with the Pro14 club.

Edinburgh have confirmed Fiji international Viliame Mata has penned a new deal that will keep him with the Pro14 club at least until the end of the 2020/21 season.

He has helped propel the careers of Vereniki Goneva, members of the Tuilagi clan and Viliame Mata to new heights - and now Richard Cockerill has his eyes on the next generation of Pacific island stars.

Charlie Shiel and Ross McCann grew up in the same street in Edinburgh - and fast forward a number of years and their exciting rugby journeys have continued in South Africa and New Zealand this week.

In his first Taking Rugby Union column, Italy’s Sebastian Negri says it has been a surreal year for him as he prepares for his second Six Nations campaign with the Azzurri.