Pro 14

The postponed round nine Pro14 game between Connacht and Ospreys has now been rescheduled to 24th January with the Sportsground in Galway hosting the encounter.

Wales fullback Liam Williams will miss Six Nations opening game against Ireland following a three-week ban that was handed to him after his red-card incident while playing for Scarlets.

Edinburgh have confirmed that Scotland international Jamie Ritchie has penned the longest contract in the history of the club.

Duhan van der Merwe's departure would have been disappointing for Edinburgh and with potential suitors also interested in Hamish Watson, the Pro14 club couldn't afford to let another Scotland international leave BT Murrayfield.

Scotland international Duncan Weir will make a return to Glasgow Warriors ahead of the 2021/22 season after signing a long-term deal with the Pro14 club.

Ospreys have confirmed the signing of Wales international Tomas Francis from Gallagher Premiership club Exeter Chiefs ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Edinburgh have announced the signing of Harlequins pair James Lang and Glen Young ahead of the 2020/21 season.

The round 11 of Pro14 saw Leinster and Munster emerge victorious over Connacht and Ulster respectively while Ospreys and Cardiff Blues also recorded wins over Dragons and Scarlets respectively in their derby games.

Cardiff Williams managed to overcome a stern resistance from 14-man Scarlets as they went on to seal a 29-20 win at Cardiff City Stadium.

Munster managed to hold off Irish rivals Connacht in a closely fought Pro14 encounter as they registered a 16-10 win at The Sportsground on Saturday.

The Pro14 clash between Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors to be played at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday has been postponed for the second time due to frozen pitch.

Ulster have confirmed that head coach Dan McFarland has signed a two-year contract extension with the Pro14 club.

Scotland international Hamish Watson has signed a new long-term contract with Edinburgh.

Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill has left his role with the Pro14 club with immediate effect.

Wales and Ospreys centre Scott Williams is set to be sidelined for an extended period following his latest injury setback.

Edinburgh managed to hold off a late fightback from Glasgow as they edged their Scottish rival 10-7 during the 1872 Cup encounter at Murrayfield Stadium.

Ospreys made most of the indiscipline from Cardiff Blues as they registered a 17-3 win in the 10th round of Pro14 at Cardiff City Stadium.

Sione Kalamafoni and Sam Costelow scored tries as Scarlets defeated Dragons 20-3 in the 10th round of Pro14 at Parc y Scarlets.

According to reports, the best and worst paid positions in European rugby for 2020/21 season have been revealed.

There is plenty of fresh-faced talent on the books of Wales' four professional rugby teams and as we move towards the end of 2020, we have handpicked 10 rugby talents who are the Welsh youngsters to look out for in the new year.