The Pro14 organisers have confirmed that the 2020/21 season will conclude in March next year with the Rainbow Cup involving 16 teams to kick-off in April.
Paul Boyle celebrated his first game as captain with a hat-trick as Connacht trounced Benetton 31-14 in their rescheduled Pro14 game at the Sportsground.
Huw Jones scored a try while Pete Horne kicked three penalties as Glasgow Warriors defeated Cardiff Blues 19-10 in the 8th round of Pro14 at Rodney Parade.
Dragons managed to hold off Benetton Treviso win as they made a comeback into the Pro14 tournament with a 19-26 win in the 8th round at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
Ulster lock Kieran Treadwell has been handed a three-week ban following his yellow-card incident in the seventh round clash in the Pro14 against Scarlets.
The seventh round of Pro14 saw Irish sides Leinster, Munster and Ulster maintain their winning streak with victories over Cardiff Blues, Glasgow Warriors and Scarlets respectively.
Ulster managed to overcome yellow cards to Kieran Treadwell and Matt Faddes as they edged out Scarlets 26-24 in the seventh round of Pro14 at Kingspan Stadium.