Scarlets release Chris Apoua after an Achilles rupture as Taine Plumtree also misses the start of the 2026-27 season.

Josh Macleod will captain Scarlets for a fourth season in 2026-27 as Nigel Davies leads a revamped squad into the new URC campaign.

Clayton McMillan sees positives in Munster’s 47-26 pre-season defeat to La Rochelle as preparations continue for the new URC season.

Ospreys appoint Dan Griffiths and Richard Lancaster to senior leadership roles as the club prepares for its move to St Helen’s.

Jack Crowley will miss Munster’s early season and Ireland’s November Tests as he continues recovery from a lower limb vascular injury.

Alun Wyn Jones has joined the Ospreys Board of Directors as the Welsh region strengthens its leadership and develops plans for St Helen’s.

Wales centre Eddie James signs a new Scarlets contract, keeping the 24-year-old academy graduate at Parc y Scarlets for the coming seasons.

Scarlets sign experienced tight-head prop Chris Apoua, adding power, Super Rugby experience and greater competition to their forward pack.

Scarlets appoint Brad Harrington as high performance consultant for 2026-27, strengthening player, coaching and performance pathways.

Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka retires at 36 after a remarkable career featuring two Springbok caps and over a decade at Loftus.

Joe Schmidt joins Ulster Rugby as Coach Development Advisor, supporting coaching pathways across academy, schools, clubs and province.

Joe Schmidt is set to join Ulster Rugby in a consultancy role focused on supporting age-grade coach development.

Henry Thomas extends his Scarlets contract for 2026-27, giving the Welsh region experience and depth at tight-head prop.

Leigh Halfpenny will remain with Cardiff Rugby on a full-time coaching basis after retiring from playing and continuing his transition into the next stage of his rugby career.

Harri Williams signs a new Ospreys deal after overcoming injury and making his first-team debut for the Welsh region.

Scarlets sign Crusaders and All Blacks-capped forward Cullen Grace ahead of the 2026-27 season to strengthen their pack.

Munster Rugby sign Australian utility back Will Harrison from Kintetsu Liners on a one-year deal to strengthen backline options.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen will leave his role at the end of the 2026/27 season, bringing an end to a 12-year tenure in charge of the province.

Munster prop Oli Jager has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby on medical advice

Leinster beat Vodacom Bulls 36-7 at Croke Park to retain the BKT URC title and claim their 10th league crown.