Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been handed a three-match suspension after the red card he received in the 38-38 draw with the Stormers was upheld following a disciplinary hearing.
Munster Rugby have confirmed that experienced back-row forward Jack O’Donoghue has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the province for another season.
Munster Rugby have confirmed a two-year contract extension for Ireland international winger Calvin Nash, with the new deal keeping him at the province until at least 2028.
Scarra Ntubeni is set to bring the curtain down on a long and loyal senior career, with the Stormers hooker confirming his retirement after 15 years of service to the Cape franchise and Western Province.
Salmaan Moerat will leave the Stormers at the end of the current season to take up a new opportunity in France, bringing an important chapter of his Cape Town career to a close.
Eben Etzebeth is set to return to action on Friday after completing his 12-week suspension, giving the Sharks a major boost ahead of their EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash against Connacht.