United Rugby Championship

Leinster have confirmed the appointment of Ireland international Caelan Doris as the new club captain ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree said the new club captain will be announced ahead of the upcoming United Rugby Championship against Connacht to be played on 21st September.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has announced that he has parted ways with French club Racing 92 and will be returning to the Sharks in Durban, putting an end to months of speculation about his club career.

Ospreys have announced that head coach Toby Booth will be leaving the club at the end of the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Bulls have confirmed that South Africa international Kurt-Lee Arendse will be granted a five-month sabbatical for a stint in Japan.

Scarlets have announced the signing of Australian prop Archer Holz ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Glasgow Warriors have announced the signing of Australia international prop Sam Talakai ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Scarlets have announced that Tonga international Vaea Fifta has signed a contract extension with the Welsh province.

Dragons and Wales hooker Bradley Roberts has announced his decision to retire with immediate effect.

Dragons have announced that tighthead prop Dmitri Arhip has signed a new contract with the Welsh province.

Edinburgh have announced that Scotland centre Matt Scott will return to the club ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Cardiff have announced the signing of South African scrum half Johan Mulder ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Edinburgh have announced that long-serving centre Chris Dean will be leaving the club ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Cardiff have announced the signing of Wales scrum-half Aled Davies ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Ulster have announced that forwards coach Roddy Grant has stepped down from his role ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Leinster have announced the signing of former France international Rabah Slimani ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Connacht have announced the signing of All Blacks out-half Josh Ioane ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The Ospreys have announced their plan to relocate their home grounds to St Helen’s in Swansea starting with the 2025-26 season.

Munster centre Alex Nankivell has been handed a three-game suspension following his red card incident in the United Rugby Championship semi-final game against Glasgow Warriors.

Glasgow Warriors came up with a strong second half performance as they went on to edge out Bulls 21-16 in the final of the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.