United Rugby Championship

Leinster fly-half Ross Byrne has been ruled out of the upcoming United Rugby Championship game against Connacht due to an arm injury.

Munster have announced that Jean Kleyn, John Hodnett and Liam Coombes have signed contract extensions with the Irish province.

Wales international George North is set to leave Ospreys for a Pro D2 side according to a report.

Scarlets have announced the signing of Welsh tight-head prop Joe Jones with immediate effect.

Ospreys wing Mat Protheroe has been handed a three-game ban following his red card incident in the recently concluded United Rugby Championship game against Dragons.

Wales international lock Ben Carter is set to spend a lengthy period on the sidelines following a hamstring injury.

Leinster co-captain Garry Ringrose is hoping that the inclusion of Jacques Nienaber to the coaching panel will end their title drought.

Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony has announced his decision to step down as captain of Munster after leading them over 10 years.

Ospreys captain Justin Tipuric is set to be sidelined at least until new year following a broken thumb.

Leinster number 8 Caelan Doris believes the province will face an uphill task of filling the void created by Johnny Sexton's retirement.

Dragons and Wales flanker Taine Basham has been handed a four-game ban following his red card incident in the recently concluded United Rugby Championship game against Leinster.

Ulster have confirmed that utility back Ethan McIlroy has sustained a facial fracture following their recent win over Munster at Kingspan Stadium.

Wales fly-half Ioan Lloyd said he is upbeat of donning the number 10 jersey for Scarlets following his move from Bristol in summer.

Connacht are set to be without Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen for their upcoming South African tour due to injuries.

Ireland and Munster wing Andrew Conway has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Edinburgh has announced the signing of Scotland and British & Irish Lions international Ali Price on a season-long deal.

Wales fly-half Sam Costelow is set to be on the sidelines until the new year following shoulder and hamstring injuries.

Cardiff have announced the signing of former England Under 20 international Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term deal.

Ospreys have announced the signing of prop James Kenny on loan from Exeter Chiefs with immediate effect.

Connacht have announced that prop prop Finlay Bealham has signed a two-year contract extension with the club.