United Rugby Championship

Edinburgh have confirmed that head coach Mike Blair will be stepping down from the role at the end of the ongoing season.

Munster have announced the signing of centre Alex Nankivell ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Scarlets back-rower Blade Thomson has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby.

On Thursday afternoon, former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones would not rule out the possibility of a players strike for next Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England.

Wales’ U20s will be looking to bounce back from their first round loss against Ireland in the 2023 U20s Six Nations this Friday night. They take on Scotland, who were denied what would have been a famous win over England in their opening game.

Munster Rugby have confirmed that Niall Scannell and Rory Scannell have signed contract extensions with the Irish province.

Glasgow Warriors have announced the termination of wing Rufus McLean with immediate effect.

Dragons will miss the services of Argentina international scrum half Gonzalo Bertranou for the remainder of the season following a foot ligament injury.

Stormers have announced that South Africa international Frans Malherbe has signed a three-year contract extension with the club.

Glasgow Warriors have announced that Scotland international Sione Tuipulotu has signed a contract extension.

Connacht have confirmed that Aussie winger John Porch has signed a two-year contract extension with the Irish province.

Connacht have been dealt an injury blow with centre David Hawkshaw is set to be sidelined until March.

Munster have confirmed that fly-half Ben Healy will be leaving the Irish province at the end of the ongoing season.

Dragons have confirmed that director of rugby Dean Ryan has left the club with immediate effect.

Edinburgh have announced that Argentina international Emiliano Boffelli has signed a new two-year contract with the Scottish regional club.

Leinster hooker James Tracy has announced retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds.

Having had his career launched at the University of Exeter, Edinburgh and Scotland lock forward Sam Skinner spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about why playing BUCS rugby was integral to his development, the growth of the university game and his move north of the border.

Sharks have confirmed that head coach Sean Everitt has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.

Scarlets have confirmed that Wales prop Sam Wainwright will join the province with immediate effect for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.

Zebre have announced the signing of England flanker Matt Kvesic with immediate effect.