United Rugby Championship

With a knee injury ruling the Scarlets forward out for a large percentage of this season, he explains to TRU why coaching has kept his rugby brain ticking over during his latest frustrating stint on the sidelines.

Sharks have announced that South Africa international Lukhanyo Am has signed a three-year contract extension with the club.

Dragons have announced the signing of lock Sean Lonsdale on a long term deal ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Ireland international flanker Josh van der Flier will extend his stay at Leinster after signing a new contract with the province.

Sharks have confirmed the signing of South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth at the end of the 2021/22 season.

The Irish Rugby Football Union have announced that Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has signed a one-year contract extension.

Dragons have announced that scrum half Tavis Knoyle will leave the club with immediate effect.

Ospreys have confirmed that attack coach Brock James will be leaving the club at the end of the ongoing season.

Ospreys have announced that Wales hooker Scott Baldwin will rejoin the province with immediate effect.

The United Rugby Championship have announced new dates for the postponed games that were played in South Africa last year.

Bulls director of rugby Jake White revealed that lock Jacques du Plessis is set to undergo a surgery following an Achilles injury.

Munster have announced that John Hodnett, Dan Goggin and James French have penned new contracts with the club until the end of the 2023/24 season.

Ulster have announced that Marcus Rea, Craig Gilroy, Greg Jones and Jack McGrath have signed one-year contract extension with the club.

Scarlets have announced the signing of All Black Vaea Fifita ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Glasgow Warriors have announced that Scotland international Kyle Steyn has signed a contract extension with the club.

Munster have confirmed that defence coach JP Ferreira will be leaving the club at the end of the ongoing 2021/22 season.

Edinburgh Rugby centre George Taylor has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect due to health reasons.

Cardiff Rugby have announced that Wales international Seb Davies has signed a new long-term deal with the club.

Edinburgh have announced that Scotland international Dave Cherry has inked a new contract with the club.

Cardiff Rugby have announced the signing of Wales international Liam Williams from rivals Scarlets ahead of the 2022/23 season.