United Rugby Championship

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.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed the signing of former Worcester back-rower Cameron Neild for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.

Benetton Treviso have announced the signing of former Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga until 2024.

Ulster have announced that Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff will join the Irish province post the Rugby World Cup next year on a three-year contract.

Having played for Saracens for 11 years, former scrum-half Neil de Kock spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey in Stellenbosch about how his former North London employers have started the season and the changes to European competition with South African teams joining the party.

Munster have confirmed that South Africa lock RG Snyman is not expected to return to action until new year.