United Rugby Championship

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.

Munster Rugby have announced the signing of lock Kiran McDonald on a short-term contract.

Sharks centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been handed a four-week ban following his red card incident in the recently concluded United Rugby Championship game against Leinster.

Ireland will miss the services of Jordan Lamour for the end of the year series following a foot injury.

Leinster have announced the signing of hooker Tadgh McElroy on a short-term contract.

Ulster have announced the signing of Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop Rory Sutherland on a short-term deal.

Japanese club Kobe Steelers have announced the signing of South Africa international and Bulls skipper Marcell Coetzee ahead of the upcoming season of Japan League One campaign.