United Rugby Championship

Leinster have received a major boost ahead of the United Rugby Championship semi-final against Bulls with Johnny Sexton recovering from an ankle injury to take place on the bench.

Leinster assistant coach Felipe Contepomi insisted that the Irish province have nothing left to prove ahead of the United Rugby Championship semi-final against Bulls to be played on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that head coach Danny Wilson has been removed from the head coach role following the club's quarter-final defeat to Leinster in the ongoing United Rugby Championship.

Outgoing Munster head coach Johann van Graan expressed disappointment that his stint with the Irish province ended with a quarter-final defeat in the ongoing United Rugby Championship.

Chris Smith scored a penalty goal in the final minute as Bulls edged out Sharks 30-27 to reach the semi-final of the United Rugby Championship.

Stewart Moore scored two tries as Ulster progressed to the semi-final of the United Rugby Championship following a 36-17 win over Munster at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

The European Professional Club Rugby has confirmed that the South African clubs will be competing in the European Champions and Challenge Cup competitions from the 2022/23 season.

Ulster have announced the signing of All Black tighthead prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen from Wasps ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Edinburgh Rugby have announced the appointment of Steven Lawrie as full-time forwards coach ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Dragons have announced that prop Aki Seiuli has extended his stay at the club after signing a new contract for the 2022/23 season.

Munster hooker Kevin O'Byrne will be leaving the province at the end of the ongoing 2021/22 season.

Sharks have announced that South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has signed a new five-year contract that will keep him with the Durban based franchise until 2027.

Dragons have announced the signing of Wales international Rob Evans ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Zebre have confirmed the signing of former South Africa Under 20 international hooker Jacques du Toit from Bath Rugby ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Leinster have announced that assistant coach Felipe Contepomi will be leaving the Irish province at end of the season.

Connacht Rugby have announced that flanker Cian Prendergast has signed a long term contract with the Irish province.

Bulls have announced the signing of World Cup winning South Africa international Sbu Nkosi ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Connacht have announced that Ireland winger Mack Hansen has signed a new contract until the summer of 2025.

Connacht have announced that veteran fullback Tiernan O’Halloran has signed a one-year contract extension with the Irish province.

Edinburgh have announced the signing of loosehead prop Jamie Jack from English Championship side Ampthill Rugby with immediate effect.