United Rugby Championship

Scarlets suffered a heartbreaking 24-23 defeat at Parc y Scarlets after a late penalty by Connacht’s Cathal Forde snatched victory from the home side in a thrilling encounter on Saturday.

Former Los Pumas captain and a legendary figure in Argentine rugby Agustin Creevy has signed with Italian club Benetton to compete in the United Rugby Championship.

Leinster Rugby faced a stern challenge from the Dragons in their BKT United Rugby Championship Round Two clash at the Aviva Stadium, where veteran Cian Healy marked his record 281st cap in style.

Glasgow Warriors claimed a commanding bonus-point victory over Benetton, who were reduced to 14 men for the entire second half after lock Scott Scrafton received a red card for a high tackle on Adam Hastings just before halftime.

Tadgh McElroy joins Ulster Rugby on a short-term injury cover deal as the team heads to South Africa for matches against the Lions and Bulls.

Ulster prop Marty Moore has announced his retirement from professional rugby to focus on his mental well-being.

Munster have announced that Ireland international Tadhg Beirne has been appointed the club captain for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Edinburgh have announced that Grant Gilchrist and Ben Vellacott will continue to remain as co-captains for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Connacht have announced that Ireland international Cian Prendergast will be leading the club in the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Wales international Taulupe Faletau is aiming to make a comeback at the end of October after sidelined by a shoulder injury.

Leinster have confirmed the appointment of Ireland international Caelan Doris as the new club captain ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree said the new club captain will be announced ahead of the upcoming United Rugby Championship against Connacht to be played on 21st September.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has announced that he has parted ways with French club Racing 92 and will be returning to the Sharks in Durban, putting an end to months of speculation about his club career.

Ospreys have announced that head coach Toby Booth will be leaving the club at the end of the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Bulls have confirmed that South Africa international Kurt-Lee Arendse will be granted a five-month sabbatical for a stint in Japan.

Scarlets have announced the signing of Australian prop Archer Holz ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Glasgow Warriors have announced the signing of Australia international prop Sam Talakai ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Scarlets have announced that Tonga international Vaea Fifta has signed a contract extension with the Welsh province.

Dragons and Wales hooker Bradley Roberts has announced his decision to retire with immediate effect.

Dragons have announced that tighthead prop Dmitri Arhip has signed a new contract with the Welsh province.