Jake Pope will be given a "fair chance to redeem himself" by Sale Sharks when he returns from a drugs suspension.
Edinburgh have confirmed that seven players will leave the club at the end of the Pro14 season, with Ross Ford among them.
Dave Rennie has been linked with the Australia job, but the New Zealander will spend at least one more season with Glasgow.
Akira Ioane was among 41 players selected by New Zealand as they step up their preparations for a huge year of international rugby.
Sam Cane has taken another big step in his recovery from a broken neck, but the Chiefs will take no risks with the All Blacks flanker.
Now a member of the Buffalo Bills, Christian Wade believes his decision to trade rugby union for the NFL has been vindicated.
After he surpassed Doug Howlett's Super Rugby try-scoring record, we look at Israel Folau's career in the competition in numbers.
Christian Wade will continue to pursue his NFL dream with the Buffalo Bills and conceded to being "lost for words".
Munster have secured the future of head coach Johann van Graan until 2022. The South African signed a new deal on Monday.
Blue cards will be in use in the Currie Cup First Division as South Africa Rugby continues to work on concussion protocol.