Nicky Smith was linked with the likes of Cardiff Blues, Sale Sharks and Gloucester, but the prop is staying with his home region.
The Bulls have confirmed another star player is to depart, with Jesse Kriel signing with Canon Eagles in Japan.
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has welcomed reports that Warren Gatland will coach the Lions in South Africa in two years' time.
Handre Pollard has agreed to join Top 14 heavyweights Montpellier and Morne Steyn will return to his homeland to replace the fly-half.
Franco Smith has accepted the opportunity to coach at international level with perennial Six Nations strugglers Italy.
There will be three Du Preez brothers - including twins - and identical Curry twins at Sale Sharks next season.
The Dragons believe ex-Gloucester and Worcester Warriors boss Dean Ryan is the right man to turn around their fortunes as sporting director.
Hooker Jamie George waxed lyrical over Billy Vunipola following his magnificent display in the European Champions Cup final.
The European Champions Cup final defeat to Saracens was hard to take for Leinster, but Johnny Sexton says they will bounce back.
Alex Goode has not played for England since 2016, but he has not given up hope of playing in the World Cup.
Henry Speight scored twice as the Sunwolves were outclassed by the in-form Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Super Rugby.
Mark McCall commended Billy Vunipola for his display against Leinster after a difficult period for the England international.
Billy Vunipola played a big hand in Saracens regaining the European Champions Cup after being booed in Newcastle.
Leinster let slip a 10-0 lead as they were beaten 20-10 by Saracens in the European Champions Cup final in Newcastle.
The Lions' moved into a Super Rugby play-off berth with a narrow 29-28 success over the Waratahs in Johannesburg.
Morgan Parra was injured in Clermont Auvergne's European Challenge Cup final triumph and will play no further part in his club's season.