Andrew Trimble is to hang up his boots after a 13-year career with Ulster and Ireland, the winger racking up 70 international caps.
Dan McFarland will vacate his role as Scotland's assistant head coach to take the top job at Pro14 side Ulster.
Rory Best scored two tries but Ulster's bid to overtake Edinburgh came to an end with a 24-24 draw away to Munster.
Wales international George North will swap Northampton Saints for Pro14 side the Ospreys, the WRU has announced.
Wales international George North will swap Northampton Saints for Pro14 side the Ospreys, the WRU has announced.
Scott Fardy, Tadhg Furlong, Johnny Sexton, Maxime Machenaud and Leone Nakarawa are in the running for the European Player of the Year award.
Nick Timoney's last-gasp try secured Ulster a crucial bonus-point victory over Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.
Richard Cockerill says he is excited by what the future holds for Edinburgh after agreeing a new deal until 2021.
Scotland prop Jamie Bhatti has earned an extension to his Glasgow Warriors contract and is now tied to the club until May 2019.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes the IRFU had "no option" in their decision to sack Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.
The decision to terminate the deals of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding has been met with sadness by the Ulster players and staff.
Leinster were unable to seal a home semi-final as Benetton Treviso consigned them to a shock home defeat in the Pro14.
Ireland and Ulster pair Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have had their contracts terminated.
Johan Goosen's return to rugby was spoiled by Munster, who engineered an impressive second-half turnaround at the Cheetahs in Pro14.
Johan Goosen has come out of retirement and will make his Cheetahs debut in Pro14 against Munster on Friday.
Former Wales captain Gethin Jenkins says he still has plenty to offer Cardiff Blues in what will be his 14th season at the club.