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.
Munster have secured the future of head coach Johann van Graan until 2022. The South African signed a new deal on Monday.
After over four years of consecutive away defeats in Pro14, the Dragons claimed a draw at Southern Kings.
Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara touched down and Tommaso Allan converted with the last play of the game as Benetton Treviso held Leinster in Dublin.
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The top two teams in Conference A in the Pro14 were in fine form on Friday as they enjoyed comprehensive victories.
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Rory Best has been told he could be out for six weeks, but the hooker has described that as a "magical figure".
Ahead of the 2019-20 season, Ulster have completed a sensational swoop for Ireland prop Jack McGrath from Leinster.
Dan Leavy sustained a serious knee injury in Leinster's European Champions Cup win over Ulster and will be sidelined until next season.
Full-back Leigh Halfpenny said constant headaches left him to consider the prospect he may have to quit at the age of 30.
Ireland's deputy fly-half Joey Carbery has been rewarded for an impressive first season at Thomond Park with an extended deal.
Bonus-point wins for Glasgow Warriors and Munster mean the top two in Conference A remain three points apart.
Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill is confident Grand Slam winner Gareth Anscombe will sign a new contract with the region.
Cardiff Blues used Wales Grand Slam heroes Gareth Anscombe and Josh Navidi from the start in their demolition of the Scarlets.