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.
Ryan Crotty is the latest All Black who has decided to move to the Top League in Japan after this year's Rugby World Cup.
Ronan O'Gara says there was contact from agents over a job with France, but says he is committed to the Crusaders.
The opportunity to lead the British and Irish Lions in South Africa in 2021 does not appeal to England coach Eddie Jones.
Ireland's deputy fly-half Joey Carbery has been rewarded for an impressive first season at Thomond Park with an extended deal.
Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill is confident Grand Slam winner Gareth Anscombe will sign a new contract with the region.
Shaun Edwards' move to Wigan Warriors looks unlikely after the club's chairman revealed the deal was based on a handshake.
Eddie Jones says psychology has been an issue for England since the last World Cup, but Billy Vunipola sees it differently.
Owen Farrell has come in for criticism after a poor second half against Scotland, but Billy Vunipola says it is unwarranted.
Fly-half Gareth Anscombe says Wales players have been let down as a domestic dispute rumbles on.
Shaun Edwards' future is unclear, but Wayne Pivac says he ruled himself out of staying on with Wales after agreeing to join Wigan Warriors.
Wales took on all comers in the Six Nations and Warren Gatland says they can go far in Japan.
Shaun Edwards' future is up in the air, with Wigan Warriors in the dark over whether he still intends to take over as head...
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Wigan legend Shaun Edwards agreed to join the Super League champions next year, but says he has not yet signed a contract.
Wales will say goodbye to Warren Gatland later this year and the coach hopes he has instilled lasting values in the team.