Tuesday Evening Round Up

Connacht Squad update ahead of opening PRO14 campaign vs Glasgow Warriors

Denis Buckley sustained a minor finger injury in training last week and is due to return to squad training next week, while Quinn Roux is returning next week from an ankle injury sustained on international duty. Full report

2017/18 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures announced

Saracens will looking to become only the second club in history to secure a European three-in-a-row when they kick off their 2017/18 campaign against long-time rivals, Northampton Saints, at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday, 15 October. Full fixtures

London Irish confirm senior academy for 2017/18

Jacob Atkins, Rory Brand, Jack Cooke, Isaac Curtis-Harris, Austin Hay, Tom Parton and Matt Williams have all been retained from last year's squad. Read more

Dino Waldren signs for London Scottish

London Scottish have added international quality to their front-row after completing the signing of American prop Dino Waldren. Full story

Dublin to host historic PRO14 final

The inaugural Guinness PRO14 final will be held in the Aviva Stadium on May 26, 2018, The Irish Independent confirmed. Full story

Ernst Stapelberg joins Cheetahs

The Free State Cheetahs have bolstered their squad with the signing of former Junior Springbok Ernst Stapelberg. Read more

Andrew Smith Extends Brumbies Stay

Brumbies have announced the re-signing of utility back Andrew Smith for the 2018 Super Rugby season. Full story

Dragons Rugby's new home and away kit for 2017/18