French Top 14 giants Racing 92 are weighing up a move for Ireland and Munster legend Conor Murray - who retired from international duty just weeks ago and is set to leave Munster at the end of the season.
England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership.
England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinness Six Nations when they host Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.
Jake Gordon will continue to captain the NSW Waratahs during this year’s Super Rugby Pacific season, with the club confirming that appointment.
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny will make his Harlequins debut on Saturday against London Scottish at the Stoop in a pre-season friendly.
Harlequins have completed a busy week of contract renewals by confirming the signatures of six academy players on new deals.
Harlequins have confirmed a 68-man senior squad - consisting of 43 senior players and bolstered by 25 from the club’s senior academy - for the upcoming 2022/23 season.