Nathan Doak converted skipper Alan O’Connor’s 79th-minute try as Ulster boosted their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes with a 30-28 win over Scarlets.
The new year brings with it the potential of new chapters and fresh starts for many of international rugby's discarded or forgotten talents.
A Duncan Weir penalty helped Glasgow seal a 17-15 United Rugby Championship win over Scarlets at Scotstoun.
After two tough years at the helm, the former scrum-half can see brighter times ahead for Scarlets.
There had been rumours that the forward, who switched his country allegiance and represented Tonga at last year’s Rugby World Cup, would exit Parc Y Scarlets before the start of the 2024/25 season.
Former Hurricanes backrower Ardie Savea has doubled down on his decision to sign with Moana Pasifika.
The Scarlets have pulled off a massive coup after holding off the advances of Super Rugby outfit Moana Pasifika to retain the services of former All Black’s blindside flanker Vaea Fifita.
Salesi Rayasi scored a hat-trick in his 50th game for the Hurricanes against the Highlanders.
Edinburgh enhanced their URC play-off prospects as they ran in six tries to claim 43-18 bonus-point victory over Scarlets at Hive Stadium.
