Ospreys coach Lyn Jones has quit after claiming to have taken the Welsh region as far as he can.
Nigel Davies, the current Head of Rugby Development at the Welsh Rugby Union, has accepted the post of Head Performance Coach at the Scarlets and will assume his role in time for the 2008-09 season.
Leinster have swiftly announced their disassociation with former Assistant Coach David Knox following his recent comments on the state of Irish Rugby.
The Ospreys will field a development side next season in a move to bridge the gap between their senior side and their academy.
Gloucester have added another big name to their impressive midfield with the signing of Matthew Watkins from the Scarlets.
Justin Marshall has said money had nothing to do with the abandoned plan to return to his native New Zealand.
Glasgow and Scotland flanker Donnie Macfadyen has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby.
Justin Marshall's hopes of returning to see out his career in New Zealand have been dashed.
Edinburgh ended their Magners League campaign with a comprehensive 29-12 bonus point win over a weakened Scarlets side at Stradey Park.
Anthony Foley capped his last home appearance with a try but Glasgow failed to follow the script as they defeated Munster 21-18 at Musgrave Park on Saturday.
Two tries form flank Maama Molitika helped Cardiff Blues to a 26-17 victory over Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday.
Dragons and Leinster saved one of the best Magners League matches of the season until the last weekend as the Welshmen scored a famous 31-26 victory at Rodney Parade.
The Ospreys completed their Magners League campaign without a single away win as they went down 24-20 to a pumped-up Connacht side at the Sportsground.
Glasgow Head Coach Sean Lineen has confirmed his team to play Munster on Saturday in their final Magners League game of the season.
Paul Tito, one of four New Zealand-born stars with the Cardiff Blues, has said he would recommend life in Wales to other Kiwi players thinking of moving to Europe.