Australian international prop Angus Bell will join Ulster Rugby next season on a short-term deal from New South Wales Waratahs.
Fixtures for the 2025 Rugby Championship have been confirmed, with match venues and kick-off times now officially set in stone.
Any hopes that the injured Caelan Doris had of making it back to fitness in time for the British and Irish Lions tour have been quashed following an update from Leinster on Monday.
Wallabies star Noah Lolesio was stretchered off with a suspected spinal injury during the Brumbies' clash with the Western Force in Perth on Saturday evening.
The Lions have confirmed that final fixture for the touring team, who will play a historic game against a First Nations & Pasifika XV at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on 22 July.
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has confirmed his long-term commitment to Australian Rugby, signing a four-year extension.