Thursday Morning Round Up

Alex Ainley inks one-year extension with the Highlanders

The 35-year-old signed his first Super Rugby contract with the Highlanders in 2015. Full story

London Irish quartet sign senior Academy contracts

Josh Basham, Ollie Hassell-Collins, Ben Loader and Sam Collingridge have all been rewarded with senior Academy contracts ahead of the 2017/18 season. Full story

Exeter Chiefs coaches sign new deals

Ali Hepher, Rob Hunter and Ricky Pellow have all agreed on new three-year deals with the Premiership champions. Full story

Highlanders vs Reds 

Melbourne Rebels vs Jaguares

Southern Kings vs Cheetahs

Fiji name a strong side to face Samoa 

Josua Tuisova drops to the bench while Verenoko Goneva starts. Full squad

Sunwolves vs Blues

Chiefs vs Brumbies

Hurricanes vs Crusaders

Western Force vs Waratahs

Western Force TBC