James O'Connor's playing career has been left in limbo after he was released from his contract with the ARU.
The Highlanders have confirmed the signing of Argentina prop Matias Diaz on a year-long deal.
Head coach Jake White has quit the ACT Brumbies in order to return to South Africa for personal reasons.
Israel Folau has ended lingering talk about a return to rugby league by signing a new two-year deal with the ARU.
NZRU chief executive Steve Tew insists they are committed to ensuring Ma'a Nonu has a Super Rugby spot next season.
Veteran hooker Keven Mealamu has signed a one-year contract extension with New Zealand Rugby and the Auckland Blues.
Edinburgh have signed front-row forward James Hilterbrand on a two-year deal from Super Rugby side Western Force.
Kurtley Beale has ended his troubled spell with the Melbourne Rebels and re-signed for the New South Wales Waratahs.
The Sharks have confirmed the signing of South Africa prop Lourens Adriaanse on a two-year deal.
Michael Hooper has agreed a new three-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union and the Waratahs.
Italian RaboDirect PRO12 side Zebre have signed former All Blacks scrum-half Brendon Leonard.
Former New Zealand rugby league captain Benji Marshall has joined the Super Rugby side Blues
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will take a six-month sabbatical following the All Blacks' European tour this autumn.
Bulls have signed Bandise Maku, Jacques Engelbrecht and David Bulbring in the wake of the Southern Kings' relegation.
The Chiefs completed a sensational second-half comeback to beat the Brumbies 27-22 and retain the Super Rugby title.
The Lions narrowly held on to regain their Super Rugby status despite losing 23-18 to the Southern Kings at Ellis Park.
After a fiercely contested Super Rugby final, both sides reflect on the chess-like tactical battle which took place.
Australian veteran George Smith bid a fond farewell to Super Rugby on Saturday with no regrets despite losing the final.
Rugby League star Benji Marshall has confirmed he has begun talks with Super Rugby franchise Auckland Blues.