Rugby evening headlines as Wales star plays final pro game and fly-half leaves Welsh region for rivals

Here are the latest rugby headlines on May 4.

Hallam Amos' professional rugby career is over, it has been confirmed.

Cardiff Rugby have announced the Wales star suffered a high grade hamstring injury against Munster and will miss definitely the remainder of his final season at the Arms Park.

In October, Amos announced his intention to retire from rugby at the end of the season to focus on his medical career. It is a sad way to end a career of great service, with the full-back and wing having been in fine form in recent weeks.

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It's also not the only bad injury news Cardiff have had following the Munster game and training sessions this week.

Rory Thornton came off with a shoulder injury against Munster, which is undergoing further investigation and specialist opinion. Jarrod Evans suffered a hand fracture, which will rule him out of action for four to six weeks. Kristian Dacey (hand) and Garyn Smith (calf) are also likely to miss the remainder of the season after sustaining injuries in training.

The quintet join the likes of Willis Halaholo, Josh Adams. Tomos Williams and club captain Josh Turnbull on the sidelines.

The Dragons have signed former player Angus O'Brien from the Scarlets.

The 27-year-old fly-half or full-back left Rodney Parade for Parc y Scarlets in 2018 and has made 41 appearances for the west Wales region. He recently scored twice against the Dragons in their United Rugby Championship win on April 23.

"I'm excited to be returning to Rodney Parade and my home region," said O'Brien.

"I've loved my four seasons at Scarlets, it's been a great experience for me and I've a learnt a lot that I'll be able to bring back with me to the Dragons. I