Rugby morning headlines as Lions star to finish career in Wales and New Zealand great set to retire

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Friday, April 29.

Scarlets boss Dwayne Peel says Jonathan Davies is ready to finish his career at Parc y Scarlets.

The centre has signed a new deal with the region, and will be looking to add to his 180 appearances in the red jersey. He's also scored 51 tries during his time in Llanelli.

The 34-year-old took over the captaincy this season from Ken Owens, and news of his new deal comes as a big boost to Peel's side. The length of the new contract isn't clear, but Peel says Davies will see out his playing days with the Scarlets.

“Jon wants to finish his career here, he is playing his best rugby for a while. He seems happy with his body, he is moving well and is leading by example on and off the field," said Peel.

"I have said this a lot this season, the way he and Scotty (Williams) have led when they have had the captaincy has been great to see. He is a world-class player, a Test Lion and it is important we get the maximum out of him, on and off the field."

All Blacks great Ben Smith says he is considering retirement.

Smith is currently set to see out the Japan Rugby League One season with the Kobe Steelers, before then returning to Dunedin when he will make a decision on his next move. And he admits that his career, which has yielded an impressive 84 appearances for the All Blacks, could be coming to an end.

"In another couple of weeks, I will sort of weigh it up, and retirement could definitely be on the cards," wing flier and try scoring ace Smith said from Japan.

"I've had a pretty good run. So that could be it. This is a hard game to give up, and to say 'that's me, I'm done' is something that is still a hard one to get across in my own head.

"At the same time,