New Zealand native Pat Lam replaced Eric Elwood as head coach of Connacht, following Elwood's decision to step down,[4] while out-half Dan Parks took on a coaching role with Connacht U18 Schools and Clubs while continuing to play with the senior team.

[7] Munster entered their first league season without long-serving out-half Ronan O'Gara, as he moved to a coaching role with Racing Métro following his retirement from playing.

[8] He left as the team's all-time leading scorer, as well as the record holder for number of appearances for the province.

[9] Solomons joined the team after coming from a Director of Rugby role with South African side, the Southern Kings.

[citation needed] Cardiff Blues replaced the grass playing surface at their home grounds with a new artificial pitch.

[14] Previous season's head coach Darren Edwards stays on with the club, working under Lyn Jones in the new structure.

[15] Also, after serving as skipper for the side in the 2012–13 season, Lewis Evans was replaced by Andrew Coombs as Dragons captain.