Kiwis to test new scoring system
A try will be worth six points in New Zealand's National Provincial Championship next year.
Ex-All Black to coach Samoa
Former All Blacks centre Alama Ieremia has been appointed as Samoa’s new head coach.
Holmes off to England
Wallabies prop Greg Holmes has signed with Premiership club Exeter Chiefs from 2016.
Gustard to join England staff
Saracens defensive coach Paul Gustard will join Eddie Jones’s England coaching staff in the same role.
Kiwis to test dual-ref system
New Zealand Rugby will implement the two-referee system in the National Provincial Championship on a trial basis next year.
EPRU to account for finances
The Eastern Province Rugby Union’s annual general meeting is set to take place on 30 January when various financial reports are expected to be presented.
SBW, Messam set to play in Wellington
New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens hopes to have Sonny Bill Williams and Liam Messam ready for the Wellington Sevens in January.
Trust set up in Lomu’s name
The New Zealand Rugby Players' Association has established the Jonah Lomu Legacy Trust for his two sons.
Alberts suffers serious injury
Springbok loose forward Willem Alberts has sustained a suspected torn bicep while playing for Stade Français and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
England coach culling
England assistant coaches Mike Catt, Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree will all leave their positions effective immediately.
