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.
Club rugby ‘revival’ revealed
There will be a host of changes to the national club rugby championship from next year, with the non-university champions of Namibia and Zimbabwe set to join a rebranded 20-team tournament.
Nonu named New Zealand’s best
All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu won New Zealand's Player of the Year award in Auckland on Thursday.
Referees boss to step down
World Rugby has announced that Frenchman Joël Jutge will leave his role as high performance match officials manager in April next year.
Mellett calls it quits
Vodacom Bulls prop Morné Mellett has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect.
Coles to lead Hurricanes
Hooker Dane Coles will captain the Hurricanes in the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, with TJ Perenara as vice-captain.
