Test Rugby

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Itoje’s England future in doubt?

Maro Itoje could be set to leave England after reportedly being asked to more than halve his R18 million a year salary to stay with Saracens.

Australia's rugby team assistant coach Stephen Larkham (C) attends the captain's run training session at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on June 8, 2018, ahead of the rugby match between Australia and Ireland on June 9. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Larkham coy about Wallabies job

Stephen Larkham is open to coaching the Wallabies but clarified that he hasn’t had talks with Rugby Australia regarding the vacancy left by Eddie Jones.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Duane Vermueulen of the Springboks tackles Quade Cooper of the Wallabies during the Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Patersons Stadium on September 8, 2012 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Watch: Duane’s dogged Bok debut

Legendary No 8 Duane Vermeulen made his first Springbok appearance against Australia in 2012, before winning two World Cups and multiple accolades over a 76-Test career.

South Africa's fly-half Damian Willemse (C) vies with France's centre Gael Fickou (R) and France's wing Yoram Moefana (L) during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

France lining up Bok rematch

2023 World Cup hosts France are set to host the Springboks and All Blacks in the next two November Test windows, having faced both at the global showpiece.

New Zealand's scrum-half Aaron Smith (R) dives to score a try that was later disallowed because of a knock on during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

All Blacks robbed of try against Boks?

World Rugby has reportedly conceded that Aaron Smith’s disallowed try in the World Cup final between New Zealand and eventual champs, the Springboks, should have stood.

Eddie, Frans to coach Brave Blossoms?

Eddie Jones would “definitely be interested” in coaching Japan but has yet to receive an offer, and is reportedly the front-runner with Frans Ludeke also a candidate.

Five Boks in 2023 World XV

A World Cup-winning Springbok quintet have been recognised among the standout performers over the last calendar year of international rugby.

On this day: Ireland end 111-year wait for Kiwi scalp

On 5 November 2016, Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time, with their victory in Chicago also snapping the All Blacks’ record run of 18 straight wins.

No rush to retire ‘old’ Bok warriors

Age won’t dictate Springbok selection in the next four-year cycle, with the majority of the current squad helping defend the World Cup at Australia 2027, writes MARK KEOHANE.

English referee Wayne Barnes (L) guides the scrum together during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP)

Ref Barnes blows time on career

Englishman Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement after 20 years as a match official that culminated with him officiating the Springboks’ World Cup title win in France.