Rugby World

Rugby World is the voice of global rugby and the biggest-selling rugby magazine anywhere. Through its team of respected and professional writers, it offers unrivalled access to the players and coaches behind the thrilling clashes that define the sport of international rugby union. The magazine has four editions, one for each of the UK national teams, and delivers a comprehensive monthly package of rugby action, with hundreds of images that capture the excitement and passion that define this high-impact sport..

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH…

COLE & YOUNGS: THE RUGBY PODCASTING DUO I DIDN’T SEE COMING…

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LEADERS OF THE PRIDE • British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje and head coach Andy Farrell at the squad announcement at the O2 in London

DIRECTORY • All the fixture details you need as we near the business end of the European season

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

LEINSTER STAGED THEIR EPIC COMEBACK

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“A MUSCLE SIMULATOR I BOUGHT TURNED OUT TO BE A TENS MACHINE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN!” • The Harlequins and England A centre on daft buys, Bourbon biscuits and being a ball boy

LYTCHETT MINSTER RFC • Giving grass-roots rugby the love that it deserves…

KEN OWENS

RISING STARS

SHOULD REFEREES DO POST-MATCH MEDIA TO EXPLAIN DECISIONS?

THE THINK PIECE • Considering the bigger picture with Counteruck, the new culture of rugby

RETURN TO PRO RUGBY FOLLOWING TESTICULAR CANCER • World Cup winner AARON CRUDEN had a stellar rugby career but it’s far from his biggest life achievement

AUSTRALIA 2001 • When the Lions toured Australia in 2001, the Wallabies were a completely different beast

MY RUGBY WORLD • THE WELSH TV PUNDIT ON GAVIN HENSON, JELLY BABIES AND NICKING SHEEP

JACK YEANDLE • The Exeter Chiefs captain has made over 300 appearances and has re-signed at Sandy Park after his testimonial year

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TWO PEAS ON A POD • England’s two most-capped men, DAN COLE and BEN YOUNGS, have put themselves out there For The Love Of Rugby

TOP 12 EUROPEAN CUP LEGENDS • Those who have defined the greatest club competition in world rugby

WATCHING THE OLDEST RUGBY FIXTURE IN THE WORLD • At 161 years old, Richmond against Blackheath is a cherished rivalry for the history books

STEPHEN JONES • Rugby’s most outspoken and influential journalist

MY DAY OFF • RW went to try out the sauna and ice baths at the Bristol Bears front-row pair’s Sivo Wellness business

TREVOR BRENNAN’S RUGBY BAR • The Toulouse cult hero owns the best rugby-themed bar we’ve been to!

THE BIG INTERVIEW • WE SAT DOWN WITH THE RFU TO DISCUSS SOME OF THE CHALLENGES FACING THE GAME IN ENGLAND, BOTH PROFESSIONALLY AND IN THE COMMUNITY

SHOUT TO THE TOP • Ireland’s AOIFE WAFER is bulldozing her way to potential greatness – and the World Cup is another chance to shineI

CHANGE OF PACE • After more than 500 games of elite rugby, JOHN AFOA is enjoying a more relaxed life at Auckland University RFU

RUGBY FOR RECOVERY • A former powerhouse of Japanese rugby, Kamaishi’s rugby team helped to repair a community after disaster struck the city

THE QUICK QUIZ • Do you know your rugby onions? Ten teasers for your tea break

WHY JORDIE BARRETT IS THE FULL PACKAGE • ALEX GOODE, our new Analyst, picks his Investec European Player of the Year

GOODE ADVICE • ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS WITH ALEX GOODE’S COACHING TIPS

JAMAL FORD ROBINSON • The charismatic Gloucester prop gives the lowdown on his fellow players

IN THE BASKET

Rugby firsts • Get to know former Scotland back-row turned Premier Sports pundit...