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… • Bristol’s ‘Dunne’ deal

HUMBLE MEG IS THE PERFECT CANDIDATE TO BE LIONS CAPTAIN

HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE • Fly-half Ruben Love scores a spectacular try for the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby final. They dismantled the Chiefs 60-5 in a record-breaking rout – see page 11.

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

REMEMBER WHEN… THE BOKS AND THE ALL BLACKS CAUSED A STORM

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“I FLIPPING HATE MOANERS. IF IT’S SOMETHING YOU CAN FIX, THEN FIX IT” • The Worcester Warriors player-coach on vexations, sea fishing and a moment of ‘shame’ that still haunts him…

RUGBYKLUBBEN SPEED • Giving grass-roots rugby the love that it deserves…

KEN OWENS

RISING STARS

FACE-OFF SHOULD WE DITCH PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARDS?

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

PLAY RUGBY WITH YOUR TWIN BROTHER • Rugby World talks to Newcastle’s ETHAN GRAYSON about being one half of an identical double act with brother Joel

GLOUCESTER 2007-08 • The early years of this century saw the Cherry & Whites play bridesmaid in the English PREM

MY RUGBY WORLD • The French heartthrob on his time in the UK and fearing Anne Robinson…

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IN THE MEG MIRROR • Multi-faceted MEG JONES is killing it with the Red Roses but there’s more to her than meets the eye

“THESE LIONS WILL BE SEEN AS RADICAL REFORMERS” • The groundbreaking 2027 women’s Lions tour is to be lauded, says Stephen Jones. But why fly so far for so few matches?

Rachel Malcolm • The Scotland captain has been hit by injuries but would bring bags of experience to a Lions tour

Aoife Dalton • When not on hospital placement for her radiography degree, the centre brings punch and panache to Ireland’s midfield

Keira Bevan • After a super Six Nations, Bevan is continuing the Welsh nation’s tradition of world-class scrum-halves

HOW THE FIRST WOMEN’S LIONS TOUR BECAME A REALITY • As rugby’s most famous institution enters the women’s game, Rugby World asks whether it looks set to succeed…

THE BIG INTERVIEW • JO YAPP, THE FIRST HEAD COACH OF THE WOMEN’S BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, TALKS ABOUT MAKING HISTORY AHEAD OF NEXT YEAR’S TOUR TO NEW ZEALAND

OX NCHÉ • The Springbok is the international measurement for opposition props

READY AND WAITING… • Rugby World writers select their women’s Lions Test 23s to face the Black Ferns in 2027

BASQUE BEAUTY • The French city of Bayonne bleeds blue and white for its rugby team. It’s an ideal spot for a European away day…

RUGBY FROM THE RHONDDA • CAMBRIAN WELFARE RFC is a small Welsh club with a big heart, a beautiful pitch and an even better clubhouse…

A NEW BEAST FROM THE EAST • Home to a world-famous sevens tournament, Hong Kong China are making waves in XVs ahead of their first World Cup appearance

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

THE ALL-COURT GAME DRIVING SOUTH AFRICA • There’s far more to the Springboks than a dominant scrum, says ALEX GOODE

ELLIOT DALY • The Saracens and England star gives us a peek inside the changing...