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…

SHALL WE GIVE THE NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP A CHANCE?

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

LEWIS ‘MAD DOG’ MOODY HAD US IN THRALL

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“I WAS CALLED ‘CRANKS’ BECAUSE I CAN GET QUITE FRUSTRATED ON THE TRAINING FIELD” • Munster’s Kiwi centre on nicknames, litterbugs and his new-found love of tiramisu

EGHAM HOLLOWEGIANS

KEN OWENS

RISING STARS

SHOULD AMATEUR RUGBY HAVE PLAY-OFFS?

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

LAUNCH A RUGBY SCRUMMAGING COMPETITION • No ball, no backs – the ELITE SCRUMMAGING CHAMPIONSHIP is designed specifically for the big boys up front

TOULON 2014-15 • Even with Jonny Wilkinson retired, this Toulon side had the star power to conquer Europe…

MY RUGBY WORLD • The Ireland scrum-half turned TV pundit walks us through his love of the game

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HOT STUFF • We caught up with Bath flanker GUY PEPPER, who has quickly become an England starter under Steve Borthwick

THIS DASH FOR CASH COULD HAVE APPALLING SIDE EFFECTS • The new Nations Championship brings with it a raging inequality, says Stephen Jones, and the pressure on elite players will become monstrous

TOP 12 PLAYERS TO WATCH AT THE NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP • A dozen players who will keep us on the edge of our seat through a fun summer of competition rugby…

MY DAY OFF • When he’s not scoring tries for Edinburgh and Scotland, wing Darcy Graham is running his clothing brand Raphael

THE BIG INTERVIEW • RW TALKS TO SOUTH AFRICA RUGBY’S DAVE WESSELS ABOUT THE WINNING STRUCTURES BEHIND THE COUNTRY’S PHENOMENAL SUCCESS

TO DREAM IS TO BELIEVE! • Could this Argentina team win the World Cup? We will have a much better idea after the crucial Nations Championship

IT’S GREAT UP NORTH • Ahead of their ‘away game’ in Liverpool against Fiji, a brief history of the England men’s team north of Watford…

2ND BITE OF THE CHERRY • After a stellar Six Nations, ROB BALOUCOUNE plans on becoming a mainstay of Andy Farrell’s Ireland

IT’S TIME FOR FIJI TO FLY • Fiji are finally dining at World Rugby’s top table. Can they make it count?

electric eddie • From an unfinished electrician course to Wales’ starting 13, EDDIE JAMES has timed his rise to perfection

IT SMELLS LIKE PROMOTION! • Now that the dust has settled, your rundown of the major grass-roots leagues across ENGLAND this season…

PORTUGAL BACK ON THE MAP • Os Lobos are a team revitalised after a stunning triumph over Georgia in the Rugby Europe Championship

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

WHY RENNIE WILL ENERGISE THE ALL BLACKS • New Zealand have the right man for the job in Dave Rennie, says ALEX GOODE

JACK NOWELL • The La Rochelle wing shines the light on his pals past and present

IN THE BASKET • Rugby stuff you want, rugby stuff you need

Rugby firsts • Bath-bound Sale Shark DAN DU PREEZ on his grounding in South Africa…

IN TOUCH • Email your letters to rugbyworldletters@futurenet.com or write to our editorial address

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