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..

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SPLASHING GOOD TIME • The Waratahs and Brumbies struggle in monsoonal conditions in Sydney. Brumbies won the Super Rugby Pacific match 29-21

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • Bite-sized news from across the continents

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“At Béziers they call me La Flèche, which means The Arrow” • The Portugal wing, on fire for Béziers Hérault in Pro D2, talks poker, pranks and playlists

WHO TO PICK AS ENGLAND’S TEN? • That was the burning issue 25 years ago as Clive Woodward’s team honed in on the World Cup

“Foxy leaving Scarlets too means it’s really the end of an era” • The Wales great who also represented the Lions and Scarlets with distinction

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BEST & WORST BRISTOL BEARS • Season ticket-holder Alex Carmichael on the Covid Challenge Cup, yo-yo years and Harry the hooker

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WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… BRING RUGBY TO INDIA’S STREETS • RW finds out why Kolkata kids are picking up the oval ball in Quins shirts

Anthony Brooke • Mixed ability sport might not exist but for this multiple award-winner

SCRUM AS YOU ARE? • World Rugby has announced a raft of new law changes that come into force from 1 July

“We must have fun. Moments that make you smile can be inspiring” • The former All Black fly-half sets out his agenda as Portugal’s new head coach

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TOUR DE FORCE • BEN EARL is England’s form player ahead of the tour to New ZealandThe Saracens-back-rower loves the club and is hungry for trophies So RW caught up with the man of the moment to dig a little deeper…

TOP 12 PERFORMERS • As the domestic season reaches its finale, we take a look at some of the players who have stood out

WARNER DEARNS • Still just 22, the Japan lock is hoping it’s third time lucky against England

“The Women’s Six Nations should be a contest, not a fiesta” • Far from being reined in by their rivals, the Red Roses are pulling further away. It’s time to create a two-tier Women’s Six Nations, says Stephen Jones

The Making Of Tommy Reffell • We chart the rise of the Leicester and Wales flanker known as Tommy Turnover

Nash smashes on! • A BREAKTHROUGH STAR IN THE SIX NATIONS, MUNSTER WINGER CALVIN NASH HAS DONE IT THE HARD WAY

KWAGGA SMITH • The Springboks have a point to prove against Ireland, says the flanker

MY LIFE IN PICTURES… ALEX WALLER • The Northampton legend relives his career as he prepares to finish as a one-club man after more than 370 games and 15 years at Saints

MAX POWER • His jump to senior standout has impressed many in Scotland and Glasgow’s MAX WILLIAMSON has shown there is a way forward

STATE OF PLAY • Uncertain futures on the SVNS series, funding issues and the small matter of the Olympics – former captain TOM MITCHELL looks at what’s going on with Team GB

SYDNEY GREGSON • The England centre hopes Saracens can right past wrongs in the play-offs

SCOTT ROBERTSON • The new All Blacks head coach awaits the arrival of England on tour before embarking on a first Rugby Championship. We tune into his method and mindset…

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