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…

A summer of opportunity for the young guns

EMOTIONAL GOODBYE • Melbourne Rebels fans bid farewell to players after the team’s last-ever game. They have been dropped from Super Rugby by Rugby Australia due to financial difficulties

DISCOVER THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF ARSENAL • Celebrate the key players, visionary managers and defining moments from Arsenal’s rich history as one of the most famous clubs in world football.

ENGLAND LOST IN A TACTICAL MIASMA • That was our verdict when Stuart Lancaster’s team toured New Zealand a decade ago

THE U20 WORLD CUP AND TROPHY

“I’m 11/10 excited. It’s a dream come true to get on a tour like this” • The Sale full-back on the NZ tour, chicken kormas and fighting a horse-sized bat

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • A whistlestop update from across the globe

Unconscious bias does exist! • The Challenge Cup final scrums show how officials must keep a clear mind, says our former ref

KEN OWENS • The Wales great who has represented the Lions and Scarlets with distinction

RISING STARS

Should the Champions Cup draw be a straight knockout?

WHAT GOES ON TOUR… • [ Goes in Rugby World ]

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… MAKE MILLIONS FROM MOUTHGUARDS • RW meets SAFEJAWZ, who are making mouthguards with film giants Marvel

RUGBY RANT • Ian Edwards, who served his country, says the Army-Navy game deserves more respect

INSIDE THE MIND OF… RACHAEL BURFORD • Hear from the World Cup winner on her retirement and new players’ venture

Hollie Davidson • Another month, another landmark for the trailblazing Scottish referee

CAN I HAVE A VOWEL, PLEASE? • Fewer vowels but more fun? The first HSBC SVNS reaches a conclusion in Madrid

MATT CAIRNS • Age 45 Position Hooker Teams Saracens, Sale, Harlequins & England

BRYAN HABANA • The Springbok legend turned media pundit and Laureus ambassador

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ON THE UP • Harlequins prop FIN BAXTER shone in Europe and will now cut his international teeth on the summer tour to New Zealand

“Knackered and battered. We wish them well” • A huge challenge awaits the four home nations on their summer tours. Stephen Jones looks for slithers of optimism amid the bruising itineraries

MEGAN JONES • The GB Sevens star is hoping it will be third time lucky at the Paris Olympics

THE FORTRESS • The world is in a state of flux but one thing hasn’t changed – the All Blacks do not lose at EDEN PARK. Can England rewrite the script?

Coach trip • We chat to Scotland assistant PETER HORNE ahead of the summer tour to North and South America

BIG MACK • Explosive No 8 MACKENZIE MARTIN is hoping to take on the Taulupe Faletau mantle for Wales Down Under this summer

The Making Of Jack Crowley • The young fly-half has been stupendous for Munster and Ireland. We chart his rise…

ALEX TESSIER • Canada’s women are flying – and the Exeter playmaker is enjoying the ride

TOP 12 ENGLAND V NZ TESTS • Forty-three games over 119 years, the history of this men’s fixture has been anything but black and white

BONGI MBONAMBI • The Sharks hooker has...