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…

An ode to mentors and positive forces

Sweet release • Ireland’s star fly-half Sam Prendergast passes the ball during the 31-12 win over South Africa in the U20 World Cup semi-final

SIZZLING HOT SUBSCRIPTIONS

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • A look at the oval-ball events taking place in August

“My boys call me Trigga because I try to sing like Trey Songz” • The Wallaby talks nicknames, Denzel Washington and getting bumped by Ellis Genge

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • Get your passport – we’re going around the rugby world!

LAST STOPS

Ref Bunker just unnecessary • World Rugby should stop all their tinkering, our former pro official says

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

RISING STARS

Should touch replace sevens in the Olympics?

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

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… BE THE FIRST OPENLY GAY ALL BLACK • Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone on breaking a glass ceiling

RUGBY RANT • Clubs should court coverage if they want to grow the game, argues Alan Dymock

INSIDE THE MIND OF… JODIE OUNSLEY • Hear from the Exeter Chiefs winger turned TV Gladiator

Richie McCaw • A look back to 2011 when the great All Black went beyond the call of duty

CHANNEL HOPPING • Alan Pearey talks to Budge Pountney about a charity challenge with a difference

SIMON SHAW • The former England and Lions lock who is president of Love of the Game

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WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR ENGLAND AT THE WORLD CUP… • England have dropped like a stone since reaching the final of Japan 2019. But could Steve Borthwick’s embattled squad spring a surprise at the World Cup in France?

“France 2007 didn’t live up to the billing. Rugby wasn’t in a great spot” • Splashes of colour on a drab canvas – that was the World Cup when it was last played in France 16 years ago. Stephen Jones anticipates more magic and magnetism this time around

ELLIE KILDUNNE • The Harlequins and England flyer is at the forefront of a new Red Roses era

DANNY CARE • The evergreen England scrum-half’s rollercoaster Test career is heading for the World Cup in France

MY LIFE IN PICTURES… DAN BIGGAR • As the veteran Wales fly-half prepares for his third World Cup, he talks through some standout memories

BATTLE HARDENED • The warrior heart beats loud in FINLAY BEALHAM and the charismatic Ireland prop is hoping for his greatest adventure yet at the Rugby World Cup

PAT PELLEGRINI • From Sevenoaks to Tonga, this fly-half has seen the game’s many layers

Wham! Bam! Thank You Am! • Lukhanyo Am is central to the Springboks as they plot their defence of the World Cup in France

…AND THEN THE OLYMPICS? • He’s the face of the 2023 World Cup and now it emerges that France captain ANTOINE DUPONT plans to play sevens at next year’s Olympics too. But how easy is the transition? RW speaks to men in the know

TACKLE HEIGHT LAW CHANGE unpacked • We meet the man who wrote World Rugby’s guide to safe and effective tackling to find out everything...