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…

The world is ready to rock – are you?

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

2023 WORLD CUP FIXTURES

“I got my missus a fake Gucci bag. She thinks it’s real so is pretty chuffed!” • The Wales lock talks WWE, Adam Sandler films and gifting poo timers

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • We’ve got tales from all over the rugby globe – enjoy!

No red for Mallía a mockery • ‘Head means red’ is the mantra our former elite official wants at the World Cup

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

RISING STARS

Should Owen Farrell play at 12 in the World Cup?

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

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… PLAY IN WORLD CUPS FOR TWO NATIONS • We give you the lowdown on stars who have switched country to play

RUGBY RANT • Let’s embrace the joy of rugby, pleads Jenny Mitton of MC Saatchi Sport and Entertainment

INSIDE THE MIND OF…MACK HANSEN • Hear from the eccentric Connacht and Ireland wing born in Australia

Samuel Marques • At the beating heart of everything for Portugal is this scrum-half – and beware his boot

BUILDING THE TEAM • We look at some ways that World Cup teams have strengthened bonds off the field

DAVID STRETTLE • Age 40 Position Wing Teams Rotherham, Harlequins, Saracens, Clermont & England

FRED MICHALAK • The 77-cap Bleus fly-half who is serving as an ambassador for France 2023

Monster SincK • After a nightmare start to the 2019 World Cup final, a more relaxed and balanced Kyle Sinckler is on the road to redemption in Paris

THE TEAMS • Analysis of all 20 countries competing at this year’s World Cup

FRANCE • With a team of dazzling talents playing on home soil, everything is teed up for les Bleus. Can they finally get their hands on the trophy?

ITALY • Injuries have undermined the Azzurri but they will still be one of the most entertaining teams to watch in France

NAMIBIA • Still to win a World Cup match, could now be the time for the Welwitschias? So you’re sayin’ there’s a chance…

NEW ZEALAND • After a mediocre 2022, the All Blacks are purring nicely and go into the tournament as joint favourites

URUGUAY • Who can forget their magical win against Fiji last time around? They’re setting their sights even higher in France

IRELAND • Top of the world rankings and with a stack of World Cup demons to exorcise, the European champions are raring to go

ROMANIA • Thrilled to be back on the big stage, the Oaks have drawn the short straw in Pool B but can play with unfettered freedom

SCOTLAND • A threat to anyone, the Scots will have to produce their spectacular best to progress from the toughest pool

SOUTH AFRICA • The Springboks look in good nick and have their eye on going back-to-back after their triumph at Japan 2019

TONGA • The weakest of the big three Pacific Nations, they’ve been spiced up by global stars. They have nothing to lose in the ‘Pool of Death’

AUSTRALIA • Eddie Jones has gone big on unpredictability with his squad. The...