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…

We’re enjoying the best of French rugby

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

“I’d like to be a lion – the king of the jungle!” • The Tonga prop talks housekeeping, bad acting and leaving a legacy

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • The latest news from across the rugby planet

Inconsistency drives us mad • Our former elite official pleads for more uniformity from referees

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

RISING STARS

Does Tackle School work?

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

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… HELP PREPARE THE SAMOA SQUAD • Former Test referee Johnny Lacey is working with Samoa at the World Cup

RUGBY RANT • Japan-based writer Rich Freeman laments the Brave Blossoms’ false dawn

INSIDE THE MIND OF… NUNO SOUSA GUEDES • Hear from the elusive CDUP and Portugal full-back

Andrés Vilaseca • Labelled ‘Lazy’ as a boy, the Uruguay captain is now a national linchpin

MORE TO COME FROM FIJI • Fiji and their exceptional Drua Super Rugby side have made incredible strides

ORIOL RIPOL • Age 48 Position Wing Teams Barcelona, Northampton, Sale, Worcester & Spain

PABLO LEMOINE • The former Uruguay prop who is coaching Chile at their first Rugby World Cup

SUBSCRIBE TODAY & GET A FREE • RAM RUGBY PASS DEVELOPER WEIGHTED BALL †

THE BIG INTERVIEW SAM CANE • He’s captain of the All Blacks on a Rugby World Cup odyssey. Do jobs come with greater pressure?

“It’s a while since Itoje has soared. Now is the time” • If he is at his world-class best, England can fly. But Maro Itoje needs to climb back up to heights he has been short of in recent times, writes Stuart Barnes

TOP 12 RWC PLAYERS • Who has stamped their greatness on the World Cup? We’ve picked a delectable dozen from the tournament’s history

“Romania is a fine rugby nation but it has been allowed to rot away” • A once-mighty rugby nation has fallen on hard times. Stephen Jones says we must remember Romania’s proud history and hope for a revival one day

BEKA GORGADZE • The Georgian has battled back from injury to make his second World Cup

AUSTRALIA’S NEW HooperSTAR • For so long it has been Michael in the back row, but now powerful namesake Tom Hooper opens up about life as a World Cup Wallaby and his relationship with Eddie Jones

The Making Of Garry Ringrose • He’s a mastermind in the Irish midfield and a figure of calm. We explore how the Leinster centre made it big

RASSIE MY LIFE IN THE ARMY • In this exclusive extract from his new book, Springboks chief RASSIE ERASMUS gives a fascinating insight into his youth

RODRIGO ISGRO • From sevens sensation to World Cup Puma, the Argentine is living the dream

Be selfish! • That’s the message to Aaron Wainwright from Wales’ coaches – and the back-rower is happy to oblige

A snapshot of the World Cup • Rugby World Cup 2023 didn’t so much start with a bang as set off a chain reaction of them. As these images show…

“MESSI, PELE, MARADONA. STRAIGHTAWAY YOU KNOW THEY HAVE SOMETHING AND HE’S ONE OF THOSE...