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..

HIT THE DECK • Bath celebrate Joe Cokanasiga squeezing in for a try in the corner against Racing 92 – only for it to be chalked off for an earlier knock-on

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WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH…

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

DOWNTIME WITH… ANDREA PIARDI • The groundbreaking Italian referee talks sailing, simplicity and the Six Nations

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • Take a whistle stop tour around the rugby world with these tales

Glasgow fans right to be boiling! • Officials mismanaged the end of the Exeter clash, argues our former elite referee

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

RISING STARS

Should the value of penalties from scrums be reduced?

WHAT GOES ON TOUR…

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO… PL AY IN FRONT OF THE BAYONNE FANS • Uzair Cassiem talks about the renowned atmosphere at Stade Jean-Dauger

RUGBY RANT • Blood & Mud host Josh Gardner wonders why we fret over a bit of bad weather

INSIDE THE MIND OF… MAISY ALLEN • The Exeter and England flanker talks dogs, darts and doing ‘sniper school’

JPR Williams • A legendary figure for Wales and the Lions, the great full-back redefined the game

THE NEW LIONS KING • Andy Farrell will lead the British & Irish Lions to Australia in 2025

LEE MEARS • Age 44 Position Hooker Teams Bath, England (2005-12) and British & Irish Lions

NIAMH BRIGGS • The former Ireland captain heralds the launch of the Lions women’s team

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“Whatever England do well, much of it will emanate from Chessum” • A foil to Maro Itoje, a successor to Courtney Lawes, an option out wide. Leicester’s Ollie Chessum should be placed at the heart of the England team, argues Stuart Barnes

CHESSUM ANALYSIS • Ollie Chessum has been a revelation for England – Sam Larner assesses his skills

SIX NATIONS 2024 • We give you the lowdown on every team competing in the 25th edition of the Six Nations Championship

ENGLAND • They’re buoyed by bronze at the World Cup – but Borthwick’s men are without Farrell

FRANCE • Stinging from the World Cup exit and shorn of Dupont, can they reassert dominance?

IRELAND • The defending champions are eager to put their World Cup heartbreak behind them

ITALY • It’s yet another new era for the Azzurri as they strive to upset the odds

SCOTLAND • Third in the last Six Nations but backed by a poor World Cup, which team will show up?

WALES • Warren Gatland’s men are circling the wagons after a series of setbacks

“Most likely, the Six Nations will be won in the head, hands and feet of a No 10” • Three of the great fly-halves are missing from this Six Nations, which means change is afoot for England, Ireland and Wales. Stephen Jones looks at the men set to play ten

IAIN HENDERSON • The Ulster lock is a big noise for Ireland, so we get inside his head…

MARTIN PAGE-RELO • The Italy nine explains why playing in Rome is high on his Six Nations wish list

The Making Of Grant Gilchrist • We track the journey...