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…

There’s beauty between the fan debates

RED NOTICE • Ben Earl finds a way through a forest of Welsh players – and under a few – to score in the Six Nations. England won 16-14

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.

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

THE DIRECTORY • Rugby, rugby everywhere! The fixture and TV details you need for the weeks ahead

“Beating Portugal was a moment of spectacular happiness” • The Belgium centre on an historic victory, being a twin and dining with Dan Carter

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • Take a whirlwind tour of our global game

Without the TMO, it’s a try • World Rugby’s meddling lies behind the mistake in the Scotland game, says our elite ref

SCHOOLS ROUND UP

“Make the game a spectacle and work back from there” • The Wales great who has represented the Lions and Scarlets with distinction

RISING STARS

Is there enough support for dealing with social media trolls?

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

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO … PLAY GAMES IN A TEMPORARY HOME • France aren’t the first Six Nations team to forgo their usual home comforts

RUGBY RANT • Japan-based writer Mark Pickering believes Suntory and stars short-changed fans

SHORT PASS

INSIDE THE MIND OF… KENNY LOGAN • The former Scotland wing on cycling, wild cards and beating cancer

Barry John • A legend of the game who many consider the greatest fly-half of all time

INSTRUMENTAL MOMENT • History was made when a mouthguard alert sent Scotland’s George Turner for an HIA

STUART TURNER • Age 51 Position Prop Teams Waterloo, Rotherham, Sale & England

“Rugby belongs to the players. We want to showcase their talent” • The former Test referee who is World Rugby’s Head of Match Officials

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NEW-LOOK RED ROSES • The Red Roses are moving in a new direction and as you’ll see from this shoot – directed by ELLIE KILDUNNE and starring JESS BREACH – they aren’t afraid to change the picture

“It’s vital that rugby does not descend into the cynicism of other sports” • Simulation, obstruction, appealing – there’s no end to the gamesmanship prevalent in rugby. But is it getting out of hand? Stephen Jones dishes out a few cards…

RIO DYER • Louis Rees-Who? RW meets another Welsh winger making his mark

Captain’s Call • PETER O’MAHONY is no stranger to leading. But what is the burden of Six Nations captaincy like for him and others in this tournament?

Running Free[man] • Northampton Saints and England back Tommy Freeman is proving versatility is no obstacle to success after starring under Steve Borthwick during the Six Nations

WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS 2024 • The style, the stars, the form and the coaching – W6N runs from 23 March to 27 April, and we’ve got the lowdown on every...