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..

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Countdown to an epic (and unusual) tour begins

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • How to get your oval-ball fix in June and early July

THE DIRECTORY • All the fixtures details you need for the end-of-season run-in, Lions tour and more

“I did the human flagpole on a lamppost and it snapped!” • The Lions head of strength and conditioning talks tours, tides and treats

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • A round-up of news from all points of the globe

LAST STOPS

Sneaky substitutions • Our former elite ref looks at the grey area around subbing players off and on

SCHOOLS ROUND UP

MZWANDILE STICK • The Springboks assistant coach who is a former South Africa sevens captain

RISING STARS

Will the 2021 tour be the toughest in Lions history?

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

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO … LIVE IN A CAVE • Former Springbok Gcobani Bobo discusses a life-changing experience

THE RUGBY RANT • The ‘captain’s challenge’ has been a dog’s dinner, says Courier rugby writer Steve Scott

SHORT PASS

INSIDE THE MIND OF… JOSH BAYLISS • The Bath back-row who was called up to train with Scotland in March

BEWARE THE BOKS • Five potential match-winners against the Lions, as selected by SA Rugby magazine’s Zelim Nel

SHAUN PERRY • Age 43 (4 May 1978) Position Scrum-half Teams Coventry, Bristol, Brive, Worcester & England

BENJAMIN KAYSER • The former France hooker who now works as a television pundit

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ADAPTED LAWES • England lock Courtney Lawes is renowned for big hits but it’s his ability to develop other facets of his game that has allowed him to stay a step ahead. The Northampton Saint tells us more

“It was like an out-of-body experience” • Ireland No 8 JACK CONAN reflects on his shock at being named in the Lions squad and looks ahead to the South Africa tour

LEINSTER’S 2021 LIONS • Jack Conan provides an insight into his provincial team-mates on the tour

FOLLOW IRELAND TO FRANCE 2023 • Bordeaux, Nantes and Paris await Ireland supporters heading to Rugby World Cup France 2023. Book up the trip of a lifetime with sportsbreaks.com

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CATCHING THE EYE • LIAM WILLIAMS was one of the star turns on the 2017 Lions tour and now he’s ready to go again. The Wales full-back talks South Africa, social media and settling into a new home

REMEMBERING *THAT* TRY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS • After touring as a youngster in 2013 and having his 2017 trip curtailed by injury, Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is hoping this is third time lucky in his bid to become a Test Lion

Full steam ahead • Celebrate the thrills and skills of rugby with this selection of shortlisted images from the WORLD SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS

FATHER’S DAY OFFER

YOUR LIONS 2021 • Turn over for profiles of all 37 players in Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa

HARRY RANDALL • The Bristol No 9 talks belief, box kicking and mad Bears ahead of the play-offs

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