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..

“Most influential must get on the same page”

ON TOP OF THE WORLD • Ireland celebrate their historic 2-1 Test series win in New Zealand, which saw them go No 1 in the world rankings for only the second time

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALK ING ABOUT THIS MONTH…

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • A few oval-ball happenings in August

THE DIRECTORY • From the Rugby Championship to World Cup warm-ups to pre-season friendlies…

“I was meant to be a girl! I didn’t have a name for two weeks” • The Wales speedster on surprises, safaris and superpowers

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

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

LAST STOPS

Stop this farcical sideshow! • The laws to prevent uncontested scrums aren’t working, says our former elite referee

BEKA GORGADZE • The Georgia No 8 who was involved in the landmark win over Italy last month

RISING STARS

Should there be sections for away fans in rugby?

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

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO … SUFFER FROM EARLY ONSET DEMENTIA • Life has become a struggle for English World Cup winner Steve Thompson

THE RUGBY RANT • Sharron Daly, a proud rugby mum from Bridgend, riles against disrespect for the girls’ game

SHORT PASS

INSIDE THE MIND OF… HOLLIE DAVIDSON • The Scottish referee talks making history, long bus journeys and family time

Jasmine Joyce • The Wales winger is fast, fierce and a fans’ favourite

TOUGHER THAN EVER • With the South Africans now on board, the next Champions Cup will take some winning…

KENNY MILNE • Age 60 Position Hooker Teams Heriot’s, Scotland & Lions

HAMISH McLENNAN • The Rugby Australia chairman who has big plans for the game Down Under

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WHO ARE THE TOP MOVERS & SHAKERS? • Rugby World’s biennial list of the 50 most influential people in the game is back! Here’s a look at how we put it together…

“He is firmly established as one of the leading coaches of this decade” • He’s had success coaching in both hemispheres, he’s lifted the European Cup as a player and a coach – and now Ronan O’Gara is being tipped for a national role

“There’s a phenomenal opportunity in the women’s game” • She has only been in her World Rugby role for a few months but Sally Horrox has big ambitions – and plenty on her to-do list

“He’s moody, tough, controversial. But he gets things done” • Bernard Laporte is a man who divides opinion, but there can be no doubting the power he has in the game

TARGET PRACTICE • With two months until the best women’s players on the planet descend on New Zealand, here’s a look at teams’ World Cup preparations

What A Corker! • The World Cup of mixed ability rugby came to Ireland and what a tournament it was. Rugby World was there…

ROB VALETINI • The hard-running Brumbies No 8 is packing a punch for the Wallabies

IT’S ALL IN THE NAME • We meet LEICESTER FAINGA’ANUKU, the latest All Blacks sensation with a rich Tongan heritage and one hell of a birth certificate

MATÍAS MORONI • The Premiership-winning Puma talks all things new, from coaches to clubs

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