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 an exciting new season now upon us”

DOUBLE TROUBLE • Beauden Barrett is felled by Eben Etzebeth and Frans Malherbe during the opening round of the Rugby Championship. The Boks won that game 26-10 but the All Blacks triumphed 35-23 the following week

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • Dates for your oval-ball diary in September

THE DIRECTORY • A new season – and two World Cups! – are coming up. Here are all the details you need

“I have a phobia of heights. Ironic for a lineout forward” • The Bath lock on shoddy looks, squishy team-mates and swimming the Channel

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

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

LAST STOPS

Under the microscope • Our former elite official explains exactly how referees’ performances are analysed

SCHOOLS ROUND UP

Sweeper

BERNARD JACKMAN • The former Leinster and Ireland hooker who works as a TV pundit and analyst

RISING STARS

Is a World Club Championship a good idea?

WHAT GOES ON TOUR… [Goes in Rugby World]

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… LAUNCH RUGBY IN RURAL NORWAY • We speak to the trio setting up teams “in the middle of nowhere”

THE RUGBY RANT • Stephen Knight, a girls’ coach at Tetbury, says clusters are stunting the growth of rugby

SHORT PASS

INSIDE THE MIND OF… SIONE KALAMAFONI • The Scarlets back-row talks West Wales, Chicago and Tonga

Blair Kinghorn • We find out all about the man who would be ten for Edinburgh and Scotland

PEDAL POWER • Rugby stars are getting on their bikes to raise money for important causes

NEIL BEST • Age 43 Position Flanker Teams Ulster, Northampton, Worcester, London Scottish & Ireland

DEMI HAYES • The Australia women’s sevens co-captain who recently won Commonwealth gold

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GET READY FOR KICK-OFF • Here’s all you need to know about the 2022-23 campaign with Premiership, United Rugby Championship and Premier 15s team-by-team guides

BATH • Ground address The Recreation Ground, Spring Gardens, Bath BA2 4DS Phone 01225 325200 Website bathrugby.com

BRISTOL • Ground address Ashton Gate, Ashton Rd, Bristol BS3 2EJ Phone 0117 963 0600 Website bristolbearsrugby.com

EXETER • Ground address Sandy Park, Sandy Park Way, Exeter EX2 7NN Phone 01392 890890 Website exeterchiefs.co.uk

GLOUCESTER • Ground address Kingsholm, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester GL1 3AX Phone 0871 871 8781 Website gloucesterrugby.co.uk

HARLEQUINS • Ground address Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham TW2 7SX Phone 020 8410 6000 Website quins.co.uk

LEICESTER • Ground address Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Aylestone Road LE2 7TR Phone 0116 319 8888 Website leicestertigers.com

LONDON IRISH • Ground address Gtech Community Stadium, Lionel Rd S, Brentford TW8 0RU Phone 020 8847 2511 Website london-irish.com

NEWCASTLE • Ground address Kingston Park, 11 Brunton Rd, Newcastle NE13 8AF Phone 0191 214 5588 Website newcastlefalcons.co.uk

NORTHAMPTON • Ground address Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, NN5 5BG Phone 01604 751543 Website...