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…

“It’s time to champion the skill and strength of the wāhine toa”

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • Important happenings in the oval-ball game in October

THE DIRECTORY • From the World Cup to club rugby, these are the details you need

“I woke up with salt in my hair – it was the Clealls” • The Red Roses prop talks nights out, summer holidays and, er, shewees

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

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

LAST STOPS

Stamp out simulation! • Our former elite match official warns against a growing evil in the elite game

SCHOOLS ROUND UP

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BRIAN O’DRISCOLL • The Leinster, Ireland and Lions legend who is now a BT Sport analyst

RISING STARS

Should rugby replace draws with a golden point?

WHAT GOES ON TOUR… [Goes in Rugby World]

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… GO FROM FIGURE SKATER TO TIGHTHEAD • Scotland’s Christine Belisle has had an interesting sporting journey

THE RUGBY RANT • It’s time to level the playing field and follow the fans in women’s rugby, says Claire Bulman

SHORT PASS

INSIDE THE MIND OF… RUMANDI POTGIETER • The Springbok Women’s scrum-half talks tackling, travel and Twickenham

Damian Willemse • The Stormers playmaker came of age last season and is vital to their cause

YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE • Is your side standing out from the crowd? Send us your nominations for Team of the Month

JAMES FORRESTER • Age 41 Position Back-row Teams Gloucester and England

ALAN GILPIN • The CEO of World Rugby looks ahead to future Rugby World Cups

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“Why the Red Roses must deliver at this World Cup” • There can be no excuses for England – they have to lift the trophy at Eden Park in November. So argues Stephen Jones as he looks ahead to the tournament in New Zealand…

IT’S A KNOCKOUT! • With three pools at this World Cup, qualification for the last eight is a little complicated. Here’s how it will work…

WAYNE’S WORLD • Wayne Smith is one of rugby’s greatest minds. Who better to pick his brain than Giselle Mather, another progressive coach. We got them together as the Kiwi prepares for another World Cup…

WORLD CUP LOWDOWN • A dozen teams are in New Zealand, but only one can lift the trophy at Eden Park. Who will it be? Here’s an in-depth guide to all the countries competing

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

SCOTLAND

WALES

CANADA

ITALY

JAPAN

USA

ENGLAND

FIJI

FRANCE

SOUTH AFRICA

ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES • RORY DARGE was once a keen boxer; now he’s impressing on the rugby field. But it hasn’t all been plain sailing, as the Glasgow and Scotland flanker explains

ALISHA BUTCHERS • The Bristol back-rower has been Wales’ standout performer in 2022

A league of his own • FROM LEAGUE TO UNION, COULD REGAN GRACE WELSH WINGER THE LATEST ATHLETE TO SWITCH BECOME A STAR? WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE

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DON’T MISS NEXT MONTH

WHY ENGLAND SHOULD RECALL ZACH MERCER • The Montpellier No 8 will soon be...