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..

“Exciting month ahead in both hemispheres”

“What’s the best way forward for English rugby?”

GARDEN OF EDEN • A record Women’s World Cup crowd of 34,235 were at Eden Park in Auckland for the first day of this year’s tournament, which included a 41-17 win for the Black Ferns over Australia

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • Important dates for your diary in November

THE DIRECTORY • From the conclusion of the World Cup to a busy autumn schedule, we have all the details

“If I was stuck in a lift with Ronaldo I’d be starstruck” • The Wallabies back-rower talks noodles, nicknames and newborns

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

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

LAST STOPS

Water breaks are killing the clock • Our former elite official cringes at all the time wasted by water coming on

“A complete overhaul of Premiership Rugby is long overdue” • The Fijian Drua chief executive and co-author of Unholy Union

RISING STARS

Is the game doing enough to police time-wasting?

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WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… BEAT MENINGITIS TO PLAY IN A WORLD CUP • Red Roses lock Rosie Galligan has battled illness and injury to go to NZ

THE RUGBY RANT • Endless talk of consistency sets refs an impossible bar, argues Sam Larner

INSIDE THE MIND OF… KEN OWENS • The experienced Scarlets, Wales and Lions hooker spills the tea…

Billy Twelvetrees • The Gloucester favourite is a beacon of positivity and an inspiration to his team-mates

WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK • Wayne Barnes will hit a refereeing milestone during this month’s autumn Tests

GORDON REID • Age 35 Position Prop Teams Glasgow, Northampton, London Irish, Wasps & Scotland

“It’s about running rugby in a more sustainable way” • The Scotland and GB sevens star who is a sustainability ambassador

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WHEN STARS ALIGN • Ahead of England’s match against the All Blacks, we spoke to MARO ITOJE ARDIE SAVEA

PEAKS & TROUGHS • Scotland have endured plenty of highs and lows in recent years, so what second-row Sam Skinner craves most this autumn is consistency

“The questions we need answered this autumn” • With a blockbuster series of Internationals taking place in Europe this month, Stephen Jones highlights what he wants to see less than a year out from the men’s World Cup…

NTUTHUKO MCHUNU • Borrowed boots, Beast backing and a Boks bow – meet the latest Sharks star

TIGHT MARGINS • In Cardiff this month, Wales and Australia will meet for the 25th time this century – here’s hoping it’s as thrilling a match as these five

WOLVES AT THE DOOR • The Final Qualification Tournament for France 2023 takes place in Dubai in November and Portugal – Os Lobos – will be snarling to rip into the competition

FINAL CUT

The call of home • After myriad achievements in Europe, as both a player and a coach, FELIPE CONTEPOMI is now focused on helping his beloved Pumas succeed

ERONI MAWI • The Fiji prop hopes to put his Saracens education to good use on the Test stage

MY LIFE IN PICTURES… EMILY SCARRATT...