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…

“Rugby must now build on this momentum”

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YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • A look at oval-ball events happening in December

“I’ve got an exclusive clientele as a hairdresser” • The Red Roses flanker talks superstitions, Adele and being herself

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

Kolbe yellow was right call • Our former elite ref looks at a Boks tip tackle in Dublin – and questions doubtful officials

DOMINIC McKAY • The chairman of European Professional Club Rugby on a landmark for the game

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Should the Premiership be reduced to ten teams?

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WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… REIMAGINE A FAMOUS RUGBY BRAND • Durban’s Sharks are headed in a totally new direction under their ownership

THE RUGBY RANT • Bonkers ticket prices mean Test rugby is limited to the few, argues Marcello Cossali-Francis

INSIDE THE MIND OF… SARAH HIRINI • The Black Ferns star talks the Olympics, Oprah and big occasions

Morné Steyn • The veteran Bulls fly-half is managing his late-career transition brilliantly

WHO’LL RISE TO CHALLENGE? • We run the rule over the contenders in Europe’s second-tier competition

STEVE BOYLE • Age 69 Position Lock Teams Gloucester, Moseley, England & Lions

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE • The festive season is upon us and we have a few present ideas for the rugby fans in your life

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“Let’s use this to slingshot women’s rugby into another dimension” • The World Cup in New Zealand was a game-changer but the sport must build on that momentum. We reflect on what the Black Ferns’ triumph means for rugby and look at what comes next

INSIDE THE WORLD CUP • Here’s a glimpse of what players got up to off the field in NZ – and over the following pages we bring you stories from the tournament

ZOE HARRISON • The fly-half started every match for England at the World Cup

LAURIAN JOHANNES-HAUPT • The former prop is leading the way for female coaches in SA

BEATRICE RIGONI • The Azzurre inside-centre is one of the most exciting players in the game

MEGUMI ABE • The Japanese scrum-half was the smallest player at the tournament in New Zealand

KAREN BUCHOLZ • The former Wallaroo was part of the neon team helping fans

EMMA ORR • The 19-year-old Scotland centre explains how farming has helped her rugby

THE BEVANS • Watching your daughter on the international stage can be a nervy experience

PORTIA WOODMAN • The Black Ferns winger is now the top try-scorer in Rugby World Cup history

MANAÉ FELEU • The France lock hails from the tiny island of Futuna

TYSON BEUKEBOOM • Get to know Canada’s second most-capped women’s player of all time

EVELYN ASHENBRUCKER • From being told she’d never play again to representing her country on a global stage

JOY NEVILLE • The former Ireland captain has returned to refereeing after...