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…

“We should all be a bit more Doddie”

The art of misdirection • While the Leinster pack push in one direction, Ulster hooker Rob Herring goes the other way to score. Leinster won 38-29 at the RDS

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

THE DIRECTORY • It’s a busy start to the New Year – here are the major fixtures for the coming weeks

DOWNTIME WITH… SARAH BECKETT • The Gloucester-Hartpury back-row talks binge-watching, burritos and Bear Grylls

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

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

‘Shot clock’ not the answer • Our former elite ref considers what World Rugby’s time-saving proposals could achieve

SCHOOLS ROUND UP

STACEY FLUHLER • The World Cup-winning Black Fern who also struck gold in the Olympics

RISING STARS

Should the jackal be banned from rugby?

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

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… EXPERIMENT WITH YOUR GOALKICKING • Ulster’s John Cooney leaves no stone unturned in his drive to improve

THE RUGBY RANT • Let fans generate their own atmosphere for a change, roars Will Kelleher of The Times

SHORT PASS

INSIDE THE MIND OF… TOMÁS APPLETON • Learn about the dentist who has captained Portugal to a World Cup

Sean Robinson • A physics graduate and a “lineout geek”, the Newcastle Falcon is a true back-five boffin

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT • Big change in Europe as England and Wales sacked their head coaches in December

JON SLEIGHTHOLME • Age 50 Position Wing Teams Bath, Northampton and England

ANDY NICOL • The former Scotland captain turned pundit and commentator

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2023 WORLD XV • Heading into a stellar year of scintillating rugby action, our experts put together what we feel is the world’s very best composite side

DAMIAN PENAUD

RIEKO IOANE

JONATHAN DANTY

EMILIANO BOFFELLI

JOHNNY SEXTON

ANTOINE DUPONT

ELLIS GENGE

JULIEN MARCHAND

TADHG FURLONG

EBEN ETZEBETH

TADHG BEIRNE

SIYA KOLISI

JOSH VAN DER FLIER

ARDIE SAVEA

FREDDIE STEWARD • The Leicester and England full-back has all the ingredients a modern 15 needs – but in a massive rugby year he is keen to leap ever higher

JOE HAWKINS • From Wales U20 to senior international in four months – meet the Ospreys centre

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“He’s one of the best players in the sport, easily recognisable from his powerhouse play” • Snubbed by the World Rugby awards despite another coruscating year, Ardie Savea has become a giant of a player. Stephen Jones examines what makes the All Black so special

MY DAY OFF… KIT DESIGN WITH JORDAN LARMOUR • The fleet-footed Leinster and Ireland back is running in a new direction with Sigmoid Apparel…

WOMEN’S WORLDXV • On the other side of an enthralling Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, we pick the all-star XV of the women’s game

KURT - LEE ARENDSE • It’s been a blockbuster, breakout season for the former sevens star

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