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..

Field of vision • Garry Ringrose moves the ball wide during Leinster’s Champions Cup tie at Gloucester. The visitors won 49-14 to ease into the last 16

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH…

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • The key dates for your oval-ball diary this February

“Once the action starts, we all stop in our tracks”

“I was Chief Doughnut Filler at Sainsbury’s bakery!” • The English Test referee on Mastermind, Mini Eggs and driving a moped

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • A round-up of stories from all over the planet

LAST STOPS

Time to shelve ‘sledging’ • Our former elite official is scathing about the on-field ‘banter’ between opponents

“No matter how strong you are, it will eat away at you” • The Leinster and Ireland prop who is an ambassador for Tackle Your Feelings

RISING STARS

Is the Champions Cup format open to disrespect?

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

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO… START OVER IN THE MLR • Having seen his Austin side disappear, coach Sean Harris is now in Chicago

THE RUGBY RANT • Don’t ignore the North, says former DMP Sharks skipper Georgina Thomas-Roberts

SHORT PASS

INSIDE THE MIND OF… JAKE HENRY • The former Championship stalwart reflects on life as an interior designer

Shaun Edwards • One of the highest-rated coaches in rugby, we study France’s defensive guru

LIGHTS, CAMERA… • Netflix will film throughout the 2023 Six Nations for a series next year

MATT COCKBAIN • Age 50 Position Back-five forward Teams Reds, Cardiff, Rebels & Australia

“Could we get a world record crowd on English soil?” • England’s most-capped player reflects on the state of the women’s game

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“I’m at Peace” • A serene England superstar, Ellis Genge chats Steve Borthwick, growing the game, the environment and being back in Bristol

6N 2023 TEAM GUIDE • Get swotting! Here’s everything you need to know about the countries competing in this year’s championship

ENGLAND • Under new management, can Steve Borthwick’s side ride the wave of renewed excitement?

THE GREATS OF 2003

FRANCE • It’s a monster year for French rugby. How do you back up the Grand Chelem?

TOPPLING OLD FOES

IRELAND • Top of the world rankings, Andy Farrell’s men are tipped by many to capture the title

THE HEROES OF 2009

ITALY • The green shoots have been sprouting – it’s time for the Azzurri to kick on

THE HARD WAY, 2007

SCOTLAND • Ever dangerous, always susceptible – the Scots are striving for 80-minute performances

THE AMBUSH OF 1990

WALES • Warren Gatland is back in town and aiming for the dizzy heights of old

SWEETEST FEELING

“We must accept attitudes of referees in this mad era of microscopic attention” • With the news that elite referees are to unionise still whistling in our ears, Stephen Jones considers a future where the game’s leading officials get to wield the power they deserve

MATTHIEU JALIBERT • The Bordeaux-Bègles fly-half on Owen Farrell, philosophy and France

DAN SHEEHAN • His...