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..

“Welsh rugby must rise from the ashes – again”

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • A look at the oval-ball events taking place across March

The familiar magic is still there for all to see

“I’d like to become a referee after I finish playing” • The Scotland full-back talks dogs, dinner parties and driving dump trucks

WHAT’S ON YOUR PH⍰NE

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • A selection of stories from across the rugby globe

LAST STOPS

Cameras lied for Lowe try • Our former elite official explains why the wrong decision was made on an Irish score

“As captain you want to do right by the boys” • The Wales captain who has represented the Lions and Scarlets with distinction

RISING STARS

Do men’s and women’s double headers work?

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

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO… TRIUMPH AT TWICKENHAM • We hear from those lucky enough to win at the home of English rugby

THE RUGBY RANT • Weight banding can arrest the game’s decline, says reader and author Terry Breverton

SHORT PASS

INSIDE THE MIND OF… ADAM JONES • Delve deeper into the Wales and Lions prop turned Harlequins scrum coach

WALES EYE A HAT-TRICK • Alan Pearey reports on the upcoming World Deaf Rugby Sevens World Cup in Argentina

BOB CASEY • Age 44 Position Second-row Teams Leinster, London Irish & Ireland

“One day we will spoil the party and everyone will be better off for it” • The Stormers head coach on South Africa’s impact on the Champions Cup

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FORWARD THINKING • He’s a giant of English rugby but there was a time when we didn’t know Maro Itoje had a big future. And while grateful for the help he’s had to get here, there is a lot more on the horizon…

“What a pantomime the whole tackle height decision was” • The RFU edict on lowering the tackle height had the grass-roots and pro game alike spitting feathers. Stephen Jones assesses the debacle and the potential impact such a law would make

WOMEN’S 6N 2023 TEAM GUIDE • The TikTok Women’s Six Nations kicks off on 25 March and runs until 29 April. Here’s the lowdown on all the countries involved

NEVE JONES • The Gloucester and Ireland hooker sees gold at the end of the rainbow

THE MAKING OF CAEL AN DORIS • He’s the form No 8 in world rugby right now, but how did he get here? We uncover the steps that brought us to Doris’s day

“IT’S NICE WHEN PEOPLE UP THEIR OWN EAT WORDS” • Italy and Harlequins fly-half TOMMY ALLAN lifts the lid on being mates with England’s Marcus Smith, Italy’s rejuvenation and why he is returning to his first club Perpignan in the Top 14

I • Claudia • The wounds of World Cup failure run deep, says England’s CLAUDIA MACDONALD, but the Women’s Six Nations can launch an even more exciting journey

VAKH ABDALADZE • It’s easy to see why Georgia have come calling for the Leinster loosehead

FUNNY HONEST GRATEFUL • A man of global influences with plenty of stories to tell, Scotland centre SIONE TUIPULOTU is proud of where he has ended up

On the whistle • The Allianz Premier 15s is becoming ever more professional – but is the officiating lagging behind? Rugby...