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… • “The World League idea is back – and it’s beefed up”

We mustn’t stop in our tracks now…

Hover craft • Ollie Sapsford of the Brumbies passes in mid-air against the Reds. The Brumbies won the Super Rugby Pacific clash 23-17

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YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • A look at the oval-ball events happening across April

“My best-ever present was a tiny pony called Yellow Ribbons” • The Ireland captain talks horses, heights and history

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • We’ve pulled together news from all over the globe

Steward red was no surprise • It’s since been downgraded to a yellow but our former elite ref saw a red card coming

KEN OWENS • The Wales captain who has represented the Lions and Scarlets with distinction

Rising Stars

Should we crack down on swearing on the pitch?

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WHAT’S IT LIKE TO… BE A FEMALE COACH IN ME N’S PRO GAME • American Raptors head coach Sarah Chobot tells us about her rise

RUGBY RANT • The Six Nations should not be partnering with TikTok, says Matt Hardy of City AM

INSIDE THE MIND OF… SHAUNAGH BROWN • Find out about the World Cup finalist who is coaching in the Cayman Islands

Antoine Dupont • The French icon and captain continues to play rugby from another planet

SIX MACHINES • Georgia make it half a dozen titles in a row in the Rugby Europe Championship

NICKY ROBINSON • Age 41 Position Fly-half Teams Cardiff, Gloucester, Wasps, Bristol & Wales

TOBY FLOOD • The ex-England fly-half who played for Newcastle, Leicester and Toulouse

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WHY IRELAND WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP • It has been an incredible period for Ireland’s men – in fact, their best ever – but to win the World Cup they will have to go far beyond anything done before. Here’s why we think they’ll do it…

“Ireland no longer spin out of control without Sexton” • Stuart Barnes says this is the greatest Irish team of his lifetime. Here he details just how the Grand Slam champions went about securing a famous title in a huge rugby year

Numbers Crunched • Some standout stats from this year’s Six Nations, with help from Oval Insights

KNOW YOUR ENEMY • England and France women know each other inside out. So ahead of their showdown at Twickenham, we asked rugby figures from both countries exactly what they think of each other

FREDDIE BURNS • The English fly-half has realised a dream by joining the Highlanders

THIS IS AN artist • It’s time to give colossal Bok lock EBEN ETZEBETH the credit his world-class skills deserve

“Warren Gatland knows how to prepare for the biggest tournament” • Wales have big calls to make heading towards the World Cup – there’s talented youth but do they need their hands held? Stephen Jones assesses the country’s prospects

Allezles amateurs! • There will be two Rugby World Cups going on in France this autumn as an exciting new venture gets underway…

FRANS STEYN • The Boks veteran has one last season in him – could he win a third World Cup?

GEORGE TURNER • Good things come to those who graft in...