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…

Teenage kicks can still be felt today…

Water feature • Bath winger Joe Cokanasiga cools down during the first day of England’s pre-World Cup training camp

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • A look at the oval-ball events taking place in July

THE DIRECTORY • The international action is hotting up – the fixture details you need for the coming months

2023 WORLD CUP FIXTURES

“I always have to salute a magpie if I see one” • The Scotland fly-half talks superstitions, snorers and learning Spanish

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • News from across the rugby-playing world

Refs don’t need shouting at • Should teams chat to officials at half-time? Our former elite ref has his hackles up

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

RISING STARS NEXT GENERATION LEVEL • The theme of this issue is the superstars of tomorrow. Some of these players are already rocking it at the top level but all of them are fabulously exciting

Will a ten-team Premiership work?

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

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… BE A PREMIERSHIP TALENT-SPOTTER • Harlequins scout Clive Martin explains how to identify young talent

RUGBY RANT • Top players outside traditional powers deserve our love too, demands Squidge

INSIDE THE MIND OF… TOPSY OJO • Hear from the former London Irish and England winger turned broadcaster

JOY FOR JUNIORS • The long-awaited return of the U20 World Championship is a real boon

TIM STIMPSON • Age 49 Position Full-back Teams Newcastle, Leicester, England & Lions (1997)

MARK EVANS • The Fijian Drua chief executive and co-author of Unholy Union

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“I’m sticking to my guns regardless of what happens” • He’s one of the most electrifying talents in the world game and 2023 will be remembered as a whirlwind year for so many reasons – this is what happened when we met Henry Arundell

Talking team-mates • Plenty of mates get a nod in this light-hearted Q&A

The best rugby schools in the world RANKED • With the help of the team at NextGenXV, we bring you the rundown of the world’s best school sides right now. Class is in session!

HEIR APPARENT • In the line of succession behind Johnny Sexton, many believe SAM PRENDERGAST should be at the front. We assess the man who would be king…

“You sense there will be wonderful occasions to come” • He has seen the transformation of the women’s game and now Stephen Jones heralds a future where female stars know only a life of professionalism

MASON GRADY • The strapping centre has the opportunity to cement a place in the Wales team at an incredibly young age

RUAHEI DEMANT • The World Cup winner hopes to pick up where she left off for the Black Ferns

With some powerful input from dietitians, psychologists, coaches, referees and players, Josh Graham shines a light on rugby’s relationship with body image and eating disorders

Line of Duty • The lineout is a critical facet of the game. But where does Scotland’s set-piece stand? Tom English takes a look

Scotland’s lineout in the Six...