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… • International revolution

JONNY OPENED THE FLOODGATES

MAKING A STATEMENT

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

JONNY WILKINSON LEFT BLIGHTY FOR TOULON

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“STEVE BORTHWICK TOLD ME TO HAVE NO REGRETS” • The Stade Français fly-half on sound advice, his love of journaling and digging the beats as a music producer

WORCESTER RFC • Giving grass-roots rugby the love that it deserves…

KEN OWENS

RISING STARS

SHOULD THE MEDIA LEAK TEAM NEWS?

MANU TUILAGI

BE AN AGENT FOR BRITISH PLAYERS IN FRANCE • JONO STUART, founder of Newstar International, explains the tricks and pitfalls of trading British players across the Channel

ARGENTINA 2005 • Mario Ledesma was the unsung hero inspiring young players across the world

MY RUGBY WORLD • The England legend talks Denis Charvet, punditry and the magic of the Champions Cup

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JOIN THE QUEUE • Rugby World heads to the French Riviera to visit the four latest English expats trying to become Toulon legends

“IT’S TIME TO OPEN THE GATES. LET’S END THE PARANOIA AND OVERCOACHING” • Barring overseas-based players from appearing for their country is nothing less than a disgrace, says Stephen Jones. And for a host of reasons

THE BIG INTERVIEW • AN ENGLAND AND BRITISH & IRISH LIONS LEGEND, MAKO VUNIPOLA IS LOVING LIFE WITH VANNES IN FRANCE AND COULD YET MAKE THE 2027 WORLD CUP WITH TONGA

C’est La Vie • What is life really like for British and Irish players who make the leap across the Channel? RW spoke to them to find out

HUGH GAVIN •  The young Connacht centre is hoping his club form can catch the eye of Andy Farrell

THE SH MUST GO ON • Curtain’s up! Rugby is back on the boards in a big way with two productions either side of the Irish Sea…

TOP 12 FOREIGN IMPORTS IN THE TOP 14 • Global talent has long graced French club rugby – and these players have become legends of the Top 14 league…

THE HOTTEST TICKET IN CLUB RUGBY • La Rochelle have sold out the Stade Marcel Deflandre for 109 games in a row. It’s a must-do experience, providing you can get a ticket…

OLLIE HASSELL-COLLINS • The winger is loving life at the revamped Tigers – and backing them to land another PREM title

A SECOND CHANCE • 3PILLARS is using rugby to help rehabilitate young offenders in England – and it’s working

SAMOA’S DAY OF DESTINY • The Final Qualification Tournament for RWC 2027 wasn’t for the faint-hearted. RW reports on a nerve-shredding denouement in Dubai

THE QUICK QUIZ • Do you know your rugby onions? Ten teasers for your tea break

WHY MUNSTER HAVE GOT THEIR MOJO BACK • Clayton McMillan has re-established the qualities that made Munster a team to fear, says ALEX GOODE

GOODE ADVICE • ALEX GOODE PICKS THREE PLAYERS WHO EPITOMISE MUNSTER

SIMON ZEBO • The Premier Sports pundit and former wing sheds light on his old Racing 92 pals

IN THE BASKET • Rugby stuff you want, rugby stuff you need

Rugby firsts • BENJAMIN KAYSER, the TV pundit and former France hooker, on how his rugby life began

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