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 uncertain future of sevens

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HANGING TOUGH • Firefighters work to rescue a paratrooper trapped on the stadium roof before Toulouse’s recent win against Sale. Happily, the makeshift landing of inflatables and post protectors wasn’t required

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

WE HAD OUR FIRST FULL-COLOUR COVER

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“I LEARNT TO NAVIGATE USING THE STARS WHEN I WAS IN THE NAVY” • The Gloucester-Hartpury and Wales flanker on niche skills, golf-ball hunting and dusty e-bikes

ALDWINIANS RUFC • Giving grass-roots rugby the love that it deserves…

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RISING STARS

SHOULD WORCESTER WARRIORS RETURN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP?

THE THINK PIECE • Considering the bigger picture with Counteruck, the new culture of rugby

STEVEN LUATUA • The former All Black is a Bristol legend after eight years at Ashton Gate

LEINSTER 2012-2013 • Remembering an era when the Irish province played rugby from the gods

MY RUGBY WORLD • THE SAS: WHO DARES WINS STAR ON LOMU, TOUGH RUGBY PLAYERS AND ARMY V NAVY

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THE FINISHED ARTICLE • Northampton Saints’ FIN SMITH established himself as England’s first-choice fly-half in the Six Nations. So what next?

CAMERON HANEKOM • The young Bull represents the future of Springbok loose-forward play

“ENGLAND SHOULD BUILD A 100,000-SEAT STADIUM FAR FROM TRAFFIC NIGHTMARES” • Milking every game at Twickenham has cost England so much profile and goodwill, says Stephen Jones. They must erect a huge stadium away from London

TOP 12 LIONS BOLTERS • Andy Farrell names his British & Irish Lions squad on 8 May and we sense a bolter or two. Here are a dozen left-field contenders…

ADIDAS HQ WITH THE BLACK FERNS • New Zealand Rugby and Adidas are celebrating 25 years together, so Rugby World made the trip to Germany to take a peek behind the curtain

THE BIG INTERVIEW • RUBY TUI HAS WON OLYMPIC SEVENS GOLD AND LIFTED THE WORLD CUP. BUT BEFORE THAT, RUGBY SAVED HER LIFE. HER AUTOBIOGRAPHY IS OUT BUT THE STORY IS NOT OVER…

PARCE QUE TOULON! • Rugby World heads to Toulon, well known as one of the hottest atmospheres in European rugby…

IFS, BUTS & MAYBES • Despite being one of the best props in the world, Ireland’s ANDREW PORTER hasn’t packed his Lions bag yet…

ZEBRE CROSSING • Italian playmaker GIACOMO DA RE is enjoying a new lease of life in Parma

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE • Maidenhead flanker SHAWN INGLE plays for Germany and works for McLaren

NEW VIBE IN CITY OF ANGELS • LA’s latest professional team is proving a pillar of the wider community. Rugby World checks the pulse of the Californian franchise

THE QUICK QUIZ • Let’s get quizzical! Ten questions to test your rugby knowledge

THE FULL-BACKS WHO SHOULD BE LIONS IN 2025 • ALEX GOODE, our new resident Analyst, plays selector over the Lions No 15 jersey

GOODE ADVICE • ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS WITH ALEX GOODE’S COACHING TIPS

CHRIS ASHTON • The former England winger gives you the inside track

IN THE BASKET • Rugby stuff...