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…
EDITOR’S LETTER • “Rugby values are needed on and off the pitch”
YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • A handful of oval ball-themed dates for your diary in March
THE DIRECTORY • All the dates and TV details you need for the climax of the Six Nations and beyond
“I have my dad’s anger and my mam’s loss of control” • The Newcastle and Scotland back-row talks Disney, dogs and David Attenborough
AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • A round-up of news from all points of the globe
May try up in the air • Our former elite referee ponders whether Jonny May’s wonder try should have stood
GEORDAN MURPHY • The former Leicester coach with 74 caps for Ireland and the Lions
RISING STARS
Should the Six Nations have bonus points?
WHAT GOES ON TOUR… • [ Goes in Rugby World ]
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO … BE IN A SIX NATIONS BUBBLE • An insight into how the England camp is different for this championship
THE RUGBY RANT • RW reader Seb Belli rages at so-called wise old rugby men longing for the amateur days
INSIDE THE MIND OF… STEF EVANS • The Bristol Bears prop talks hashtags, horses and holidays
Nate Augspurger • The San Diego and USA scrum-half is an example to follow in an improving pro league
DATES FOR THE DIARY • The match schedule for the 2023 World Cup is better – but still not perfect. Alan Pearey reports
PAUL DODGE • Age 63 Position Centre Teams Leicester, England and British & Irish Lions
LEE BLACKETT • The Wasps Head Coach who played for Leeds and Rotherham
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TOWER HILL • Jonny Hill, 6ft 7in, was destined for a life in livestock farming. Instead, he became a pedigree England lock
Taking the reins • He may come from an equestrian backgroud but WILL CONNORS Is now making siginificant strides for Leinster and Ireland
“International rugby needs experience – tons of it” • Is the sport becoming ageist? Stephen Jones believes there is too much emphasis on youth and that older heads should be embraced, rather than cast aside in their thirties
BERNARD LE ROUX • The veteran of the current France team has got the engine room purring
“RUGBY IS ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF SACRIFICE” • Team first is Italy prop Danilo Fischetti’s sporting philosophy. We find out more about this Roman’s road to the top, from bikes to building work…
IS THIS MAN THE ANSWER TO SCOTLAND'S NO 8 PROBLEM? • For years, the Scots have been seeking a dominant figure at the back of the scrum. The striking form of Matt Fagerson suggests the search could be over
The making of Justin Tipuric • A back-row with the skills of a centre, the Osprey is an integral member of Wales’ Triple Crown-winning team. We chart his route from a small village to the top of the rugby world
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THE WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS • All you need to know about this year’s championship with our team guides
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NIC WHITE • Now settled back in Oz, the scrum-half talks Brumbies, Wallabies and Chiefs
POLICE VAULT • From a pro league to...