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 Borthwick gamble

JAC MORGAN COULD BECOME A MODERN-DAY PREM RUGBY GREAT

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT • Two Embraer jets fly over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium ahead of the Greatest Rivalry second Test between South Africa and New Zealand. The planes flew within 50ft of the stadium roof.

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

WE PLAYED A MATCH FOR LEICESTER TIGERS!

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“ONE OF THE CHIEFS PROPS TRIED TO EAT 50 PIECES OF SUSHI. HE VOMITED EVERYWHERE” • The new Sale Sharks scrum-half on food challenges, surfing and his Maori hei-tiki

HEREFORD RFC • Each Club of the Month wins a set of Shock Doctor mouthguards. Email nominations to joseph.robinson@futurenet.com

KEN OWENS

RISING STARS

“IF ROBBIE WILLIAMS COULDN’T CRACK AMERICA, WHAT CHANCE DOES RUGBY HAVE?” • Editor JOE ROBINSON fears that rugby’s American obsession could damage the sport’s growth closer to home…

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

PLAY RUGBY DURING CONFLICT • The UKRAINE WOMEN’S SEVENS team is making great strides despite the war raging in their nation

FRANCE 1986-91 • One of the coolest kits ever produced worn by some of the coolest players we’ve ever seen…

MY RUGBY WORLD • The former Munster and Ireland wing on heroes, hard hits and being left speechless

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THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF… HOLM • Amidst the ongoing drama surrounding Welsh rugby, JAC MORGAN has arrived at Gloucester and looks certain to become The Shed’s obsession…

WILL PORTER • The Harlequins No 9 hopes to turn over a new leaf with a fresh feel at the club

IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHANGE YOUR OPINION WHEN YOU REALISE HOW WRONG IT WAS • Stephen Jones reflects on the players he didn’t rate who left egg on his face – and those whose talents he says have always been overinflated…

THE BIG INTERVIEW • LAST SEASON SAW JOAN CAUDULLO GUIDE MONTPELLIER TO A CHALLENGE CUP TITLE AND REACH THE TOP 14 FINAL. HEAR FROM ONE OF FRANCE’S MOST HOTLY-RATED COACHES…

THE ORiGiNAL BAD BOY OF ENGLISH RUGBY • Long before Henry Pollock, there was Will Carling, the England captain who made headlines on and off the pitch, good and bad…

THE COLLECTOR’S ITEM • JOHN LOVELL has dedicated his life to collecting memorabilia and programmes which tell a fascinatingcentury-long story of rugby

HENDY MAN • Northampton Saints’ GEORGE HENDY has two PREM titles under his belt at just 23 – but now he wants higher honours

BACK TO BACK IN BORDEAUX • One weekend. Two stadiums. Two formats of rugby. Nowhere near enough steak and wine…

WITH THE MODERN-DAY BARBARIANS • In the increasingly money-driven pro era, can the old-school bastions of fun still thrive in rugby union? We went to find out…

LANNA FROM HEAVEN • With the help of a Geordie expat, a club in northern THAILAND is changing the lives of young people for the better

THE GREAT ARMENIANRUGBY REVIVAL • Corruption and war took rugby to the brink of extinction in Armenia. But a group of rugby fanatics are putting the sport back on the map

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