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..

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SERGIO PARISSE PERSONIFIES THE SIX NATIONS

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KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES • Huw Jones, urged on by Ben White, scores Scotland’s fourth try in their 31-20 Six Nations win v England. It was their third consecutive Calcutta Cup victory at Murrayfield.

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

FRANCE AND ENGLAND PLAYED FOR THE SLAM

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“I’VE LEARNED HOW TO SHED A BOILED EGG FROM ITS SHELL BY BLOWING IT” • The Saints and England lock on culinary tricks, pinstriped trousers and Pirates of the Caribbean

OLD WIMBLEDONIANS RFC

KEN OWENS

RISING STARS

IS AUSTRALIA V HONG KONG THE RIGHT GAME TO OPEN THE 2027 WORLD CUP?

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

PLAY IN A LEGENDS MATCH • Father Time comes for us all, but retired professionals can still pull on the boots

MUNSTER 2002-03 • Munster’s glory days in Europe came after years of near-misses and crushing disappointment…

MY RUGBY WORLD • The ITV Rugby World Cup frontman on heroes, hard hats and hairy moments

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THE MEN’S SIX NATIONS

SIX NATIONS LEGENDS • Exclusive interviews with a stellar half-dozen who helped shape the world’s best championship

LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO • England’s gladiator at eight was central to their early Six Nations success

PAUL O’CONNELL • The giant from Limerick spearheaded the reverse in Ireland’s Six Nations fortunes

CHRIS PATERSON • The record-breaking Scot was a Six Nations beacon amid many moments of gloom

SHANE WILLIAMS • The pocket rocket winger defied the odds to become one of the modern greats

SERGE BETSEN • The battling flanker overcame a sticky start to become an icon and double Grand Slam winner

SERGIO PARISSE • Probably the greatest Six Nations player to have never won a title, the Italian talisman was revered by all

ANDRÉ ESTERHUIZEN • Part centre and part back-row, the Springbok is the prototype for the modern game

THE FREEDOM TO REPLACE MORE THAN HALF THE TEAM IS A BETRAYING NONSENSE • Thirty years after their introduction, Stephen Jones says tactical substitutes remain a blight on a sport that has become more dangerous and less exciting

WHERE HAVE ALL THE WELSH GONE? • The exodus of talent across the border to England is one of many issues now afflicting Welsh rugby

THE ORIGINAL HYBRID • Long before the likes of Earl and Esterhuizen, Italy flanker MAURO BERGAMASCO moonlighted at scrum-half…

THE AMATEUR INTERNATIONALS • All around the world, grass-roots rugby players are upping their game for the international stage

GREAT DANES • Denmark’s women have beaten the odds to reach the Championship Sevens Series – but their journey is far from over

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

HOW ITALY ARE ADDING LAYERS TO THEIR GAME • Deception and subtlety lay behind Italy’s opening try of the 2026 Six Nations, says ALEX GOODE

DAVID RIBBANS • The former England lock spills the beans on his Toulon pals…

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