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…

BOKS’ REIGN WILL END… EVENTUALLY

BOOTS AND ALL • Bordeaux-Bègles wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey clings to the boot of Scarlets full-back Jac Davies during the Champions Cup pool stage. Defending champions Bordeaux won the game 50-21.

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

ENGLAND BEGAN THEIR POST-2015 REBUILD

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“I ASKED A GIRL OUT BY SERENADING HER. IT DIDN’T WORK” • The Exeter Chiefs wing on embarrassing proposals, performance anxiety and being nifty at sums

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

KEN OWENS

RISING STARS

DOES THE NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP DEVALUE THE RUGBY WORLD CUP?

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

GIVE BACK TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY • Rugby World joins BRISTOL BEARS over the festive period as they give a little back to the city and its people

BARBARIANS 1973 • The world’s most famous invitational team was responsible for the greatest-ever try…

MY RUGBY WORLD • The Six Nations anchor on family ties, snow in Rome and being carried home by Jonah Lomu

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THE GREATEST RUGBY TEAM EVER! • How RASSIE ERASMUS built a Springbok dynasty – and transformed our sport

CENTRE STAGE • Exeter Chiefs and England stalwart HENRY SLADE says he feels better than ever

ONE ENGLISH GRAND SLAM SINCE 2003 IS PATHETIC. IT’S TIME THEY MEASURED UP • From scrapping competitions to silencing Neil Diamond, Stephen Jones lists his ten rugby wishes for 2026. Hold on to your hats!

TOM CHRISTIE • The Kiwi back-row tells RW why he jumped at the chance to join Newcastle’s Red Bull revolution

BEST “I WANT TO BE THE PLAYER IN THE WORLD” • Red Roses star Ellie Kildunne lived up to expectations at the World Cup – but she plans to get even better

A WEEKEND IN BRIVE WITH FR-UK • JOE WORSLEY takes us to his former club to spread the gospel of the French rugby experience in all its glory

THE BIG INTERVIEW • AFTER WORKING HIS WAY THROUGH THE RANKS IN AUSTRALIA, JASON GILMORE IS NOW IN THE TOP JOB AT HARLEQUINS WITH A GALLAGHER PREM TURNAROUND ON THE AGENDA

JOSEPH WOODWARD •  The Leicester Tigers centre is blooming following a breakout season under Michael Cheika

All things come to those who are great… • The SPRINGBOKS and ALL BLACKS face off in the inaugural ‘Greatest Rivalry’ series in 2026. Will it grow the game or is it simply leaving others behind?

DOING IT FOR YORKSHIRE • It’s been 14 years since the White Rose County dined among England’s elite. But DONCASTER KNIGHTS are hoping to put Yorkshire squarely back on the map

BEHIND THE SCENES • A decade has passed and England have drawn Wales in their World Cup group again, so we revisit the 2015 saga

ELBOWS UP FOR CANADA! • Young lock PIERS VON DADELSZEN hopes to change the fortunes of Canadian men’s rugby as they arrow in on RWC 2027

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

ENGLAND’S NEW THREAT UNDER LEE BLACKETT • The highly respected attack coach is giving England another dimension, says ALEX GOODE

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