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…

We are so lucky to see generational talents

DISCOVER THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF ARSENAL

REMEMBER WHEN… WASPS RULED THE ROOST IN EUROPE • It’s known simply as ‘that try’ – the Rob Howley grubber score that defied the laws of physics

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • We go globe-hopping with these ten rugby tales

Ten things you should know about… THE PACIFIC FOUR SERIES

DOWNTIME WITH… SIMONE FERRARI • The Benetton and Italy prop on barbecues, cleaning boots and Berta the dog

Herbst fiasco was human error • Our former ref wants clarity after the Quins lock’s premature return from the bin

KEN OWENS • The Wales great who also represented the Scarlets and Lions with distinction

RISING STARS

Should women use a smaller ball?

WHAT GOES ON TOUR…

RUGBY RANT • Writer Sam Larner rails against rugby’s scheduling of fixtures

BEST & WORST LEICESTER TIGERS • Elliott Butlin of blog A View From LE2 on Johnno, the Banter Years and that Burns drop-goal

Courtney Lawes • After 17 years as a Northampton Saint, the England centurion is leaving for France

HAIL TO THE CHIEF • Louis Rees-Zammit has signed with Kansas City Chiefs on his NFL odyssey

TIM VISSER

AARON GRANDIDIER NKANANG • The France Sevens flyer on the rise of the Olympic hosts

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THE ENTERTAINER • He’s one of the most talked-about players on the planet and one of the hardest to define. But the way he plays rugby puts butts in seats. In this exclusive interview, we ask FINN RUSSELL all about our game

“We should talk about the great entertainers every issue – rugby is meant to be fun!” • Stephen Jones waxes lyrical on the players who have thrilled him the most down the years – with their guts as much as their skill

HARRY PATERSON • The Edinburgh full-back is hungry for more after his memorable Test debut

The Making Of Marcus Smith • Is his talent innate or hard-earned? We trace the journey of the Harlequins and England star

TOP 12 FINISHERS • It’s try-time as we run down a list of our favourite scorers across the global game down the years

ROSSLYN PARK SEVENS • With blockbuster numbers, high skill and a fired-up crowd of players, former pupils and parents, this traditional event is as strong as ever

WHAT’S UP WITH ULSTER • Mid-season changes to leadership, poor form on the pitch and a lot of confused looks from fans – Tom English digs into troubled times at the Irish province

A snapshot of the Women’s 6N • The Women’s Six Nations provided plenty of colour, character and collisions. Here’s a taste of the action-packed tournament…

ETENE NANAI-SETURO • Is an All Blacks call-up coming for the Chief? We meet the latest star Down Under

MY LIFE IN PICTURES… NATASHA ‘MO’ HUNT • From World Cup glory to Olympic heartache and everything in-between, the Red Roses No 9 talks us through her career

BEST FOOT FORWARD • Scoring tries, kicking sharply and celebrating like Ronaldo – meet the latest Italian tyro, LORENZO PANI

MY DAY OFF… ADAM RADWAN • The Newcastle Falcons wing finds salmon fishing...