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…

“Sevens shows way in engaging new audiences”

A TOUR LIK E NO OTHER • The British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa was unprecedented for many reasons, from Covid protocols to that coach video. Here we reflect on the series and review all the matches

The Third Test

The Second Test

The First Test

The Warm-ups

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • Key dates for your oval-ball diary in the coming weeks

THE DIRECTORY • The Lions tour may be over but there’s lots of rugby still being played – here are the details

“Acting sounds fun. Imagine playing dress-up for the rest of your life!” • The Bristol Bears prop talks polystyrene, pasta and playing the jester

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • A round-up of news from all points of the globe

How did this go unpunished? • Our former elite referee is gobsmacked by a ruling from the recent England-USA game

ROB VICKERMAN • The former England Sevens captain who is now a commentator

RISING STARS

Should it be made easier to switch national allegiance?

WHAT GOES ON TOUR… • [Goes in Rugby World]

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… WIN OLYMPIC GOLD • Fiji men are back-to-back Olympic sevens champions after triumph in Tokyo

THE RUGBY RANT • Judge refs on the decisions they are able to make in the moment, says referee JP Doyle

SHORT PASS

INSIDE THE MIND OF… ALEX DOMBRANDT • Get to know the Harlequins and England No 8

Huw Bennett • S&C coach, quizmaster, ‘turtle’ bag man – the former Wales hooker was busy in South Africa

BLACK AND GOLD • New Zealand triumphed in the women’s sevens in Tokyo. Here’s your Olympics round-up

JAMES SIMPSON-DANIEL • Age 39 (30 May 1982) Position Wing Teams Gloucester & England

GARY GOLD • The US Eagles coach who is preparing for crucial World Cup qualifiers

“The strangest tour of them all” • Stephen Jones, part of the travelling media party in South Africa, provides an insight into what it’s like to follow the Lions during a pandemic

{ Mr Modest y } • Ireland centre ROBBIE HENSHAW is not one to sing his own praises. But with his feats on the pitch – not to mention his musical ability – he is undoubtedly a talented Lion

The Lions, the pitch and the tour road • From jumps in Jersey to shuttle runs in South Africa, go behind the scenes with the 2021 British & Irish squad

MY LIFE IN PICTURES… NEIL JENKINS • The kicking guru who has been on six Lions tours as a player and coach (and one as a fan!) reflects on his career to date

CENTRE SPARKS • A spell in midfield has reinvigorated ELLIOT DALY. The Lion talks positional versatility, backing his instincts and challenging for titles with Saracens

LIONS TEAM-MATES • Elliot Daly gives us the lowdown on the touring squad

GRIMES of PASSION • As one of the few women involved in international wheelchair rugby, Kylie Gr imes will relish this month’s Paralympics in Tokyo

Pool A • Great Britain coach Paul Shaw’s verdict on the teams in Tokyo

Pool B • The teams looking to scupper Great Britain’s medal bid in Japan

CROSS WORD

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