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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WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH…

“There’s plenty to excite and intrigue this season”

A TIGHT SQUEEZE • Jack Lam, straining every sinew, powers over the line to score for Waikato against Wellington during an NPC match in New Zealand

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • Key dates for your oval-ball diary in September

URC

DOWNTIME WITH… ANDY FRIEND “He found the tooth and asked Craig Joubert to pop it in his pocket for him” • Connacht’s head coach talks teething problems, cleaning toilets and scoffing crisps

WHAT’S ON YOUR PHONE

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

LAST STOPS

When is a ball officially ‘in touch’? • Our former elite referee brings clarity to an area of confusion for many fans

STUART LANCASTER • The former England head coach who is now senior coach at Leinster

RISING STARS

Are results more important than entertainment?

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

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO…FINALLY PLAY RUGBY AGAIN • After a rough 18 months, Plymouth Albion are ready to tear into National One

THE RUGBY RANT • Former Wales player Gem Hallett calls on the WRU to deliver a proper elite women’s pathway

INSIDE THE MIND OF… ANDREW TRIMBLE • The former Ulster and Ireland wing on TV work, tech and taking to the saddle

Trevor Nyakane • With hard work, approachability and adaptabilty, the Bulls prop is a true leader

LAYING DOWN THE LAWS • Here’s the lowdown on the changes World Rugby has introduced for this season

SPENCER BROWN • Age 48 Position Wing Teams Richmond, Bristol, Royal Navy, Combined Services & England

JONNY PETRIE • The former Scotland back-row who is chief executive of Ulster Rugby

ENJOY THESE SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS

MIGHTY QUINS • As the men’s and women’s teams prepare to defend titles, Louis Lynagh and Emily Scott discuss the possibility of a ‘double double’

KYLE STEYN • The Glasgow Warrior talks injury lows, international highs and Nelson Mandela

WELCOME TO THE NEW SEASON • Here’s your team-by-team guide for every club in the Gallagher Premiership, United Rugby Championship and Premier 15s

BATH

BRISTOL

EXETER

GLOUCESTER

HARLEQUINS

LEICESTER

LONDON IRISH

NEWCASTLE

NORTHAMPTON

SALE

SARACENS

WASPS

WORCESTER

MARTIN ANAYI • Chief executive of the rebranded and expanded United Rugby Championship

BENETTON

BULLS

CARDIFF

CONNACHT

DRAGONS

EDINBURGH

GLASGOW

LEINSTER

LIONS

MUNSTER

OSPREYS

SCARLETS

SHARKS

STORMERS

ULSTER

ZEBRE

BRISTOL

DMP

EXETER

GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY

HARLEQUINS

LOUGHBOROUGH

SALE

SARACENS

WASPS

WORCESTER

MICHAEL COLLINS • Get to know the Ospreys’ new midfield recruit from New Zealand

“If the women’s game gets things right, it will be a different sport by the end of 2022” • With World Cup qualifiers this month, high-powered autumn...