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..

EDITOR’S LETTER

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH… • WORLD RUGBY recently approved a ‘birthright amendment’ to eligibility rules. From January, players will be able to switch allegiance and represent the country of their, their parents’ or their grandparents’ birth after a stand-down period of three years from Test rugby. They can only move nations once.

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • Key dates for your oval-ball diary this festive season

THE DIRECTORY • All the fixtures and TV details to see you through Christmas, the New Year and beyond

DOWNTIME WITH… ABBY DOW • The Red Roses wing talks dad jokes, engineering and fancy-dress outfits

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

LAST STOPS

The art of referee management • Captains need to build a rapport with referees, says our former elite match official

GISELLE MATHER • A World Cup winner in 1994 who is now Wasps Women’s director of rugby

RISING STARS

Was landslide loss to the All Blacks good for rugby in the US?

WHAT GOES ON TOUR… • Goes in Rugby World

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… BE RUGBY’S MOST DECORATED PLAYER • New Zealand’s Kelly Brazier has a trophy haul to envy

THE RUGBY RANT • The Premiership is missing a trick by not having a fantasy league, says reader Ben Armstrong

INSIDE THE MIND OF… CHARLES PIUTAU • The Bristol Bears star on basketball, bikes and building

Taniela Tupou • His explosive strength and deft skills have made the Wallaby tighthead a big hit

TOULOUSE SEEK JOY OF SIX • The French giants hope for more love in the Champions Cup that kicks off this month

JIMMY GOPPERTH • The New Zealander fly-half with more than 100 appearances for Wasps

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE • Need a little inspiration when it comes to shopping this festive season? We’re here to help with these suggestions – and there are lots more rugby-themed present ideas on rugbyworld.com

THE 100 BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW

HEAD TO T~E • Former England fly-half Stuart Barnes analyses Antoine Dupont’s skill-set…

FOCUS ON… CLUB RUGBY

Fans and funding on Fenner’s agenda • The Coventry fly-half gives his verdict on the state of the Championship. Joe Harvey reports

NEWS ROUND-UP

It’s a 2022 vision for USA skipper Zackary • The Exeter and Eagles back-row faces a big year ahead for club and country, says Sarah Mockford

NEWS ROUND-UP

FOCUS ON… SEVENS • We find out more about the ambitious Serpientes sides

NATIONALS 1&2

BARNSTAPLE

IMPERIAL

OLD REIGATIAN

SCUNTHORPE

YORK

HOW TO KICK OFF • Harlequins and Italy fly-half Tommy Allan gives his top tips on the restart

THE SKILLS THAT MAKE JASMINE JOYCE A WORLD STAR • The Bristol and Wales winger is not just a brilliant try-scorer, says Sean Holley

THE INSIDE LINE • Develop Jaz Joyce’s skills on the training paddock

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING THIS MONTH… PEAK LIKE THE ALL BLACKS

CROSSWORD

INTOUCH • Email your letters to rugbyworldletters@futurenet.com or write to our editorial address

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