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…

“It’s okay to enter the new season full of hope!”

LA VIE EN D’OR • A photo of Paris 2024 poster boy Antoine Dupont scoring in the Olympic sevens final is projected in Montmartre. France beat Fiji 28-7 to win the men’s gold medal

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • News from the four corners of the globe

RED ROSES v BLACK FERNS

MARK ROBINSON

“I broke my electric scooter in a week – I was too heavy!” • The Sale forward on Princess Diana, disagreeing with Dad and dodgy brand deals

BEST & WORST HARLEQUINS • Megafan Will Humphreys sorts the jokers from the jesters at Harlequins over the years

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

RISING STARS

Is the off-season long enough for players?

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

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… CYCLE ACROSS THE USA FOR CHARITY • RW talks to Peter Winterbottom and Mike Teague about Doddie’5 Ride USA

RUGBY RANT • Mark Palmer says Scotland’s tour of the Americas was far from a waste of time

KEITH FLOYD WAS OUR COVER STAR • The much-loved TV chef told Rugby World about his obsession for the game

LONDON WASPS 2005-2007 • A jersey from a time when Wasps ruled the nest…

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

JUNIOR KPOKU • The Racing lock who won the U20 World Cup with England this summer

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SEASON’S GREETINGS • Your complete guide to every team in the Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship ahead of the 2024-25 campaign…

2023 2024 BY THE NUMBERS

BATH

BRISTOL

EXETER

GLOUCESTER

HARLEQUINS

LEICESTER

NEWCASTLE

NORTHAMPTON

SALE

SARACENS

2023 2024 The BY THE NUMBERS

BENETTON

VODACOM BULLS

CARDIFF

CONNACHT

DRAGONS

EDINBURGH

GLASGOW

LEINSTER

LIONS

MUNSTER

OSPREYS

SCARLETS

HOLLYWOODBETS SHARKS

DHL STORMERS

ULSTER

ZEBRE PARMA

“The day that America wins the Rugby World Cup will be a game changer” • The enthusiasm for rugby in the USA is way bigger than people think, says Stephen Jones, and the sport could become irresistible there

THE TOULOUSE TALENT FACTORY • RW attends a unique coaching camp to learn how Pierre Villepreux built the greatest club side in the world

“People perceive me as an ogre” • Steve Diamond’s reputation precedes him, but no one at Newcastle will give a jot if he can rescue the Premiership’s perennial strugglers

Diary of an OLY • A first-hand account of what it’s like to become an Olympian with Team GB’s ELLIE KILDUNNE…

TOBY BOOTH • The Ospreys head coach is well settled in Swansea and after sneaking into the URC play-offs last year, he’s looking to push on in 2024-25

PART OF THE FURNITURE • SIMON ‘SHOULDERS’ BAKER from Old Brockleians RFC is what grass-roots rugby is all about

THE WALES DUO SET TO IGNITE GLOUCESTER • Tomos Williams and Gareth Anscombe can get the tries...