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..

Front Row • WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH…

EDITOR’S LETTER • Get a slice of the rugby action in 2025!

HIGH BROW • A battered and bruised Dafydd Jenkins leaves the pitch following Exeter Chiefs’ 28-15 loss at Leicester Tigers

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES • A whistlestop tour of the rugby globe

THE CHAMPIONS CAME A CROPPER • England got a rude awakening when defending their title in the 2004 Six Nations

MEL DEANE

“I’d love to learn the fiddle and play country music” • The Loughborough and Red Roses star on violin playing, air fryers and historical fiction

OLD PRIORIAN RFC • Giving grass-roots rugby the love that it deserves…

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

RISING STARS

FACE-OFF • Is the Champions Cup dying in its current format?

THE RUGBY EUROPE CHAMPIONSHIP

Tom Voyce • RW pays tribute to the late England wing who was a key part of Wasps’ golden era

ENGLAND 1991 • A jersey that recalls so much pride and emotion – and lasting regret at a lost opportunity

MY RUGBY WORLD WITH STUART McINALLY • The ex-Scotland captain turned commercial pilot on Blair Kinghorn, lucky boxers and a famous try

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HIT FOR SIX • Your ultimate guide to every team in the 2025 Men’s Six Nations

ENGLAND • After a torrid 2024, Steve Borthwick’s men need to regroup – and fast

FRANCE • Can the returning Antoine Dupont propel les Bleus to a Grand Slam title?

IRELAND • A three-peat would emboss the men in green as the greatest Irish team in history

ITALY • The Azzurri will be hard-pressed to improve on last year’s record-breaking campaign

SCOTLAND • Can their golden generation finally deliver Six Nations success?

WALES • Warren Gatland’s squad must roll their sleeves up after hitting rock-bottom

“Scotland v Ireland is key to the whole shooting match” • Selection for the Lions tour will hinge greatly on the Six Nations, says Stephen Jones. So who are the bolters who can force their way in?

DORIS’DAY • CAELAN DORIS is set to win his 50th Ireland cap in the year when many have him pencilled in to captain the Lions

SLEIGHT OF FOOT • Northampton and England speedster OLLIE SLEIGHTHOLME is making his mark on the international stage after a whirlwind 2024

TYRONE GREEN • The South African-born Harlequins star is eyeing an England call up in 2025

MY DAY OFF… RICHARD CAPSTICK • Come with us as we visit the Exeter Chiefs forwardwho runs two pizza franchises with his brothers

ALL EYES ON ROSS

Celtic Curse • Ireland are a bogey teamfor Scotland. We take a closer look at this curse of the Irish…

BABY BLEU • Léo Barré is the latest in a line of young French stars hoping to bury the blues of last season’s World Cup

Spanish steps • It’s a new era for los Leones and their impressive coach Pablo Bouza – and only qualification for the 2027 World Cup will do

THE QUICK QUIZ • Do you know your rugby onions? Ten teasers for your tea break

“YOU’RE A LONG TIME RETIRED” • After a ten-year hiatus, Rugby World editor Joe Robinson...