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…

RIPPING AWAY RELEGATION IS PAINFUL FOR US PURISTS

WHO CAN STOP THE BOKS? • South Africa’s U20 men’s team celebrate winning the Junior World Championship having beaten France 16-5 in the final. The Springboks are now the twice-defending champions of the U20 and Men’s World Cups.

DIRECTORY • A new season brings new ambitions – the fixtures and TV details for the weeks ahead

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

THE PREM HAD MORE TEAMS THAN THE CELTIC LEAGUE

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“I DON’T WANT TO TOOT MY OWN HORN BUT I WAS A DECENT CRICKETER” • The Benetton and Italy back-row on his love of bat and ball, Steven Gerrard and designer dressing gowns…

ST EDWARD’S OLD BOYS RUFC • Be named Club of the Month to win you and your teammates a set of Shock Doctor mouth guards. Email joseph.robinson@futurenet.com for more

KEN OWENS

RISING STARS

FACE-OFF IS THE NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP WORKING?

THE THINK PIECE • Considering the bigger picture with Counteruck, the new culture of rugby

PLAY 100 GAMES FOR YOUR CLUB • After eight years grinding away for Old Tiffinians RFC, deputy editor JOSH GRAHAM reflects on the journey

AUCKLAND BLUES 1996 • The boys in blue were dominant in the inaugural Super Rugby competition 30 years ago…

MY RUGBY WORLD • The two-time Winter Olympics medallist on Chris Paterson, the Melrose Sevens and the buzz of The Hive

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RIGHT, SAME AGAIN? • The club game is back – and all roads lead to the 2027 World Cup. Here are our extensive team guides for the Gallagher PREM and URC, plus a look at the Top 14…

25/26 BY THE NUMBERS

25/26 BY THE NUMBERS

TOP 14 2026-27 PREVIEW • A quick guide to the new campaign in France’s domestic top flight – one of the most electric leagues in world rugby

AN ANGLO-WELSH LEAGUE IS ESSENTIAL AS WE CLEAN UP RUGBY’S WRECKAGE • Club rugby is struggling and Test rugby is often boring and predictable, says Stephen Jones. A radical new blueprint is required…

LAWES UNTO HIMSELF • England Test centurion COURTNEY LAWES has returned from France and is taking aim at an incredible fifth Rugby World Cup

THE BIG INTERVIEW • AFTER WINNING THEIR SECOND PREM TITLE IN THREE YEARS, NORTHAMPTON SAINTS’ COACHING DUO PHIL DOWSON AND SAM VESTY TAKE US INSIDE THEIR RELATIONSHIP

WHAT’S HAPPENING OVER AT LEINSTER? • As Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber prepare for their domestic Last Dance, Rugby World asks where Dublin’s rugby elite go from here…

THE CLUB ON THE UP • A surprise promotion has seen world-famous BLACKHEATH FC enter England’s second tier, Champ Rugby, for the first time in 27 years…

A SHOT AT HISTORY • Despite a tough start to the Nations Cup, Uruguay are targeting the knockout stage of next year’s Rugby World Cup…

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

WHY GEORGE FURBANK WILL SHINE AT QUINS • Harlequins have signed a rare diamond in the England full-back, says ALEX GOODE

DARCY GRAHAM • The Edinburgh and Scotland wing spills the beans on his pals

IN THE BASKET • Rugby stuff you want, rugby stuff you need

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