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…

THE WOMEN HAVE GOT THE WORLD IN MOTION

RAIN STOPS PLAY • Cédric Abellon, the Toulon fans’ cheerleader, is caught by a sudden rainstorm at Stade Mayol. The club’s Top 14 match against La Rochelle had to be postponed due to a flooded pitch.

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

REMEMBER WHEN… JASON LEONARD BECAME ENGLAND’S FIRST CENTURION

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

DOWNTIME WITH AMY RULE • The Exeter prop – the first Black Fern to play in the PWR – on cockiness, chips and why team-mates call her Cutter

STAINES RFC

KEN OWENS

RISING STARS

T#E RUGBY R@NT! • Australian writer JON RICHARDSON demands a law change to reduce the number of kicks at goal

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

STAGE THE ARMED FORCES’ WORLD CUP • Alan Pearey reports on the leading tournament for women in defence

SOUTH AFRICA 2006-07 • The toughest test these world champions faced came against the Tongans in the pool stage…

MY RUGBY WORLD • The TNT Sports presenter on pigs’ feet, pranking Sam Warburton and what makes a perfect pundit

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HOW THE WORLD CUP WAS WON… • The story of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and how England’s Red Roses produced a fairytale ending…

OUR TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT • The players who set the standard in Rugby World’s combined team of the 2025 World Cup

THE BIG INTERVIEW

AFOLABI FASOGBON • The Gloucester tighthead is chasing England honours following a breakthrough season

TONGAN THAW • TANIELA TUPOU aka Tongan Thor was a schoolboy sensation who looked untouchable for Australia… until he wasn’t

STEPHEN JONES • Rugby’s most outspoken and influential journalist

FROM THE ANDES… TO THE THAMES • A life in London was never the plan for Harlequins winger RODRIGO ISGRÓ but he is loving every minute…

WITNESSING HISTORY AT THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP • Cowboy hats and smiles – the 2025 Rugby World Cup sent the women’s game to the stars…

TOM JORDAN • The Scotland back is revelling in life at the PREM’s great entertainers, Bristol Bears

THE SHOW GOES ON… • The World Cup may be over but women’s rugby is just getting going. Here’s your preview to the PWR season

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THOMAS CLARKSON • The Leinster and Ireland prop is the future at tighthead for both...