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..

“Rugby needs open-door policy, not closed shop”

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH • “A new generation of rugby stars”

WALTZING O’DRISCOLL

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • Key dates for your oval-ball diary in November

THE DIRECTORY • There’s a big few weeks of international rugby ahead – here are all the details you need

“How fun would it be to be as big as Nemani!” • The Leicester Tigers and England scrum-half talks close mates and fake snakes

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

Quick tap, slow thinking • Dan Robson’s semi-final try shouldn’t have stood, says our former top official

PAUL GRAYSON • The former Northampton and England fly-half who scored 400 Test points

RISING STARS

Do we need to overhaul rugby’s disciplinary process?

WHAT GOES ON TOUR… [Goes in Rugby World]

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO… GO FROM REFEREE TO TEST COACH • Now coaching Fiji, former player and ref Glen Jackson has a unique perspective

THE RUGBY RANT • End players clattering try-scorers, argues Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent

INSIDE THE MIND OF… JAKE BALL • The Scarlets and Wales lock talks currency, caps and cricket

Phil Dollman • A tribute to the Exeter Chiefs stalwart who has bowed out of top-flight rugby

DOUBLE DATE • England meet France back-to-back this month as preparations for RWC 2021 step up

PAUL VOLLEY • Age 49 (2 Nov 1971) Position Flanker Teams Wasps, Castres, Harlequins & London Scottish

MERAB SHARIKADZE • The Georgia centre who captained his country at the 2019 World Cup

A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON DELIVERING

EARL’S ALOUD • Whether for Bristol, Saracens or England, the flanker has become a big noise

“Ben offers England something different” • Saracens coach Alex Sanderson

“It makes me proud to watch him play” • Performance coach Rory Teague

“Rugby without fans is a film without dialogue” • As the absence of crowds is keenly felt throughout sport, Stephen Jones pays tribute to the game’s lifeblood – supporters

MY LIFE IN PICTURES… STEPHEN JONES • The Wales centurion reflects on key moments in both his playing and coaching career

GAËL FICKOU • From teen sensation to Test regular, the France back has found his groove

THE MAKING OF JAMES LOWE • The Leinster winger is in line to make his Ireland debut this month, so we’ve spoken to coaches and team-mates past and present to find out about his route to Test rugby

Ritchie pickings • Whether making telling tackles on the pitch or growing a hand-gel business off it, the Edinburgh and Scotland back-rower relishes keeping busy

“He is as close to the per fect passer of a ball as the sport has seen” • All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith has rediscovered his best form in 2020. Stuart Barnes looks at how he’s done it

HEAD TO TOE • A detailed look at the All Black’s skill-set

BALANCE OF POWER • Time after time we have heard clichés about Aussie forwards. To flourish, the Wallabies pack must find the sweet spot between grit, flair and modern pragmatism

NICCOLÒ CANNONE • The Benetton lock is part of Italy’s new generation and is...