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..

“Passionate Pumas illustrate beauty of sport”

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALK ING ABOUT THIS MONTH…

LEADING FIGURE • Captain Willie John McBride leads the British & Irish Lions onto the pitch during their 1974 tour of South Africa. McBride played a record 17 Tests for the Lions and the 1974 team went unbeaten on that 22-match tour

YOUR RUGBY CALENDAR • Significant dates for your oval-ball diary this December

THE DIRECTORY • All the fixtures and TV info you need leading into Christmas and beyond

DOWNTIME WITH… GARETH DAVIES • The Scarlets and Wales scrum-half on pranks, dogs and unwise purchases

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

Kidology isn’t big or clever • The All Blacks scored recently after a dodgy dummy – our former ref wasn’t impressed

SIMON RAIWALUI • The former Fiji lock is now general manager of high performance on the islands

RISING STARS

Where should World Rugby’s next big push be?

WHAT GOES ON TOUR…

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO … USE RUGBY TO TAKE ON THE MAFIA • A Sicilian team is helping to save children from the grips of organised crime

THE RUGBY RANT • It’s time bigger blokes got awards nods from World Rugby, writes Russ Petty

INSIDE THE MIND OF… ANDREW BRACE • The young IRFU referee talks Belgium, violin playing and World Cup ambitions

Ali James • The head of medical services at Wasps is an integral part of their team

ALL ABOARD EURO EXPRESS • The new-look Champions Cup kicks off this month and features less margin for error than ever

PERCY MONTGOMERY • Age 46 Position Full-back Teams Stormers, Sharks, Dragons, Perpignan & South Africa

BENJAMIN KAYSER • The former France hooker who now works as a television pundit

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RUGBY’S REAL HEROES • We shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done around the world with seven inspiring stories

VOICE OF CHANGE • World Cup winner Siya Kolisi is now tackling pivotal of f-field issues, like gender-based violence

MAPIMPI’S MISSION • Why the Springbok wing is a “true role model”

RACHAEL BURFORD • The World Cup winner is a driving force in the women’s game

“For every bark of an underdog, we have him to thank” • He may not be a familiar face but Mark Egan has had a huge impact on the global game. He’s the biggest unsung hero of them all, says Stephen Jones

TOP 10 HEROIC FEATS • Former England fly-half Stuart Barnes reflects on standout acts – on and off the field – in rugby’s history

WILL STUART • The Bath and England tighthead talks rowing, flute playing and Idi Amin

EXE FACTOR • Ali Hepher’s role in Exeter’s success story should not be underestimated, as this extract from a new book on the 2020 double winners makes clear

DUHAN VAN DER MERWE • The wing dispels rumours and describes his unusual route to Scotland honours

“I try my best to be vulnerable” • Often the picture of calm, Anton Lienert-Brown has put in a lot of work on himself to feel comfortable at the highest level

MY LIFE IN PICTURES… JASON LEONARD • The England stalwart and current British &...