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…

HARD-BOILED SWEETS AND TREVOR LEOTA…

LIKE THEY NEVER LEFT… • Ellie Kildunne scores England’s fifth try as they began their Six Nations defence with a 33-12 win over Ireland. The 77,120 Twickenham crowd was a record for a Women’s Six Nations game.

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

KEN OWENS

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“I’VE GOT A HYBRID CAR BUT I CAN NEVER GET A CHARGING SPOT AT TRAINING” • The Gloucester fly-half on annoyances, a talent for padel and butchering a Madonna song after his England debut

CHEW VALLEY RFC

DAN LYLE

RISING STARS

ARE NEUTRAL VENUES A GOOD THING?

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

COACH YOUR YOUNGER BROTHER… • When England fly-half George Ford is back at Sale Sharks, he takes orders from his attack coach and big brother, JOE FORD

HARLEQUINS 2012 • Remembering happier times in the colourful quadrants of the world-famous London club…

MY RUGBY WORLD • The Michelin-starred chef on his days as a tighthead prop and his passion for Gloucester

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REES LIGHTNING • After returning from the NFL, Louis Rees-Zammit is mastering a new position at a new club

NEWCASTLE RED BULLS ARE LEADING THE PREM INTO A NEW ERA • The northern outpost has come into the heartland, says Stephen Jones, and proved that rugby can be transformed at the flick of a switch

CALUORI • The Saracens and England A ace is reaching for the stars because he knows if he misses, he can always land on a few clouds…

LUCAS FRIDAY • The supremely talented Harlequins scrum-half is on a fast track to senior England honours

THE AULD CALCUTTA CLASH IN EDINBURGH • Watching one of Test rugby’s great rivalries in one of Europe’s most stunning city destinations…

THE BIG INTERVIEW • LEICESTER AND ENGLAND PROP JOE HEYES IS MORE THAN A RUGBY PLAYER, HE’S A CERTIFIED HISTORY BUFF TOO

HAS THE CHAMP BEEN CHUMPED? • AS PREM RUGBY LAUNCHES ITS FRANCHISE ERA, HAS ENGLAND’S SECOND TIER BEEN CUT AWAY FOR GOOD?

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? • Remember your Orrells, your Richmonds, your West Hartlepools? Rugby World looks back at the top-flight clubs of yesteryear…

MY DAY OFF • When not winning PREM and European titles, Bath duo Josh Bayliss and Kieran Verden are getting under the bonnet

STATE SUPREMACY • RW witnessed the end of the private school stranglehold on the U18 CONTINENTAL TYRES SCHOOLS CUP

GIBRALTAR ARE READY TO ROCK • After years of campaigning, Gibraltar are officially part of the Rugby Europe family – and they plan to make up for lost time

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

HOW EXETER TRANSFORMED THEIR FORTUNES • The Chiefs have rediscovered their mojo and become a force once again, says ALEX GOODE

ELLIOTT OBATOYINBO • The Newcastle full-back shines a light on the Red Bulls rabble

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

Rugby firsts • Northampton Saints boss PHIL DOWSON on how it all started for him in rugby

IN TOUCH • Email your letters to rugbyworldletters@futurenet.com or...