Thunder Down Under: our souvenir edition toasts the triumph of the Lions tour and looks towards the new season
THERE’S a real treat in store for rugby fans this month – with a souvenir edition of Rugby World. Celebrating the British & Irish Lions’ epic series win in Australia, the magazine is jam-packed with exclusive interviews, stunning photos and fab facts from the tour.
We speak to Alun Wyn Jones, Tommy Bowe, Tom Youngs and Ryan Grant about the Lions’ thunder Down Under, plus get the lowdown from a tourist who has graced the pitch in each of the past six Lions series. Yes, let’s hear it for Doc Robson!
But as well as reliving every moment from a memorable six weeks, we turn our attention to the new season. Quins’ Nick Kennedy, Scarlets’ John Barclay, Connacht coach Pat Lam and Cardiff Blues returnee Gethin Jenkins are our Spotlight subjects, while we ask whether the salary cap should stay or go in our Big Debate.
The Sevens World Cup, rugby in Rwanda, the School of Hard Knocks in Glasgow, and previews to the French Top 14 and Rugby Championship seasons are among other tasty dishes in our not-to-be-missed souvenir issue.
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Front Row…
Sidelines – Lions awards, mixed-ability rugby, hotshots
30 minutes with – Simon Zebo
James Robson – The Lions doctor on why this summer’s tour trumps 1997
Ollie Phillips – The Sevens World Cup was a flop, says the England player
Max Evans – The Scotland centre talks life with Top 14 champs Castres
Spotlights…
Gethin Jenkins – He missed out on the Lions’ success, but is now back to bolster the Blues. Owain Jones reports
Pat Lam – The sage Samoan’s philosophy has found an ideal match in Connacht. By Alan Dymock
John Barclay – A fresh start in Wales could be just the tonic the Scotland flanker needs, says Alan Dymock
Nick Kennedy – Quins’ new lock tells Bea Asprey why he’s swapped the South of France for London
Wing wonder: Ireland's Tommy Bowe talks about his highs and lows on the Lions tour in the latest issue
Centres…
Tommy Bowe – Why the Lions series win was extra special for the Irish wing
Tom Youngs – England’s Lions hooker on family, fate and fighting spirit
Alun Wyn Jones – Meet the Lions skipper who reinforced his reputation in Oz
Ryan Grant – The Scot’s unusual journey to Test rugby via the Army
2013 Lions story – Relive every moment with our match reviews and timeline
Pro Insight – Match analysis with the Lions
Fitness/Pro Playbook – An upper-body workout and how to attack from a lineout
Minis – Side-on tackling and a fun game
Stephen Jones – Have the U20s kicked off a great new era for England?
Man on a mission: can Francois Trinh-Duc guide Montpellier to the Top 14 title?
Top 14 – Montpellier fly-half François Trinh-Duc on the new season
Rwanda – How rugby helps to heal the wounds of Rwanda’s history
Big Debate – Should the Premiership keep a salary cap? Read two views
Australia – Adam Ashley-Cooper on this year’s Rugby Championship
Wasted Talents – Ten Test players who could have achieved so much more
Rugby Rehab – How School of Hard Knocks is helping Glasgow’s youth
Backs…
Essentials – The latest books and products
Uncovered – Shane Williams’s life and times
Tour Tale – A mad dash to the airport…
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