A full list of contents for the March 2015 edition – a Six Nations special!
THE LATEST edition of Rugby World has everything you need to know about the 2015 Six Nations. There are features on every team, views from inside each camp, predictions on who will win as well as a look at the women’s and U20 tournaments.
We also preview the new Super Rugby season, debate whether winning is important in mini rugby and ask Jonny Wilkinson for his drop-goal tips. And if you missed the February issue, you’ll also be able to enjoy the magazine’s new look.
Here’s a list of contents – and find out where to buy your copy here or get our free magazine finder app here. Plus, download the digital edition here.
NEWS
The story behind the new Six Nations trophy, players to watch in the U20 Six Nations, the pros and cons of Friday night fixtures, a Gareth Thomas play, 30 Minutes with Bradley Davies, Hotshots and a salary cap rant
COLUMNISTS
Keith Wood – The former hooker on Ireland’s Six Nations chances
The Secret Player – This former international gives an insight into the pro game
Chris Cusiter – The scrum-half raises awareness about men’s health issues
SPOTLIGHTS
Dan Cole – The England prop talks books, brains and breaks from the game
Rhys Ruddock – The man with a famous father is now in the limelight
Hallam Amos – The young Dragons flyer talks through his future with Wales
Blair Cowan – The London Irish flanker on his rise to the Scotland team
FEATURES
Six Nations predictions – Ex-England fly-half Stuart Barnes runs the rule over each of the teams and picks his winner of the 2015 championship
England – Flanker Tom Wood on pundits, pressure and playhouses
France – Bernard le Roux talks through his journey from South Africa to Paris
Ireland – Devin Toner prepares to defend Ireland’s Six Nations title
Italy – Stephen Jones gives his hard-hitting verdict on the state of Italian rugby
Scotland – Former Test centres analyse the contenders for the Scottish midfield
Wales – Meet the prop who’s going from strength to strength, Samson Lee (below)
Inside the camp – We get the views from players and coaches of each of the six teams, including Graham Rowntree, Greig Laidlaw and Gethin Jenkins
Women’s Six Nations – England’s Sarah Hunter and Natasha Hunt on how life has changed since winning the Women’s World Cup last year
The Big Debate – Should winning be scrapped in kids’ rugby?
Super Rugby – Get to know Will Skelton, the giant lock who will be key to the Waratahs’ title defence. Plus, the key player for every team
Rugby World Meets – We put your questions to John Feehan, the man who’s in charge of the Lions, Six Nations and Guinness Pro12
ADVICE SECTION
Pro Insight – Jonny Wilkinson (below) explains how to drop a goal
Nutrition – How to eat for endurance, plus a soup recipe
Fitness – How to throw a pass as far as Conor Murray
Pro Playbook – A slice move for wingers
Mini Rugby – Play Mice & Monsters and how to tackle
REGULARS
Rugby Focus – A news round-up from clubs, schools and women’s rugby, including an interview with Australia sevens player Alicia Quirk
Essentials – The latest books and products
Uncovered – Italy’s Luke McLean on his journey from Australia to Manchester
Tour Tale – What happened when England watched a sheep-shearing demonstration?