Rugby World pays tribute to a dozen players from the pro era that embody the amateur spirit
Joseph Robinson
Editor
“I was halfway through a beer and meat pie. Next thing I know I’m making my Australia debut.”: Wallabies legend Adam Ashley-Cooper on his unexpected debut, 100 test caps and World Cup hat-tricks.
From World Cups to Lions tours, Wallabies test centurion Adam Ashley-Cooper takes us through his incredible career
Donkey chants, cheap pints and quality rugby: Is The Shed the best place to watch rugby in the world?
Gloucester’s all-standing Shed stand has a reputation for being one of the best places to watch rugby in the world. Rugby World headed down for a south-west derby to see…
“Sometimes you’re the hammer, sometimes you’re the nail. I was the piece of wood being hit by the hammer and the nail!”: I started playing rugby again for the first time in 10 years and here is what happened…
After hanging up his boots a decade ago, editor Joe Robinson decided to return to grass-roots rugby to see if you can start playing again in your thirties
“I feel overwhelmed by the fact that I have become the face of the game and people expect so much out of me to continue growing the game. I want to do it all to help the game but at times I feel like I’m being wrung dry”: Ilona Maher on her incredible rise to the top of rugby
Ilona Maher talks to Rugby World and Marie Claire UK for a world-first collaboration issue about becoming the biggest name in rugby, personality and female empowerment
The Ilona Maher Effect – Rugby World and Marie Claire UK collaborate for its latest issue
Rugby World has collaborated with Marie Claire UK to bring you Issue 309, The Ilona Maher Effect
“I loved walking out at Leicester in a Northampton shirt. The fans were on top of you, telling me what they thought of me while I had Tuilagi running at me. It was fierce and I loved every minute!” – Chris Ashton on Premiership Rugby’s greatest rivalry
The former England winger played for both clubs in the East Midlands derby during his career and believes it is the ultimate rugby rivalry
The Curry twins, Tom Jordan and no Welsh: The Rugby World team pick their British & Irish Lions XVs to face Australia this summer
After the conclusion of the 2025 Men's Six Nations, the Rugby World team pick their starting XV for the first test against Australia
Who is Max Llewellyn? Ten things you should know about the Wales and Gloucester centre
Max Llewellyn has been one of the best players in the Gallagher Premiership this season and will start for Wales in the centre against Ireland in the Six Nations
Come for the Sevens, stay for the city – Hong Kong, the ultimate destination
As the Hong Kong Sevens debuts at the new Kai Tak Stadium, discover a cultural hub for rugby and more