Allan ‘Chunk’ Jacobsen is a cult hero for Scottish rugby fans who defied the odds to be one of the best of his era despite his old-school approach
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Glove-wearing fly-halves, Masked Singer contestants and grass-roots All Blacks: Here are the 12 greatest old school players of the professional era!
Rugby World pays tribute to a dozen players from the pro era that embody the amateur spirit
“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
Can France upset England and take a first championship in seven years?: France Women Six Nations Team Guide
Success for France in the 2025 Women's Six Nations will hinge on whether they can defeat their nemesis, England
“I felt myself getting mentally drained, trying to fight a lot of fires to try and protect the players” : The rise, fall and rise of the Ireland Women’s team
Ireland have been through a lot as a team but are hoping recent success could lead to a successful 2025 Six Nations and World Cup
Can the Red Roses get this World Cup year off to a Grand Slam start?: England Red Roses Six Nations Team Guide
The reigning champions are looking to extend a 20-match winning run as the Red Roses enter a massive Women's World Cup year