Hands up those who this time last year had heard of ‘Tommy’ Tommaso Allan? The odd aficionado of age-group rugby, perhaps, who had seen the young fly-half play for Western…

The walkway that meanders around Twickenham Stadium is lined with a series of plaques. Carrying a name underneath a single red rose, they commemorate figures that have left their mark…

Read the story behind the story and see other brilliant picture specials like this Mike Tindall one in every edition of Rugby World. You can find out where to buy your…

Rugby World: Who’s the best and worst dressed? Conor Murray: The best has got to be Dave Kearney. I’d say it’s widely known that he’s one of the more stylish lads…

Jamie Roberts

Since making his debut as a wing in 2008, Jamie Roberts has gone on to play in 63 Tests for Wales and tour with the Lions on two occasions. In…

Owen Williams

Owen Williams Owen Williams sustained a significant spinal cord injury whilst playing at the inaugural World Club 10s competition. You’ll often hear people refer to an event as ‘putting things…

Grenoble

The former Ireland hooker is hoping to propel Grenoble up the Top 14 table with a fresh approach and a few new signings

Scotland captain Kelly Brown has had his ups and downs but one thing you can bank on is that he will always throw his body on the line, with little…

Video: Q&A with England winger Marland Yarde

Rugby World’s August cover star is Marland Yarde, the man who slipped past Richie McCaw and caused the All Blacks all sorts of problems. But what does he have to…