Euro stars: Adam Jones, Geoff Parling, Simon Zebo and Tim Visser are on the covers of our Heineken Cup issue
RUGBY WORLD’S latest issue is a Heineken Cup special, with every pool covered. There are big-name interviews with Geoff Parling, Adam Jones, Simon Zebo, Tim Visser and Saracens’ Vunipola brothers amongst others. We also take you down memory lane with fantastic pictures from Amlin Challenge Cup finals over the past decade while Stuart Barnes asks whether Clermont Auvergne will finally be crowned European champions.
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On top of all that, England Rugby 2015 chief Debbie Jevans explains how plans are coming together for the World Cup and answers your questions, Stephen Jones analyses whether Australia are suffering a blip in form or are in a permanent slump, and we share some hilarious tales from this summer’s Lions tour. Plus, our grass-roots clubs section is back so you can keep up to date with all the rugby news in your area. This is the full list of contents – and you can find out where to buy your copy here or download our free magazine finder app here.
Sidelines
Steffon Armitage talks Toulon’s Heineken Cup defence, an Amlin Challenge Cup preview with Sale Sharks coach Bryan Redpath, a wacky conversation with Lions captain Sam Warburton, Simon Amor on his new England Sevens role, a women’s rugby rant, two up-and-coming prospects profiled in Hotshots and more
Columnists
Stephen Moore – The Australia hooker looks ahead to their Grand Slam tour
Mark Evans – What’s the answer to the Euro crisis? Evans gives his view
Schalk Burger – It’s been a tough year for the Springbok flanker, as he explains
Spotlights
Tim Visser – The Scotland wing vows that Edinburgh will come out firing in Europe
Gareth Steenson – Exeter’s fly-half on the ups and downs of his road to the top
Nick Williams – The Ulster No 8 cannot wait for another Heineken Cup campaign
Rhys Patchell – Cardiff Blues’ No 10 is ready to kick on for club and country
Joining forces: Saracens’ Mako and Billy Vunipola
Features
Geoff Parling – Meet the two sides of the Leicester lock: the joker in the pack and the fierce competitor
Adam Jones – The Ospreys prop has plenty to talk about: scrum laws, moving to France and living with pain
Chris Fusaro – The Glasgow flanker is being tipped as a future Test captain
Simon Zebo – Munster’s speedster talks rap, racism and running rugby
Vunipola Brothers – Saracens have bolstered their pack with Billy joining Mako
Clermont Auvergne – Chokers or champions? Stuart Barnes looks at their prospects
Amlin Challenge Cup – Iconic images from European finals over the past decade
World Cup 2015 – Debbie Jevans pops into the RW offices to talk all things 2015
Lions tales – Dice, drinks and daring phone calls on the 2013 Lions tour
Stephen Jones –Our columnist assesses the Wallabies’ current poor form
Club class: our grass-roots section returns
Advice section
Pro Insight – Kicking tips from Dave Alred
Fitness – A workout to increase speed
Pro Playbook – A clever move of Brian Ashton’s
Minis – How to work on your grip
Regulars
Rugby focus – It’s back! We bring you all the news from the clubs and schools circuit
Essentials – The latest books and products
Uncovered – England lock Courtney Lawes
Tour Tale – An embarrassing faux pas…