The push for World Cup places and play-off spots are all covered in the June 2019 issue of Rugby World magazine
What’s inside Rugby World’s end-of-season special?
There are only a few weeks left of the 2018-19 season but there is plenty still on the line. Rugby World’s June 2019 issue is the perfect accompaniment to the end-of-season drama as we look not only at the race for play-off spots but the push for World Cup places.
Here are 15 reasons to pick up a copy of the June 2019 edition of Rugby World…
Building blocks: Tomas Francis gets to work to make a Lego model (Daniel Gould)
1. Exeter’s Tomas Francis
The prop discusses his love of Lego in ‘My day off’ – and talks chasing trophies with Exeter and Wales
2. What it’s like to… host Europe’s biggest gay rugby event
We talk to Dublin club Emerald Warriors about organising June’s Union Cup
3. Glasgow’s Sam Johnson
The centre on his journey from relative unknown in Australia to Scotland international – and that try against England
On a run: Leinster are through to the European Champions Cup final (Getty Images)
4. Leinster’s Talent Factory
The Leinster production line is unrivalled, with top-quality players running out every season. So how do they do it? Tom English investigates
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5. Cardiff Blues’ Jarrod Evans
The Wales fly-half on his breakthrough moment, attacking instincts and kicking on
6. Saracens’ Schalk Burger
As the Springbok great lowers the curtain on a glittering career, he discusses his four World Cups and other standout memories
Into space: Ollie Thorley breaks against Exeter Chiefs (Getty Images)
7. Gloucester’s Ollie Thorley
The wing on wooden cars, Moses and a confession to Prince William
8. England captaincy
“Owen Farrell is the one irreplaceable player in the England team.” Mark Evans gives his verdict on England’s leadership issues
9. Munster’s Andrew Conway
The winger talks unbeaten Test runs, World Cup goals and life at Munster
Capital gains: RW’s Alan Dymock joins in the fun at BT Murrayfield (Daniel Gould)
10. Welcome to my club… Edinburgh
RW’s Alan Dymock checked out everything the Scottish club have to offer on a welcome return to big days
11. World Cup Selection
“Fringe players have plenty to prove.” With time running out for players to push their case for a World Cup spot, Stuart Barnes assesses who needs a big end to the season
12. Harlequins’ Attacking Threat
Sean ‘The Analyst’ Holley explains why ruthless finishing is a strong feature of Paul Gustard’s team
Pure joy: Namibia celebrate qualifying for the 2019 World Cup (Getty Images)
13. Namibia’s World Cup goal
Namibia will be the lowest-ranked team at Japan 2019, but that doesn’t stop coach Phil Davies and his team thinking big. RW’s Alan Pearey reports
14. Is rugby lacking innovation?
Stephen Jones thinks rugby has become too samey and bemoans the lack of variety and creativity in the modern game
15. Argentina’s Los Tilos
Two tragedies inspired this club in La Plata to work with local children in a bid to reduce crime and bridge class divides. Rugby World finds out more
Plus, there’s all this…
- South Africa icon Bryan Habana on the World Cup
- How to rip the ball in contact
- Ireland Sevens’ Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe
- Scarlets and Samoa centre Kieron Fonotia
- Loughborough Lightning lock Sarah Bonar
- The Touch World Cup
- Club Hero – Wasps’ Kate Alder
- Inside the mind of… Northampton’s Alex Mitchell
- Rising Stars Alex Callender and Cameron Redpath
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