Find out what's inside the July issue of Rugby World magazine
THE NEW issue of Rugby World is the perfect accompaniment to this month’s summer tours. Big names from the northern and southern hemispheres – Danny Care, Liam Williams, Andrew Trimble, Chris Cusiter, Israel Dagg and Felipe Contepomi among them – look ahead to the Test series, Stephen Jones analyses the major issues ahead for each of the home nations and we go back in time to recall a few comedy tales from tours gone by.
We also have a special report into why there aren’t more black Springboks, and head to Samoa to speak to the country’s prime minister about rugby there. Plus, in the 17th edition of RW’s unrivalled Champions section we pay tribute to all this season’s league winners.
Here is a full list of contents – and you can find out where to buy your copy here or download our free magazine finder app here. Plus, download the digital edition here.
SIDELINES
The summer tours’ big talking points, five players to look out for at the Junior World Cup, 30 minutes with Ireland’s Jordi Murphy, RWC 2015 qualifiers and the European Nations Cup
COLUMNISTS
Andy Farrell – The England coach is ready to take on the All Blacks
Felipe Contepomi – The former fly-half previews Ireland’s tour of Argentina
Vern Cotter – Scotland’s new head coach on his blueprint for success
SPOTLIGHTS
Danny Cipriani – The Sale fly-half on Diamond, diaries and transport disasters
Matthew Rees – The Cardiff Blues hooker’s return is good news for Wales
Andrew Trimble – The Ireland wing reveals the secrets of his success this season
Jonny Gray – Find out why the young Scottish lock has a big future
FEATURES
Danny Care – The England No 9 talks about impending fatherhood and returning to NZ
Liam Williams – He’s the class clown, but Wales’ coaches are starting to take the Scarlets full-back seriously. Watch him talk about his team-mates here
Ireland – We pick the RWC 2015 starters and look at the wider Ireland squad
Chris Cusiter – The future looks bright for Scotland’s man on the move
South Africa – Why aren’t there more black Springboks? We investigate
Tour Tales – We delve into the history books and pick our favourites
Israel Dagg – The All Black talks salmon, siblings and snoring
Samoa – It’s a battle for the islanders to stay afloat, but they’ve got some VIPs on their side
Tour preview – Stephen Jones looks ahead to the home nations’ trips abroad
London Sevens – A report from the final leg of the Sevens World Series
ADVICE SECTION
Pro Insight – Find out what happened when England Women trained with the Navy – see more photos from their day with the military here
Fitness – How to build up your strength over the summer
Pro Playbook – London Irish’s Mike Crump on how to attack from the lineout
Mini rugby – Building a scrum from scratch and a passing game
- Find your team! Rugby World’s Champions section profiles all the 2013-14 league winners
REGULARS
Champions section – All this season’s league winners, plus our 2014 Team of the Year and a round-up of schools news. See who made our All-Stars Schools XV here
Essentials – The latest books and products
Uncovered – Bath’s Army man Semesa Rokoduguni on grenades and suicide bombers
Tour Tale – This tourist had a false start…