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In The Mag
Introducing England full-back Freddie Steward
Get to know the Leicester Tiger who looks set to be an integral member of this England team through to the World Cup and beyond
Pierre Schoeman’s rugby journey
The prop talks swapping South Africa for Scotland, tough tightheads and the importance of his faith with RW's Tom English
Opinion: “Unfortunately, French TV coverage can have a different agenda”
We look at the strange power French TV directors have on games in their country
The two sides of Marcus Smith
Rugby World finds out how the fly-half marries an almost childlike joy for the game with a steely focus and constant desire to improve
Downtime with… Glasgow No 8 Jack Dempsey
The back-rower talks early starts, Australian foods and his spirit animal
How to lift at a lineout – by Scott Andrews
The Cardiff prop explains the best way to hoist your jumpers
Andrew Porter on switching sides
The Ireland prop breaks down moving from tighthead to loosehead prop with RW's Tom English
Hotshot: Bristol back-row Fitz Harding
Find out why university rugby proved key for the Bears forward
Hotshot: Red Roses hooker Connie Powell
The Gloucester-Hartpury front-rower tells her rugby story