From cricket fan in South Africa to Wallabies regular via stints in France and Japan – it’s been quite a ride to Test rugby for this back-three player
In The Mag
Get to know Georgia’s Beka Gorgadze
The No 8 is fast becoming a crucial player for the Lelos – look out for him in Japan
Jacob Stockdale on running, religion and rugby memories
The Ireland wing provides an insight into his life on and off the field
Ben Youngs: “Antoine Dupont is setting the bar for scrum-halves”
Ben Youngs: “Antoine Dupont is setting the bar for scrum-halves” All being well, Ben Youngs will equal Matt Dawson’s record of ten World Cup appearances by an English scrum-half next…
Is this the most beautiful rugby ground in the world?
Is this the most beautiful rugby ground in the world? THE RAP on the door startles us awake. “Guys, come quick, there’s a bear,” hollers Justin Green. “Quick or you’ll…
Hotshot: Australia U20 back-row Fraser McReight
Aussie prospect Fraser McReight looked up to Sam Warburton and George Smith growing up
Hotshot: France U20 back-row Jordan Joseph
Get to know teenage No 8 Jordan Joseph, who is a back-to-back U20 World Cup winner
The Ultimate Rugby World Cup 2019 Guide
The new issue of Rugby World magazine has everything you need to know about the tournament in Japan, plus a wallchart!
Italy flanker Sebastian Negri
Benetton and Italy back-five forward Sebastian Negri talks phobias, black mambas and singing karaoke
Get to know Wales fly-half Jarrod Evans
Cardiff Blues No 10 Jarrod Evans talks through his breakthrough moment, attacking instincts and kicking on