Richie McCaw

A look back to 2011 when the great All Black went beyond the call of duty

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO...BE THE FIRST OPENLY GAY ALL BLACK

Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone on breaking a glass ceiling

KEN OWENS

The Wales great who has represented the Lions and Scarlets with distinction

"My boys call me Trigga because I try to sing like Trey Songz"

The Wallaby talks nicknames, Denzel Washington and getting bumped by Ellis Genge

KOREA PATH

fly-half SEUNGSIN LEE tells us about representing his Korean heritage on the Test stage

ÉMILIEN GAILLETON

The top try-scorer in the Top 14, from centre, at Pau - and he's still just 19!

BODY TALK

With some powerful input from dietitians, psychologists, coaches, referees and players, Josh Graham shines a light on rugby's relationship with body image and eating disorders

RUAHEI DEMANT

The World Cup winner hopes to pick up where she left off for the Black Ferns

"You sense there will be wonderful occasions to come"

He has seen the transformation of the women's game and now Stephen Jones heralds a future where female stars know only a life of professionalism

The best rugby schools in the world RANKED

With the help of the team at NextGenXV, we bring you the rundown of the world's best school sides right now. Class is in session!

"I'm sticking to my guns regardless of what happens"

He's one of the most electrifying talents in the world game and 2023 will be remembered as a whirlwind year for so many reasons - this is what happened when we met Henry Arundell

"Will losing London Irish be the final wake-up call?"

THE WARNING signs have been flashing for decades. Covid may have brought things to a head, but a crisis in the Premiership was inevitable. The problems were baked in as PRL was never envisaged as a regulator and was not designed as such. From the outset it was compromised, with the executive answering to the clubs rather than acting in the interests of the league.

RUGBY RANT

Top players outside traditional powers deserve our love too, demands Squidge

"Alun Wyn set the tone.You just wanted to follow him"

BECAUSE HE is a year older than me, and he tended to play a year up as well, I only played against Alun Wyn Jones once or twice growing up. So I think the first time I properly met him was early on in my professional career, at Llandovery College.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A PREMIERSHIP TALENT-SPOTTER

Harlequins scout Clive Martin explains how to identify young talent

RISING STARS

The theme of this issue is the superstars of tomorrow. Some of these players are already rocking it at the top level but all of them are fabulously exciting

Jade Konkel-Roberts

Scotland's firefighting forward has blazed her own trail

"To be world champions you must have the full package"

The France defence coach looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup in France

DEON FOURIE

Siya Kolisi's injury may open the door for the veteran Springbok back-row

WOLVES ON THE PROWL

Portugal are back at the Rugby World Cup - and will have extra bite at France 2023

Jersey Boys

We find out how the Channel Islanders managed to upset the odds and win the Championship...

"Australia are difficult to predict – something of a given with Eddie”

Ahead of a truncated Rugby Championship, Stephen Jones assesses what's going on below the Equator as the four southern giants gear up for the World Cup in France

MY LIFE IN PICTURES...JOSH NAVIDI

The Cardiff, Wales and Lions back-row has hung up his boots at 32 due to a neck injury. Here are his highs and lows....

DAMIAN MCKENZIE

The All Black is running the show in an unexpected role for high-flying Chiefs

CIRCLE OF POWER

The Allianz Premier 15s is heading for an exciting climax - and Sean Lynn hopes his Gloucester-Hartpury team will be there

ЈАСК WILLIS

The Toulouse and England openside has had a roller-coaster few years. He delves into it all here...

World Cup Wannabes

As expanded squads head into World Cup training camps, can these players grab their ticket to France 2023?

“The dread of sessions in World Cup camp is the worst bit!"

The Wales captain who has represented the Lions and Scarlets with distinction

Politics part of ref selection

Our former elite referee looks at the panel chosen for the World Cup in France

AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES

A round-up of stories from all over the globe