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

DOWNTIME WITH... TRISTAN TEDDER

The South African talks piloting, painting and partying before he swaps Perpignan for Paris

"HE IS AN EXAMPLE"

Bound for a first-ever Rugby World Cup despite a horror injury, Selknam and Chile flanker IGNACIO SILVA is a poster boy for those who never want to give up a dream

Resettled Flo charts Saracens success

Sarah Rendell finds a fly-half enjoying a new lease of life after things turned sour at Wasps

CROSSING THE divide

Rugby Australia scrapped hard to attract Joseph Sua'ali'i from the NRL over to union. Is the 19-year-old talent worth the fight? We find out

HUGH TIZARD

Saracens have helped the budding lock become a more complete player

Warrior Spirit

After plummeting in standards, Glasgow have been transformed by coach Franco Smith this season. Here's how he turned things around...

MARLIE PACKER

She is as fierce as ever on the field but there is a softer side to the new Red Roses captain

STEVEN KITSHOFF

The Springbok hopes to bow out on a high at Stormers before joining Ulster

"Saracens are changing.Changing for the better and setting an example”

It may feel like 'same old Sarries' - and they are still one of the Premiership's undeniable forces. But Stephen Jones digs into what the future could hold for this project in North London

IF THERE'S ANYTHING TO TAKE FROM THIS INTERVIEW, IT'S LEARNING ABOUT MYSELF

There's been a lot of growth for Sale Sharks and England star TOM CURRY over the last few years and he's open to more change if he can hit new heights

Sisilia Tuipulotu

The Wales prop is a force of nature, despite her tender years

"I think the scrum is in a good place at the moment"

YOU’VE GOT to love a scrum. I probably wouldn’t have a job if there weren’t scrums – and our game would be more like rugby league! But really, the scrum is the epitome of rugby’s mission statement: to be a game for all shapes and sizes. Well, you see all sorts in the set-piece and what an identity to have. Being in there, you are part of a highly technical, but also incredibly physical, unique part of sport.

Team of the Month Oban Lorne

Lorne mowers Oban Lorne are cutting a swathe in the West of Scotland

WHY IRELAND WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP

It has been an incredible period for Ireland's men - in fact, their best ever - but to win the World Cup they will have to go far beyond anything done before. Here's why we think they'll do it...

"The product will be better if players are involved in discussions"

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