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WHAT YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH… • Australia keeping the Lions coy
THE BRITISH & IRISH LIONS HAVE CHANGED FOR THE BETTER
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LOCK OF ADMIRATION • Young kids look for a high five from British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje ahead of the tourists’ 52-12 win over Queensland Reds
AROUND THE WORLD IN TEN STORIES
THE 1989 LIONS SERIES LEFT A SOUR TASTE
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
“FOOD CAN BE MY DOWNFALL. PEOPLE MIGHT EVEN DESCRIBE ME AS A GLUTTON” • The Italian flanker on his weakness for lasagne, tollbooth superstitions and the book that changed his life…
HAMPSTEAD RFC WOMEN+ • Giving grass-roots rugby the love that it deserves…
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DID THE ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP NEED A REBRAND?
THE THINK PIECE • Considering the bigger picture with Counteruck, the new culture of rugby
BE AN AGE-GROUP PERFORMANCE ANALYST • TOM MITCHELL explains how his work for England U20 helps create the next generation of Test stars…
ENGLAND 2003 • A revolutionary kit that belonged to a revolutionary team, says Joe Robinson
MY RUGBY WORLD • THE COMIC ON RUGBY 06, STAND-UP WITH JAMES RYAN AND PULLING HIS HAIR OUT WATCHING ITALY
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THE LION KING • WILLIE JOHN McBRIDE reminisces on the amateur tours – and gives his verdict on the class of 2025
“IN ONE THE MOST FEROCIOUS GAMES EVER PLAYED, TOM SMITH DIDN’T BUDGE AN INCH” • As the Lions and Wallabies finally square up, Stephen Jones selects the feats and faux pas that have stuck with him from previous Lions series…
THÉO ATTISSOGBE • The latest French back-three sensation hopes to become an international mainstay
RECORD PLAYER • BEAUDEN BARRETT has put together a compelling body of work over 14 years, so it’s natural that records will fall
CRUSADERS REIGN AGAIN
THE BIG INTERVIEW • ENGLAND SKILLS COACH ANDREW STRAWBRIDGE HAS SURVIVED A SEPSIS ORDEAL AND IS NOW STEVE BORTHWICK’S VALUED AIDE
A PROPER PREM RUGBY AWAY DAY • A trial of dedicated ‘away zones’ for travelling supporters is set to continue into next season
AGONY ANT • Anthony Watson has been forced into retirement early but is not bitter given his glittering career which took in two Lions tours
JUARNO AUGUSTUS • Ulster’s new signing has souped up his game to put himself in Springbok contention
WINGING • Bristol Bears duo MILLIE DAVID and RENEEQA BONNER are polar opposites but the best of friends whoare bothfightingfor the same jersey
THE STREETS WON’T FORGET JUAN MARTÍN HERNÁNDEZ • We catch up with a player who made rugby look easy…
SAFE HAVEN • Rugby World attends WOODEN SPOON TAG FEST 2025 and discovers a rugby utopia for athletes with special needs
CINDY’S CURTAIN CALL • It’s been an amazing journey for Cindy Booi – and the Springbok Women’s captain is hoping for a fitting finale at this year’s World Cup
THE QUICK QUIZ • Do you know your rugby onions? Ten teasers for your tea break
WHY THE LIONS MUST BE WARY OF THE WALLABIES • ALEX GOODE examines the major Australian threats – and how to counteract them
GOODE ADVICE • ALEX GOODE ON HOW THE LIONS CAN...