Find out who and what is featured in Rugby World’s Six Nations-tastic March issue

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MarCoverThe Six Nations is back! There are two new coaches, three new captains and a host of new players – but the old rivalries that make the tournament so special remain. And Rugby World’s March issue has you covered for exclusive interviews, expert analysis and supercharged statistics.

Two of those new captains – Rory Best and Guilhem Guirado – talk to RW while we also have interviews with Owen Farrell, Scott Baldwin, Matt Scott and George Biagi.

Stuart Barnes makes his predictions for the tournament while Stephen Jones gives his verdict on the Women’s Six Nations. Plus, we run the rule over each country’s men’s, women’s and U20 team and there’s and eight-page Super Rugby preview.

Here’s a full list of contents – find out where to buy your copy here or you can download the digital edition here.

NEWS

BBC v ITV Six Nations coverage, 30 Minutes with Larissa Muldoon, U20 players to watch, Scottish referees, RWC 2019 qualification and a rant from former England Women’s captain Catherine Spencer

Larissa Muldoon

Happy day: Larissa Muldoon talks powers, pranks and party guests in the new issue. Photo: Inpho

COLUMNISTS

Thomas Castaignede – The France icon provides an insight into new coach Guy Noves

The Secret Player – Our former pro takes us inside the changing room for a Six Nations match

Ali Williams – The former All Black gives his verdict on the new Super Rugby season

SPOTLIGHTS

Luke Charteris – The Wales lock talks Six Nations and summer moves

Jack Clifford – Six, seven or eight? There’s no pigeon-holing England’s new back-rower

Nathan White – There’s certainly life in Ireland’s old boy yet. We chat to the prop

Adam Ashe – The Scotland No 8 on Thailand, lost teeth and top-three aspirations

FEATURES

Six Nations predictions – Former England fly-half Stuart Barnes tries to foretell how each nation will fare and six famous faces tell us who they think will win in 2016

Owen Farrell – The Saracen has put a turbulent 12 months behind him and is ready to fire the shots for England

Guilhem Guirado – The France captain on a new era for les Bleus

Rory BestIreland’s new skipper on World Cup heartbreak and nearing 100 caps

George Biagi

Rising high: George Biagi has taken an unusual route to international rugby. Photo: Getty Images

George Biagi – The tale of an Italy lock who only started playing rugby professionally in his mid-20s

Matt Scott – Why the centre believes that defeat by Australia can drive Scotland onto better things

Scott Baldwin – From skateboarder to Wales hooker via Milan, find out about the Osprey’s journey

Team guide – We analyse the men’s, women’s and U20 team of all six countries

Six Nations statistics – More big numbers from the championship than you can shake a stick at

Women’s Six Nations – Stephen Jones gives his verdict on a tournament denuded of star players who are focusing on sevens

Santiago Cordero

Up and running: Santiago Cordero is gearing up for his first Super Rugby season. Photo: Getty Images

Super Rugby – The lowdown on the new-look tournament, including a look at all 18 teams, a guide to the format and an exclusive interview with the Jaguares’ Argentina wing Santiago Cordero

ADVICE

Pro Insight – How Clermont get the most out of their new £4.5m training facility

Nutrition – Ways to ensure you stay hydrated

Fitness – Exercises to help you backpedal like Mike Brown

Pro Playbook – Former England Women’s captain Jo Yapp on three ways to score from an attacking scrum

Mini rugby – Play Hares and Hounds, plus learn how to box-kick

REGULARS

Club focus – A round-up of news from around the county, plus interviews with Wales Women’s centre Kerin Lake and England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell

The Essentials – Book reviews and new products on the rugby market

Scott Fardy

Warrior: Scott Fardy was one of Australia’s standout players at RWC 2015. Photo: Getty Images

Uncovered Australia flanker Scott Fardy on the World Cup, super sevens and earthquakes

Tour Tale – One reader’s story of a runaway golf cart in Dallas

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