Richard Hibbard, Courtney Lawes, Kelly Brown, Peter O'Mahony

Shout about it: Richard Hibbard, Courtney Lawes, Kelly Brown and Peter O’Mahony all feature in the new issue

THE SIX NATIONS is here and the latest issue of Rugby World is the perfect companion for the tournament. We’ve got interviews with the northern hemisphere’s big names ahead of the championship, Stuart Barnes makes his predictions, plus coaches and players take us inside all six camps, giving an insight into their weekly roles and their team’s expectations.

Access all areas: go inside the six camps

Access all areas: go inside the six camps

On top of all our championship previews – which include the women’s tournament – we ask two former internationals whether Wales can win the next World Cup in our Big Debate. The new Super Rugby season also kicks off in coming weeks and three World Cup winners give us the inside track on the teams from their country.

This is a list of contents – and you can find out where to buy your copy here or download our free magazine finder app here. Plus, if you have an iPad, download the digital edition here or find out about our android version here.

Sidelines

Win Six Nations tickets, England v Ireland Legends, Japan rugby, 30 Minutes with Jonny May, Hotshots and more

Columnists

Maggie Alphonsi – England’s flanker is setting targets high in 2014 with the Six Nations and World Cup on her agenda

Martyn Williams – Will the Welsh rugby crisis affect the national team?

Greig Laidlaw – The scrum-half on Scotland’s hopes for the Six Nations

Spotlights

Ben Youngs – England’s scrum-half talks baldness, banter and babies

Jules Plisson – Meet the high-flying Stade Francais stand-off

Kelly Brown – The Scottish Saracen on ups, downs and big decisions

Scott Williams – The Wales centre explains why it’s all starting to click

 

Sergio Parisse

Moving on: Parisse looks ahead to the Six Nations in RW

Features

Who will win the Six Nations? Stuart Barnes assesses the competing teams and picks his winner for the 2014 championship

Courtney Lawes – The England lock explains how a new love is making him focus

Richard Hibbard – The hooker opens up on his childhood, playing for Wales and his move to Gloucester

Scotland – Who should start for Scotland? Four coaches select their team

Inside the camps – We go behind the scenes for a unique insight into each side

France – Stephen Jones attempts to predict how Les Bleus will fair this year

Peter O’Mahony – The back-rower is desperate for Ireland to deliver results on a consistent basis

Sergio Parisse – Italy’s talisman on the highs and lows of 2013 and risk versus reward

Big Debate – Can Wales win the 2015 World Cup? Read two separate views and vote in our poll

Super Rugby

View from the South: Super Rugby guide

Super Rugby – World Cup winners Rod Kafer, Sean Fitzpatrick and Bob Skinstad profile the 15 teams ahead of the 2014 tournament, which kicks off in February

Advice section

Pro insight – Billy Vunipola’s defence tips

Fitness – How to improve your strength

Pro playbook – Brian Ashton on a clever attacking ploy

Mini rugby – Learn to pass like Sonny Bill

Regulars

Rugby focus – All the grass-roots news from the clubs, schools and women’s circuits, including a profile of Ireland Women’s star Niamh Briggs

Essentials – The latest books and products

Uncovered – Ireland back Luke Fitzgerald on his life to date

Tour Tale – What’s confusing Ireland’s bag man Rala?