The lowdown on the contents of Rugby World’s December 2017 issue
Highlight
Autumn Internationals: Talking points from the squad announcements
England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales have named their squads for the November Tests – we take a look at the key talking points
The race to 2023: Who will be selected to host the Rugby World Cup?
LAST MONTH, France, Ireland and South Africa made their final pitches to host Rugby World Cup 2023. On 15 November, a winning bid will be selected by the World Rugby…
Conrad Smith: My Life in Pictures
Pau and ex-All Black centre Conrad Smith chats through some photos from his career
Tackling debate: Rugby is a collision sport, but it’s safer than ever
The now annual rallying call by Professor Allyson Pollock to ban tackling in schools reared its divisive head again this week. Professor Pollock – who is promoting a book –…
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Henry Slade back to his best, respect for Nathan Hughes and Henry Trinder's moment of magic – all feature in the weekend's talking points
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Simmonds v Underhill, niggle at the Ricoh and the All Blacks' record romp are among the latest talking points
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Roko-Houdini up to his tricks at Bath, Ugo Monye's stray dart and why Schalk Brits lost his cool – three talking points from the weekend's rugby action
New season means a new look for Rugby World
Find out what's inside the new-look Rugby World for the 2017-18 season
Opinion: What’s next for women’s rugby?
Why rugby must build on the momentum created by the 2017 World Cup









