Rugby Journal Magazine Issue 13 Back Issue

Sarah Hunter, England’s captain, talks about preparing for her fourth World Cup and the unique bond with Loughborough Lightning’s ‘ultras.’ We delve into the audacious sporting ambitions of Silvio Berlusconi, who tried to take over the rugby world with David Campese and Diego Dominguez leading his charge, and Delon Armitage, after years of avoiding the media, shares his exclusive story, from his roots in Trinidad to European triumphs and controversies with Toulon, Lyon, and England.
Mui Thomas, who defied the odds of her rare condition to become a Hong Kong match official, opens up about how rugby saved her life. Chris Robshaw reflects on a career full of ups and downs, including the impact of his emotional Barbarians incident, while Non Evans, an icon of Welsh rugby and multi-sport athlete, discusses the end of her career and her personal battle with alcohol.
Ben John’s journey after retiring from rugby at 26 is a poignant tale of concussion struggles and his transformation into “The Rugby Trainer”, while Armand Vaquerin, a French rugby legend, is remembered for his mysterious death in Béziers, which still holds an air of intrigue. Finally, Ellis Genge’s rise from a troubled youth to an England international is a testament to resilience, while Andy Allen and Euan Mackintosh share their personal stories of redemption and coaching success in rugby.