Rugby Journal Magazine Issue 15 Back Issue

We take a look back at the 1991 Rugby World Cup, the first-ever tournament held on British and Irish soil, and its lasting impact. Shaunagh Brown still feels the aftershocks of her Allianz Premier 15s final win, while Plymouth Albion’s rise to rugby’s elite happened long before Exeter Chiefs. Rachel Taylor reflects on her departure from the Wales national side and the personal and professional changes it brought.
England’s three-try debutant, Adam Radwan, opens up in his first big interview, while Simon Hodgkinson’s journey from Sven to Nottingham RFC captures the essence of the club’s storied history. Tonga’s drug trafficking controversy shakes the rugby islands, and the Netherland’s men’s team made their return to tier two, marking a remarkable comeback.
Mark Bingham’s best friend shares the story of the 9/11 hero’s legacy, and Simon Middleton talks about elevating England’s rugby team to the next level. Lichfield women’s side reflects on how they recovered from their shock exit, and Freddie Burns discusses how his time in Japan has forever changed him as a Tigers fly-half.