Rugby Journal Magazine Issue 22 Back Issue

The Tuipolotu siblings, Sisilia and Kepu, follow in the footsteps of older cousin Carwyn - we meet the trio at a church in the Welsh valleys, where the local Tongan diaspora gathers. Sergio Parisse, the most-capped Six Nations player, takes us through his journey from Argentina to Italy, sharing his highs and lows with Stade Français.
Cambridge’s rise from the brink of collapse to National League 1 is a remarkable tale, with former chair Jeffrey Archer playing a key role. We also visit Montpellier, where Zach Mercer and Henry Thomas reflect on their careers, and Syria, once considered a team of expats, where rugby is thriving. We tell the story of Jersey RFC, on the brink of the Championship title, and take stock of rugby’s health in Yorkshire. Plus, we meet the man trying to put Lyon on top of the French rugby tree.
The pioneering Wasps Women finally said goodbye to their glory days in a farewell match against Bristol Bears and Rocky Clark reflects on her journey, from struggling with retirement to the highs of beating Saracens with six front rowers on the pitch. Meanwhile, we explore the ongoing saga of Worcester Warriors.