Rugby Journal Magazine Issue 27 Back Issue

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso opens up about his Cardiff upbringing and the journey that took him to the top of the rugby world and we take a deep dive into the rollercoaster history of rugby in Canada, tracing three decades of triumphs and setbacks.
The Championship division is at a crossroads, with ambitions to become the best second-tier league in the world, and we explore the challenges facing the Borders, Scotland’s rugby heartlands, as professional rugby continues to struggle.Tatyana Heard’s journey from picture-perfect Yorkshire to England’s midfield has been anything but smooth, marked by three ACL tears.
We also spotlight Dings Crusaders, a club born in a Victorian slum that has now made its mark as the newest team in National 1. We look back at England’s 2014 World Cup win through the eyes of those who experienced it, and uncover how Uruguay is using its unique garra charrúa spirit to take on the global rugby scene. Finally, with the success of the greatest World Cup ever, touch rugby is seeing a surge in popularity.