Rugby Journal Magazine

We celebrate a record-breaking Women’s World Cup, with historic attendances, a home victory, and England’s Alex Matthews reflecting on her journey, including what it means to be “old, but not old-old”, and what comes next. All Blacks greats Dan Carter and Carlos Spencer look back on their legendary careers, while England’s Ben Foden shares the surprising story of how he ended up in Scarborough. We take a look at the IDRC to discover which nation reigns supreme in military rugby, and join Newcastle Red Bull as they launch their new era with a high-profile clash against Saracens.

Rugby returns to Worcester after more than a thousand painful days, with an emotional comeback for the club and its supporters. There’s hope for Orrell too, the former Lancashire giants who are rebuilding with a former England star after a fall to level nine of the rugby pyramid. We also meet Pip Hendy, the versatile back balancing rugby with raising over 100 calves, and hear from Fran Cotton, the man behind the iconic 'mud man' photo, as he reflects on a life shaped by rugby.