Rugby Journal Magazine Issue 3 Back Issue

We spend an unforgettable day with Alun Wyn Jones, chatting about everything from caravans and breastfeeding to fame and rugby. Verity ‘Vez’ Smith, a transgender rugby player, opens up about his journey through the highs and lows of the game. We then go behind the scenes at the Barbarians’ camp in the build-up to their match against England, revealing the dynamics of this iconic team.
At Bath Rugby, we sit down with Anthony Watson, Charlie Ewels, and Nathan Catt to discuss the critical topics of injuries, rehab, and prehab, while Dragons’ chair David Buttress shares how his expertise in building a £5.6bn company can shape the future of the region. We travel to Penzance to catch up with Cornish Pirates’ Gavin Cattle, Alan Paver, and Dicky Evans, who lay out their Premiership masterplan.
From HM Prison Cookham Wood, we see rugby being used to rehabilitate young offenders, while in Heidelberg, we uncover the truth behind the rollercoaster ride of German rugby. We jet off to Perth to explore World Series Rugby and the remarkable revival of the Western Force. Finally, we speak with Mark Nelson, an artist, musician, and Lancashire rugby coach with a refreshingly unique approach, before heading to West Hartlepool to discover the story behind hanging monkeys, Jeff Stelling, and a rugby freefall.