Issue 418 of Rugby League World magazine is out now – available both in print and online (click here to read the digital version right now!). Carrying our famous season preview, which this month stretches to well over 30 pages, it’s an essential tool for any Rugby League fan. And thanks to our free 36-page fixture booklet, you can keep on top of your team’s 2016 matches with ease. Click here to order a print copy now!
Packed with unmissable features from the sport’s best writers, award-winning photography, columns from elite players, and cutting-edge design, RLW is the best read in Rugby League – no question. It is also the most popular RL magazine outside Australia and it’s not hard to see why.
Here’s what’s inside issue 418
2016 Preview
Every club from the Super League and Championship covered in serious detail (League 1 & NRL coming next month)
– FREE 36-page fixture guide featuring details for every regular-season match in 2016, including League 1, iPro Sport Cup and the Challenge Cup
– Expert insight from the best writers in Rugby League
– Stunning photographs
– All the latest kits reviewed by replica expert Gareth Davies
– Latest transfers and squads
– Coaches grilled
– Exclusive quotes you won’t read anywhere else
– Predictions for each team
– Super League’s 20-year history
– 10 of the best moments in Super League history
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Brett Ferres exclusive
The England back-rower opens up in his only feature-length interview since signing for Leeds Rhinos
Good on @rlworld for thinking strategically to get the first in-depth piece with Ferres. It’s how a monthly should operate. Mag looks good 2
— Steve Mascord (@therealsteavis) January 21, 2016
We get @rlworld a day early in London it seems. THIS will be an interesting read @nigelwis pic.twitter.com/VIrzwoX2RQ
— Steve Mascord (@therealsteavis) January 21, 2016
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Ben Thaler exclusive
The UK’s best Rugby League referee on his journey to the top of the game and his stand-out 2015 season. Plus, how he got the nickname ‘Bombay Ben’.
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Jermaine McGillvary exclusive
From relative obscurity to a well-deserved place in the World XIII, it’s been a whirlwind 12 months for Jermaine McGillvary. We caught up with the Giants star
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Random League
In this month’s off-beat RL roundup: Nigel Wood’s doppelgänger, Sean Long’s “prawn” and Dave Taylor’s embarrassing quote (of the month)
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Dream Thirteen
St Helens legend Sean Long picks his all-time composite lineup from former team-mates
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Michael Shenton column
The Castleford captain rounds up his club’s pre-season activities, revealing the best performers in various disciplines, as well as the initiations young players have to take
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Ryan Hall column
The Leeds and England winger on floods and fatherhood
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Hadfield’s Half Dozen
The most memorable Super League season openers, courtesy of Rugby League’s best writer
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Eorl Crabtree column
Huddersfield prop offers predictions for 2016, and an uncensored reaction to Brett Ferres exiting the Giants last month
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Getting to Know
Castleford and Samoa utility Ben Roberts on dress sense, drowning and dating rejection
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Ryan Brierley column
The Leigh star offers entertaining insight into the Centurions’ warm-weather training camp in Lanzarote
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Last Tackle
Dave Hadfield, as always, has the last word. This month, he focuses on the NSW Leagues Club, Gareth Hock, and holidaying in Spain
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Bondi Beat
Steve Mascord on an international double-header in Hawaii
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Planet League
In this month’s international round-up, Scotland, France, Poland and Vanuatu feature
