The Club Hero Edition

Women's rugby is growing at the elite level, but what does that success mean for grassroots clubs? Exploring why the future of the game depends on both.

The people who shape a rugby club aren't always the ones wearing the jersey. From volunteers and coaches to physios and parents, this feature celebrates the individuals whose dedication makes every match possible—even if their names never appear on the team sheet.

World Rugby is changing more than where the Television Match Official sits. As remote officiating begins to separate decision-making from live television production, could greater independence lead to greater trust in the modern game?

Every elite rugby player seems to wear one, but what is that small black device between their shoulder blades? XV IQ explains how GPS technology helps coaches monitor performance, manage workloads and keep players performing at their best.

Before sold-out stadiums, television deals and professional contracts, four volunteers dared to imagine a Women's Rugby World Cup. This is the remarkable story of Deborah Griffin, Sue Dorrington, Alice Cooper and Mary Forsyth—and the revolution they quietly began.

Every rugby club has a committee, and every committee has its own characters. Anonymous 15 shares a tongue-in-cheek look at the volunteers, personalities and unforgettable moments that keep grassroots rugby ticking over.

Rugby problems. Honest answers. Mostly.

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A final thought from Issue 03, celebrating the volunteers, coaches and club heroes who make rugby happen every week.