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ssue 417 of Rugby League World magazine is out this Friday – available both in newsagents and digitally. We have a great, limited-time Christmas offer running that allows readers to try out the new edition for just £2.99 including delivery. Simply use the code ‘xmas gift’ when checking out on the Total RL shop.
Packed with unmissable features from the sport’s best writers, award-winning photography, columns from elite players, and cutting-edge design, it’s the best read in Rugby League – no question. Rugby League World is also the most popular monthly RL magazine outside Australia and it’s not hard to see why.
Here’s what’s inside issue 417
The Top 50 players in Super League
RLW unveils the best players in Europe’s top league in 2015 with the help of five of the sport’s most active and respected reporters and official Opta data
Derek Beaumont Exclusive
The outspoken Leigh owner opens up on his colourful past, which includes drug addiction, depression and drink driving, as well as a keen eye for double glazing sales. Unmissable.
Luke Gale Exclusive
James O’Brien speaks to Castleford star Luke Gale, who reflects on his breakthrough season and England disappointment. Accompanied by a stunning bespoke photoshoot by the award-winning Allan McKenzie
Strange Love
World-renowned sports writer Jonathan Liew, of Telegraph fame, makes his RLW debut by explaining how he fell in love with the 13-man code
Random League
Sam Burgess, Ben Westwood and Tom Briscoe star in this month’s sideways look at the game, while a Rugby League song, scent and bracelet also feature
Hadfield’s Half Dozen
This month, the peerless Dave Hadfield picks out six of Rugby League’s most famous and unusual odd-job men
Dream Thirteen
Hull Kingston Rovers hooker Shaun Lunt selects a composite lineup from his former team-mates
Getting to Know
Wakefield fullback Ben Jones-Bishop on heroes, headgear and his hobbies
Ryan Hall on England’s triumph
The history-making winger, and RLW columnist, on toppling the World’s best team
Jack Owens Exclusive
From Widnes outcast to St Helens lynchpin, Jack Owens reflects on his career-changing move
Eorl: Players need a voice
Columnist Crabtree on why the RFL needs to start listening to players and giving them a say in big decisions
Resolutions for Revolution
On behalf of the game’s governing bodies, Steve Mascord makes eight New Year’s Resolutions for 2016
The Future’s Orange
Columnist Michael Shenton discusses his new three-year deal at Castleford and touches on what he expects to see over that time, from moving into a new stadium to making a top four charge
End-of-year awards
The peerless Dave Hadfield names his alternative 2016 award winners
The five games that changed my career
Columnist Alex Walmsley looks back on his stint in the professional game so far and relives the five biggest and most meaningful games
Mark of Progress
Sheffield coach Mark Aston on his side’s switch to full-time Rugby League. Will it be the making of them?
Article of Faith
Did you know that 33 of the 39 Rugby League clubs in the English professional system now have a chaplain working closely with their players? We find out what they bring to the table and how they’re helping the game’s stars away from the pitch
Militant Tendency
The NRL’s players have never been as well-paid, but they have also never been as militant. Steve Mascord analyses the RLPA’s gripes with the 2016 draw
Special Offer-dahl
In this month’s Planet League, we speak to USA star Mark Offerdahl following his side’s recent World Cup qualification. Other countries featured include Ireland, the Czech Republic and Spain
Brierley hits back
The Leigh star hits out at fans who have taken abuse too far and reiterates his future lies with the Championship club
Something in the Water
In his famous Last Tackle column, Dave Hadfield asks what would make a level-headed chap like Tim Sheens say such odd things
