Rugby League World  |  420
Our cover star this month is footballer Joey Barton, one of UK sport's most recognisable names and outspoken voices. For the first time, he opens up about his love of Rugby League and why he tweets about it to millions.
Also inside, we ask whether it is worth persevering with the World Club Series after another round of defeats for British clubs and look at how the influx of surplus NRL players to Super League is viewed down under.
Former England coach Steve McNamara talks about losing his job and his love of hometown Hull, while Castleford Tigers captain Michael Shenton branches out of his regular column to interview his team-mate Denny Solomona.
Our Challenge Cup coverage focuses on Siddal and Kells and the success amateur teams have had in this year's competition so far.
John Kear talks to us about Batley's rise to the top of the Championship table and Dave Hadfield picks the six PNG players who have made the biggest impact on the game.
Wakefield hooker Scott Moore selects his all-time team and Widnes scrum-half Joe Mellor reveals his thoughts on FIFA, fractures and films.
We celebrate handing Johnathan Thurston his third Golden Boot at a glittering awards dinner in Leeds and get the latest thoughts from our team of star columnists including Alex Walmsley, Eorl Crabtree and Ryan Hall.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Rugby League World 420.