The first issue of the season, of Rugby Ireland International the official magazine of the IRFU, will be out in September. The 72 page full colour production will be packed with news, views and information from Ireland's leading rugby writers including Edmund Van Esbeck, Sean Diffley, Tom Keogh, Con Houlihan, Tony Ward and Barry Coughlan, to mention just a few.

The final issue of last season had a special feature section covering the Millennium stadium Heineken Cup final and is a must for Munster fans. Copires of that issue are available from the subscription department, New Century Publishing Ltd. 01-2844844. Or you can take out a yearly subscription now and get seven issues for 33.00 (Ireland); 45.00 (Europe); 58 (Rest of the World). Price includes post & packaging).