Rugby World has heralded the kick-off to the new season with a pocket-sized guide attached to its October issue.
The contract for the printing of the 65,000-run 64pp A6 booklet has been awarded to Ancient House Press of Ipswich.
Pre-press was handled by London-based Icon Reprographics.
The guide, which includes details of signings, departures and individual club information and websites, contains all there is to know about the forthcoming 2001/2002 Rugby Union season, along with a comprehensive fixtures guide.
The October issue goes on sale on 4 September, priced at 3.
Rugby World, printed by Polestar, has an ABC of 36,926, with an audited readership of 435,000.
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