Sorry to say that I have just sent my final issue of Rugby News to the printers.

What started as a one-off project to help my friend, Garry Ferris (the Editor), get out a 140 page special edition for the Lions tour of New Zealand, has lead to four complete issues.

Now Garry is moving on and the publishers, Star Media, are bringing all production back in-house. As a rugby fan it has been a great project to work on. As a designer, it has stretched me and given me the opportunity to completely redesign this iconic New Zealand title.

The feedback from readers and industry alike has been tremendous.

The extremes you’ve gone to to make sure it’s the best damn read on the shelves has been incredible. I will be forever grateful and appreciative.
– Charlotte Smulders, Director, Star Media.

Thank you again for the huge amount of effort and time you have put into Rugby News for 2017. It’s well and truly lifted our game.
– Kate Preece, Group Editor, Magazines Division, Star Media.

It has been a great project, and I’m sure I will work with these guys again soon.