The Rugby World Cup has of course been around since 1987. But the 2023 edition feels like the first truly global Rugby World Cup in that there are more than…
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Hey Eddie – Australia’s Will Skelton is too big to ignore
La Rochelle’s Aussie giant is one big reason to break the law, says Paul Williams
Opinion: New tackle height requires fast learners not old-schoolers
Don't write off the base of the sternum just yet, writes Paul Williams
Opinion: Rugby can’t afford snobbery
It’s almost impossible to talk about rugby any longer without discussing money. Especially in England and Wales. A few seasons ago you could have a meaningful chat about rugby if…
Opinion: Welsh rugby culture needs reset… And that means you too
Symbols, survival and exceptionalism – Paul Williams looks at it all
Opinion: Rugby coaches beware the managerial merry-go-round
Rugby is getting much more like soccer in this regard, argues Paul Williams
Opinion: Prepare for the second coming of Warren Gatland
Our columnist looks ahead at what Wales fans should expect
Opinion: Rugby needs more technology, not less
Paul Williams wants rugby to embrace its inner nerd
Opinion: Rugby must slow down the breakdown
Paul Williams wants changes at the contact area to stop dangerous cleanouts
Opinion: Rugby is refereed differently in the last minute
Columnist Paul Williams gives his verdict on the denouement of *that* Bledisloe Cup match – and has a few ideas to clamp down on time-wasting