March 2026 saw Liam Williams retire from all rugby at the age of 34, thus ending one of the most successful, and varied, careers in the history of Welsh rugby.…
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From France at the top of the class to England needing to do better, here is our Six Nations mid-term report
Columnist Paul Williams puts on his headmaster hat to grade each nation's performances in the Six Nations so far...
Ireland’s Six Nations injury crisis could be a blessing in disguise: Paul Williams column
Ireland are fighting an injury crisis ahead of the Six Nations but it could be a blessing in disguise
Why South Africa’s worst team proves just how good the Springboks are
The Lions may be the weakest team in South African rugby but that does not make them a bad team, argues Paul Williams
Why are South African teams struggling in the European Champions Cup?
Columnist Paul Williams looks into the reasons the Springbok-littered South African sides struggle so much in the European Champions Cup
Change the laws all you want; the Springboks will still be the best rugby team in the world: Paul Williams column
Many want to tweak the laws of the game to de-power Rassie Erasmus' all-conquering Springboks. But would it make any difference?
“New Zealand could easily win the next World Cup.” Paul Williams on why the All Blacks are still one of the best in the world
You might think the All Blacks are no good but trust us, they really are...
I’m a Creative Director and I can confirm the Saracens rebrand is genius: Paul Williams column
A Creative Director in advertising by day, regular columnist Paul Williams thinks the new Saracens rebrand is ticking all the right boxes
Does rugby have an identity issue?
With Welsh rugby potentially dropping from four regions to two and Newcastle being renamed after Red Bull, identity in rugby is remaining fluid as ever
The Unofficial British & Irish Lions Tour Awards: Paul Williams column
Paul Williams has watched every single minute of this year's Lions Tour and here are his unofficial awards!









