August saw Dan Biggar announce his impending retirement after the Rugby World Cup in 2023. He will finish on a minimum of 109 Test caps and bring to an end…
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Rugby thrives on innovation, 7-1 split is beautiful South African genius
Our columnist Paul Williams is a fan of the latest Springbok tactic that has divided opinion
Opinion: Rugby fans must embrace commercial decisions not whine
Scotland's latest corporate deal saw a name-change as the stadium became Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Opinion: This feels like the first truly global Rugby World Cup
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…
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