In the modern game, hookers are the only ones that throw the ball into the lineout. Like Harry Potter, and often with as much scarring on the forehead, they are…
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Paul Williams: Double headers and A-team games could be Tier Two future
What can be done to ride the wave of Portugal's success?
Paul Williams: Wales fans owe Warren Gatland an apology
Gatland returned to Wales and had a poor Six Nations but his side have impressed at the World Cup
Opinion: Brilliant Biggar is clearly the best Wales fly-half of the pro era
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…
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…