Opinion
Autumn Nations Series
'Henry Pollock should take heart from naysayers, for only the best are hated'
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Paul Williams
Part-time rugby columnist, full-time rugby nerd and eternal member of the Hadleigh Parkes fan club. He writes columns for Rugby World, the PRO14 and features on the @UnderTheStix podcast. Loves a stat and a line-break.
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British & Irish Lions
Ronan O'Gara and Dan Biggar were a smash hit in the commentary box
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British & Irish Lions
'Can we all stop moaning about the Lions, please?'
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International Rugby
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Opinion
'The kicking 10 is dead, long live the creative 10.'
The rise of 'ballers' like Marcus Smith, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian McKenzie has seen excitement levels rise
Paul Williams
15 May 2025, 9:25
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Opinion
'Cooperation, not blame': Welsh rugby must learn from Cardiff crisis
Finger-pointing is a favourite pastime of Welsh rugby folk, so the proactive manner of Cardiff's WRU takeover was refreshingly wel…
Paul Williams
15 Apr 2025, 7:24
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Opinion
Why Blair Kinghorn should be nailed on as the Lions starting 15
The rangy Scotland full-back put in a stellar showing during the Six Nations and is in the box-seat for a No 15 Test shirt
Paul Williams
19 Mar 2025, 2:49
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Opinion
Why Jac Morgan is a British and Irish Lions Test starter
The Wales captain excels in a struggling team, and that should propel him to the fabled red jersey this summer.
Paul Williams
18 Feb 2025, 0:52
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Opinion
‘Like it or not, this Lions squad will be Irish. They deserve to dominate.’
Ireland have been the premier team in British and Irish rugby for a decade, ranked number one in the world and deserve to dominate…
Paul Williams
14 Jan 2025, 14:31
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Opinion
Top 100: The unluckiest players not to make the list
Some players were unlucky to miss out on our men's Top 100 list. Here are 10 who could have made it.
Paul Williams
12 Dec 2024, 4:43
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Opinion
Seven stars set to light up the Autumn Nations Series
The world's greatest players are set to descend on Europe over the next month with several set to quicken the pulse
Paul Williams
31 Oct 2024, 10:18
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Opinion
South Africa should be everyone's second favourite team
The Springboks have brought unity, innovation and relentless excellence to our rugby planet.
Paul Williams
03 Oct 2024, 8:38
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Instant classic
Exeter Chiefs and Racing 92 served up a match of thrilling intensity with the Devonians worthy champs
Paul Williams
18 Oct 2020, 1:49