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Why the Six Nations should ignore promotion/relegation for the sake of Wales – Paul Williams column
Rather than booting Wales from the Six Nations via promotion/relegation, Paul Williams argues for a Seven Nations with Georgia included
Freddie Steward at centre, a competitive Lions Tour and sorted Wales: Here is Paul Williams’ Rugby Wishlist for 2025
Columnist Paul Williams gives us his rugby wishlist for 2025 including a competitive Lions tour and Wales getting their finances in order, obviously...
This is the most competitive men’s Top 10 World Ranking ever: Paul Williams column
According to columnist Paul Williams, this is the most competitive men's international rugby has ever been...
Why a Premiership/URC merger needs to happen: Paul Williams column
To ensure survival until the 2090s, Paul Williams believes a merger of the Premiership and URC is crucial for the Welsh regions
Why are Argentina the most unique team in world rugby?
2024 has been one of the most successful periods in the history of Argentinian rugby. This year’s Rugby Championship has arguably been the greatest thing to happen to Pumas since…
Are rugby shirts too expensive? – Paul Williams column
Recently, rugby supporters seem to love having a moan. Especially on social media. In fact, if you’re a rugby supporter on social media and you don’t hate at least 50%…
My Lions XV for 2025: Paul Williams column
There’s only one job tougher than selecting the actual British and Irish Lions team. And that’s picking your own British and Irish Lions team and publishing it on social media.…
South Africa will be impossible for Ireland to stop this summer
The strength in depth from the South Africa squad is frightening, writes Paul Williams
Wales Summer Tour squad sees major rebuild continue
This week saw Warren Gatland embark on stage two of his rebuild, as he named his training squad to face South Africa and Australia this summer. The old walls are…