Ours is a sport with myriad different little nuances. And sometimes we get bushwhacked by the rugby laws. Remember when Italy had to go down to 13 players against Ireland…
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Rugby is so desperate to be uncontroversial it’s put itself in a straitjacket – and looks more bonkers than ever
Controversy can be great but big decisions are needed
Sledging, stereotypes and straw men all part of supporting Six Nations rugby
It all comes from a place of affection, right? Every year the Six Nations opens up a Pandora’s Box of sledging and stereotypes. And to be honest, at times it…
Reimagining the future of rugby broadcasts
Let’s talk about Object-Based Broadcast (OBB). It should genuinely give viewers the ability to control pretty much what they want from live rugby broadcasts – to the point where they…
The sabbatical could become more commonplace for top rugby stars
Back in 2012, Richie McCaw announced his intentions to take a six-month sabbatical away from rugby. The following year Dan Carter followed suit. Four years later, Ben Smith took the…
Paul Williams: Rugby wages must conform to financial reality
As someone who spends most of their time working in advertising (many will say that’s obvious based on the nonsense in my rugby content), the 1980s remain the glory period…
Paul Williams: Why do only hookers throw in?
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…
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?
Analysis: Where Rugby World Cup final could be decided
With the help of Oval Insights, Ross Hamilton looks at key areas for South Africa and New Zealand
Are one-sided World Cup results damaging rugby?
New Zealand 96-17 Italy. Scotland 84-0 Romania. Argentina 59-5 Chile. This week we have seen some heavily one-sided World Cup results, and it’s causing a stir. There is growing clamour…