Shane Williams

This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s Shane Williams news, views, opinion and other content.

Williams column: Life with the Lions was just so physical

29 May 2020 0 comments

Rugby against the Springboks and provincial South Africa sides in 2009 was as hard as four years prior against the All Blacks

Life with the Lions was just so physical

25 May 2020 0 comments

We are living in the age of TV flashbacks as the lockdown continues and everyone craves some form of sporting action. I joined Dwayne Peel, […]

Find out why King John was so regal

25 May 2020 1 comment

I NEVER saw him play, but I’ve heard all the stories about how good he was. Barry John continues to be the standard bearer for […]

Transfer fees could bring problems

25 May 2020 0 comments

I SEEmy old Ospreys coach Scott Johnson has put the cat among the pigeons once again by raising the question of transfer fees in Rugby […]

Shane Williams in action for the Ospreys

Williams column: What a thrill to see Ospreys’ new chance

20 May 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams shares his view on how the takeover of the Ospreys can invigorate his old club

Williams column: New 50:22 kicking law will fuel more drama

14 May 2020 0 comments

The 50:22 kicking law to be trialled by World Rugby will heighten the importance of positioning, writes Shane Williams

Williams column: Enforced rest period will boost Wales team

6 May 2020 0 comments

The downtime in rugby will be welcome to players who toured with the Lions in 2017, with rest hard to come by in rugby’s intensity

Williams column: Easy does it when we finally get green light

30 April 2020 0 comments

The Welsh rugby icon contemplates rugby’s return to training and matchdays

Williams column: Riches of Japan spell big trouble for players in England and Wales

22 April 2020 0 comments

Growth of game in the Far East will leave unions short given selection criteria, writes Shane Williams

Williams column: Parkes will be missed but Owen Williams bigger loss

15 April 2020 0 comments

After his own experience in Japan, Shane Williams can understand why Hadleigh Parkes would move to Japan

Williams column: Now World Rugby has to help out the needy

8 April 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams on the severity of the situation facing Welsh rugby, but believes the WRPA is much-improved from his playing days

Williams column: Taine Basham leads charge for Wales’ next generation

1 April 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams casts his eye over Wales’ crop of emerging Test talent, and feels Taine Basham is up to the task

Williams column: Dan Lydiate is crucial to Ospreys’ revival

25 March 2020 0 comments

Incoming head coach Toby Booth can place all his reliance in flanker Lydiate, writes Williams

Williams column: Keep the faith, Wales are showing promise

18 March 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams lends his backing to Wayne Pivac after finding new pieces to further Wales

Williams column: That was so brutal, there was blood all over the shirts

11 March 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams has his say on Wales’ defeat at Twickenham and the Joe Marler incident

Williams column: Recalling Liam Williams and Josh Navidi would be a panic move

3 March 2020 0 comments

Wales want to avoid a third successive defeat at Twickenham, but Shane Williams writes why they shouldn’t rush two of their stars back from injury

Williams verdict: Shaun Edwards is the difference between Wales and France

25 February 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams analyses France’s first win in Cardiff for a decade

Williams column: Don’t drop George North for France clash

19 February 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams urges Wayne Pivac to stick with North for this week’s clash with France

Williams column: So many mistakes by Wales, but lessons will be learnt from Ireland loss

11 February 2020 0 comments

Nick Tompkins impressed in his first start, but there were too many errors from Wales in Dublin

Nick Tompkins must start for Wales, says Shane Williams

4 February 2020 0 comments

Nick Tompkins is a must-start for Saturday’s trip to Ireland after impressing on debut

Williams column: Old dog Dan Biggar can drive new Wales era forth

29 January 2020 0 comments

Chris Boyd has got Dan Biggar playing with no limits, writes Shane Williams

Williams column: Wayne Pivac has shocked a few and I am glad

22 January 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams praises the shrewd picks of Nick Tompkins and Will Rowlands in the Wales squad for the Six Nations

Williams column: Give George North a run out at 13 for Italy game

15 January 2020 0 comments

Jonathan Davies’ injury for Wales springs a selection dilemma on head coach Wayne Pivac

Williams column: Top signing for Ospreys by Rhys Webb must earn Wales spot

8 January 2020 0 comments

Rhys Webb’s availability for Wales is welcome but shouldn’t threaten Gareth or Aled Davies, writes Shane Williams

Williams column: A strong Dragons team can help Pivac make strides

2 January 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams shares his view on how Aaron Wainwright and Taine Basham can take Wales to the next level

Family matters as Blues have proved so well

29 December 2019 1 comment

WE TALK a lot about the rugby family. It’s what makes our game what it is and the Cardiff Blues have summed up that approach […]

A strong Gwent still makes strong Wales

29 December 2019 2 comments

Key man: Aaron Wainwright must stay with the Dragons PICTURE: Getty Images AS we head into 2020 there is a fair bit of uncertainty in […]

Tandy is great choice to help give Scots a lift

29 December 2019 1 comment

STEVE Tandy is a great guy and a good friend, but more importantly he’s a superb rugby coach and that’s why I’m delighted to see […]

Williams column: Ross Moriarty should stay in Wales with Dragons

24 December 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams praises the back-row forward for filling in for Taulupe Faletau, but that he should turn down interest from overseas

Moriarty should stay in Wales with the Dragons

22 December 2019 0 comments

Stick or twist: Ross Moriarty will have numerous options for next season PICTURE: Getty Images ROSS Moriarty has quickly become one of Wales’ most important […]

Dan’s a scary hardman…you have been warned!

22 December 2019 0 comments

DAN Baugh was one of the toughest players I played against. He was with Cardiff Blues when I faced him about 20 years ago and […]

If you need support, Rob, I’m on the end of a phone

22 December 2019 0 comments

Burden: Rob Howley I’M SURE Rob Howley will be relieved the facts are now out in the open and he can attempt to move on […]

Williams column: A real blow to Scarlets if Brad Mooar heads home

18 December 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams feels the Scarlets have an exceptional coach on their hands, so it’s no wonder the All Blacks are calling

Williams column: Mike Ruddock can revive ailing Ospreys

12 December 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams believes the addition of Mike Ruddock is just one of the key changes needed at his old club Ospreys

Williams column: Wayne Pivac hasn’t done bad after one week’s work

3 December 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams saw plenty of positives in Wales’ win over the Barbarians

Williams column: Get Callum Sheedy capped while you can, Wales

19 November 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams calls on Wayne Pivac to get England and Ireland eligible Callum Sheedy committed to Wales

Williams column: Ospreys would be a move tailor-made for Liam Williams

14 November 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams believes it is paramount that the Wales full-back returns to a region, and Ospreys would be the best fit

Ospreys would be so magical with Liam

10 November 2019 1 comment

Mighty talent: Liam Williams is attracting offers from the biggest clubs PICTURE: Getty Images WALES AND LIONS LEGEND The Saracens salary cap scandal could have […]