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Eddie Jones is right, power is only part of the answer | Shane Williams

10 January 2021 0 comments

Shane Williams says physicality is an easy route to take in rugby and emphasis between the north and south hemisphere vary

Williams column: Wales’ set-piece is shocking but the worst thing would be to get rid of Pivac

19 November 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams shares his concern over Wales’ scrum and lineout ahead of facing Georgia this weekend

Maxwell departure adds to Welsh problems

8 November 2020 2 comments

By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ state of flux on the pitch is being replicated in the boardroom with another high-profile figure set to leave the WRU. […]

Sorry, world no longer revolves around Lions

1 November 2020 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Emotional attachment: Sam Warburton leads out 2017 British and Irish Lions During the week we saw just how huge the gulf is between […]

I regret not fighting for future at Exeter

25 October 2020 3 comments

FORMER PONTYPRIDD, SCARLETS, EXETER AND CARDIFF BLUES FLANKER/LOCK AND CURRENT PLYMOUTH ALBION HEAD COACH DAMIAN WELCH MY LIFEIN RUGBY Safe hands: Damian Welch wins ball […]

Williams column: Gethin Jenkins is a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes

23 October 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams says that if you are to lose Sam Warburton from your staff, Gethin Jenkins is an ideal replacement

Gethin’s a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes

18 October 2020 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was a bit of a shock reading the news about Sam Warburton stepping down from the Welsh coaching […]

Dream Team: Jersey Reds lock/flanker Macauley Cook

13 July 2020 0 comments

Cook made 167 appearances for Cardiff Blues before leaving this summer

Warburton gets it wrong on world’s biggest stage

12 July 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 17 Sam […]

Young Guns: Cardiff Blues flanker Gwilym Bradley

6 July 2020 0 comments

A No.7 who started out at London Irish before moving over the Severn Bridge

James Hook aims to inspire the next generation as kicking coach

29 June 2020 0 comments

James Hook reflects on his career following his retirement and talks doing coaching courses with Leigh Halfpenny and Justin Tipuric

DREAMTEAM

28 June 2020 0 comments

MACAULEY COOK, JERSEY AND FORMER CARDIFF BLUES AND WALES U20S LOCK/BACK ROW, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Gethin Jenkins – […]

YOUNG GUNS

21 June 2020 1 comment

GWILYM BRADLEY CARDIFF BLUES NO.7 When Gwilym Bradley suffered a serious wrist injury that wiped out his 2018/19 season and caused him to be released […]

Players need to know truth about cuts

7 June 2020 0 comments

IF I WAS still playing I’d be equally alarmed and concerned at having to take a 25 per cent pay cut as the current professionals […]

Cain column: Steve Hansen still sucking sour grapes over Lions

6 May 2020 0 comments

Reversal of penalty against Ken Owens in the third Test still rankles with the Kiwis three years on

Gatland’s All Blacks tiebreak plan is not so daft after all

12 April 2020 0 comments

WARREN Gatland loves to bowl us a googly from time to time and was having fun with the New Zealand media this week by suggesting […]

Keddie: Dean has got me back on track

5 April 2020 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Improving: Harrison Keddie with the Dragons HARRISON Keddie’s career has been plagued by injury, but the Dragons No.8 believes the arrival of […]

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

Lydiate is crucial to Ospreys’ revival

22 March 2020 0 comments

Key signing: Ospreys blindside Dan Lydiate PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Lydiate could prove to be the signing of next season for the Ospreys. In these […]

Jackson column: Mr Prickly Alun Wyn Jones leads the world for grumpy PR

20 March 2020 0 comments

Peter Jackson analyses the poker face of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones through his years sat in front of the media

The Rugby Paper’s team of the 2010s

27 December 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher has watched a lot – and we mean, a lot – of rugby this decade. So we asked him to pick a team of the decade

Gatland’s high praise means so much to me

15 December 2019 0 comments

I WAS hugely honoured to be name checked by Warren Gatland as the best player he coached during his time with Wales. For someone like […]

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

Not bad for one week’s work with lads, Wayne

1 December 2019 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS New brooms: Wayne Pivac and Sam Warburton watch the match yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Wayne Pivac summed it up perfectly in his post-match […]

Tipuric: It was time for some fresh ideas at Wales

29 November 2019 0 comments

The Wales flanker tells TRP he felt it was the right time for change after 12 years of success under Warren Gatland

Tipuric: Time for some fresh ideas

24 November 2019 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Welcome change: Justin Tipuric is excited by the arrival of Wayne Pivac, left JUSTIN Tipuric believes the time is right for fresh […]

Hayward: Sam is perfect choice

24 November 2019 0 comments

By ROB COLE NEW Wales defence coach Byron Hayward believes having Sam Warburton as his right hand man will allow him to ‘spread the love’ […]

No-one asked if I wanted Warren’s job, says Shaun Edwards

20 November 2019 0 comments

After accepting a new role with France, Shaun Edwards speaks to Peter Jackson about his time with Wales and what he wanted

Edwards: No-one asked if I wanted Warren’s job

17 November 2019 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Duo: Shaun Edwards with Warren Gatland in Japan SHAUN Edwards today reveals the one ‘regret’ over his record-breaking Wales career of four […]

Aaron’s on the ball whatever its shape

27 October 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Comparisons: Warburton Ace in the pack: Aaron Wainwright PICTURE: Getty Images AARON Wainwright admits he looks at the lives of today’s multimillionaire […]

We can do it this time, North tells the Welsh

27 October 2019 1 comment

GEORGE North’s battle cry sent Wales into their World Cup semi-final with South Africa as he insisted this will be a different story to 2011. […]

Williams column: Warburton red card still haunts me to this day

22 October 2019 0 comments

The semi-final loss at the 2011 Rugby World Cup was the worst moment in the career of Shane Williams and other members of the Wales squad

Ruddock: My cash is on Wales all the way in RWC

25 August 2019 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON MIKE Ruddock is backing Wales to win the World Cup and end the debate over their elevation to No. 1 in the […]

YOUNG GUNS

4 August 2019 2 comments

JAC MORGAN SCARLETS AND ABERAVON NO.7 When Wales U20s pulled off a remarkable 8-7 victory over their New Zealand counterparts at the Junior World Cup […]

Farrell ‘needs to win RWC to captain the Lions’

28 July 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD OWEN Farrell would have to lead England to World Cup glory to stand any realistic chance of being Lions captain in South […]

Japan is such a happy hunting ground for Josh

14 July 2019 0 comments

Alex Bywater talks to Josh Navidi about his roundabout route to international stardom JAPAN has played a crucial role in Josh Navidi’s ascent to rugby’s […]

GATLAND ON….

16 June 2019 1 comment

…Lost 2009 series, Altitude wars…and England “For me it is unfinished business. We have to get the scheduling right. I was surprised with England in […]

No Sam Warburton, so who does Warren Gatland feel could be Lions captain in 2021?

12 June 2019 0 comments

Warren Gatland responds to question about candidates to lead the Lions in 2021

Form no factor when facing Wales – Wood

17 February 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Ball-carrying power: Courtney Lawes takes on France for England last weekend PICTURES: Getty Images Tough times: Wales celebrate in 2013 while, right, […]

Jackson column: All-change Wales aim for Six Nations-RWC double

26 January 2019 0 comments

Nobody has won the Six Nations-Rugby World Cup double since England in 2003

Wales face crunch talks over player contracts

6 January 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER WELSH rugby’s system of National Dual Contracts is at an end with the country’s four regions now funding the salaries of their […]

Jackson column: Curse of knee injuries blindsides Wales

5 December 2018 0 comments

No.6s in short supply to Gatland ahead of Six Nations

Jackson column: How Melon made a real prune out of Ronan O’Gara

7 November 2018 0 comments

A whopping 134 Tests epitomised by one moment of prop brilliance in 2005

How Melon madea real prune out of O’Gara!

4 November 2018 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Timeless: Gethin Jenkins playing for Wales PICTURE: Getty Images The longest-serving international prop of all reaches the […]

Moriarty deserves chance says Ryan

14 October 2018 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON ROSS Moriarty is being given expert backing in his bid to step into the shoes of Taulupe Faletau. The recommendation for Moriarty […]

Thomas must grab Wales chance if he gets it

30 September 2018 2 comments

IT’S NOW or never for Thomas Young as far as Wales is concerned. That might seem a bit over the top, but my view is […]

Jackson column: A back-row conundrum that even has Sam Warburton scratching his head

6 September 2018 0 comments

Peter Jackson on the multiple combinations used by Wales in the lead up to Japan

It’s right to let regions take control once more

2 September 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS Back home: Leigh Halfpenny PICTURE: Getty Images THERE is no doubt in my mind the National Dual Contract system has been a huge […]

Warburton signs up to become BT pundit

2 September 2018 1 comment

FORMER Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton has been unveiled as BT Sport’s latest signing following his retirement from rugby. The former Cardiff Blues flanker […]

Ospreys can turn the corner with Shaun working defence

19 August 2018 0 comments

WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS Leader: Justin Tipuric has the Ospreys armband this season PICTURE: Getty Images MY former side Ospreys had a very […]

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