Matt Williams: First Rugby World Cup in Asia has been an outstanding successNew Zealand’s character revealed by their exemplary sportsmanship after defeatFri Nov 1 2019 - 19:05
Matt Williams: Eddie Jones’ masterclass a sight to beholdEngland coach is in total control of his environment and having fun in doing soFri Oct 25 2019 - 12:31
Matt Williams: All Blacks about to blow Ireland’s house downSchmidt’s side are blunt in attack but New Zealand could fall foul of new tackle lawsFri Oct 18 2019 - 15:11
Matt Williams: Rugby falls foul of poor lawmaking, to the delight of jealous hordesThe terrible refereeing at World Cup will hopefully lead to an officiating overhaulSat Oct 12 2019 - 06:00
Matt Williams: Ireland’s Japan defeat a victory for rugbyIreland’s attacking philosophy is outdated as they fail to evolve from the highs of 2018Sat Oct 5 2019 - 08:30
Matt Williams: If the Wallabies fail, rugby in Australia will failAcross the globe rugby is booming however in Australia the game is in declineSat Sep 28 2019 - 07:01
Matt Williams: Momentum is king when it comes to Ireland’s World Cup ambitionsOne strong 80-minute performance can put Joe Schmidt’s men back on trackSat Sep 21 2019 - 06:00
Matt Williams: New Zealand's cynical play must be punished at World CupWith the world watching, I hope our officials have the courage to punish all cynical playSat Sep 14 2019 - 07:00
Matt Williams: Residency rule endangers credibility of international gameWorld Rugby complicit in allowing the game to be debased and vulnerable players exploitedSat Sep 7 2019 - 06:05
Matt Williams: Getting rid of Devin Toner beggars beliefHis ability to call and manage the set piece should have been an integral part of Ireland’s game planTue Sep 3 2019 - 06:00
Matt Williams: Rediscovering physicality and aggression must be Ireland’s priorityJoe Schmidt’s men have to lay down a serious marker against Wales in CardiffSat Aug 31 2019 - 07:00
Matt Williams: Irish plan dictates that there is no ‘peak’ for the English matchWe need to see if Ireland have changed their attacking plan to nullify EnglandSat Aug 24 2019 - 06:00
Matt Williams: How Australia went back to the future to show New Zealand fallibilityGainline theory has been knocking around for 90 years, but done right it’s still mighty effectiveFri Aug 16 2019 - 19:00
Matt Williams: Warm-ups vital for Ireland to recover form and confidenceIreland need another playmaker: opposition know if you can stop Sexton, you stop IrelandSat Aug 10 2019 - 05:00
Matt Williams: Leinster can look to Ali’s Rumble in the Jungle for victory templateProvince must frustrate Glasgow and land punches when opportunities ariseFri May 24 2019 - 07:07
Matt Williams: Leinster and Munster is a battle of pride after European heartbreakPro14 semi-final winner can move on from crushing Saracens Champions Cup lossesFri May 17 2019 - 06:00
Matt Williams: Leinster need massive physicality to beat SaracensChampions Cup final: Leinster standard in Toulouse win won’t cut it against SaracensFri May 10 2019 - 07:00
Matt Williams: Why does rugby defy mathematical logic?From team lists to six teams in quarter-finals, the rugby numbers game is too complicatedFri May 3 2019 - 06:00
Matt Williams: Rugby snared answering hate with hateFolau and Vunipola do not represent community’s views but abusing them no useFri Apr 26 2019 - 06:30
Matt Williams: Irish rugby clubs are in an unsustainable messPressing need to strengthen ties between four provinces and their AIL clubsFri Apr 19 2019 - 06:39
Matt Williams: Ireland finally up to speed with World Rugby SevensAfter years of neglect, our men’s and women’s teams now ready to compete at the top flightFri Apr 12 2019 - 06:00
Matt Williams: Time to outlaw the cheats and save our gameSpace and creativity are being squeezed out of rugby as offside rules are blithely ignoredFri Apr 5 2019 - 05:45
Matt Williams: Irish teams must follow golden rules of knock-out rugbyChampions Cup quarter-finals likely to be decided by defences and who makes fewest mistakesFri Mar 29 2019 - 05:30
Matt Williams: Ireland need to win at all costsResult of Six Nations decider in Wales could set course for team’s chances at World CupSat Mar 16 2019 - 04:00
Matt Williams: There is still hope for French rugby to return to gloryThe French team is on an upward curve, but the rich seam of local talent must be minedSat Mar 9 2019 - 07:00
Matt Williams: Lack of leadership is the reason for Ireland’s on-field crisisSchmidt’s exit and the slump in form of Sexton, Murray and Best has changed somethingFri Mar 1 2019 - 06:00
Matt Williams: The numbers are not adding up for Ireland’s attackIreland must utilise the attacking kick to play the game in their opponents’ halfSat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00
Matt Williams: Scotland will test the mental strength of a wounded teamAgainst England we saw that the Irish attack is not designed to chase down a leadSat Feb 9 2019 - 07:00
Matt Williams: Improving England a dangerous proposition but Ireland should prevailVictors will have a massive psychological advantage going into the World CupSat Feb 2 2019 - 06:30
Matt Williams: New Zealand myth shattered foreverWinning the World Cup is not just a dream, it can become a realityFri Nov 23 2018 - 20:30
Matt Williams: New Zealand are in Dublin to crush a Celtic uprisingKiwis want to wipe the memory of Ireland’s win in Chicago from the face of the earthSat Nov 17 2018 - 07:58
Munster’s brave and faithful better have learnt some lessonsMatt Williams: Racing 92 defeat was the worst Munster performance I have witnessedSat May 19 2018 - 08:30
Matt Williams: Leinster deserve the ultimate praiseThe demons must be slayed. The last five years of European failure must be revengedSat May 12 2018 - 01:00
Matt Williams: Leinster have become masters of offloadingCullen’s men and opponents Scarlets boast brilliant attacks that can breach any defenceSat Apr 21 2018 - 06:00
Matt Williams: Only way to triumph at Thomond Park is to out-Munster MunsterToulon need to develop the type of team DNA that Munster and Leinster have achievedSat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00
Matt Williams: This generation of Ireland players can win the World CupThe ambition Ireland showed in sealing the Grand Slam can spur team to further glorySat Mar 24 2018 - 07:00
Matt Williams: Ireland have a rare and beautiful opportunityIreland can defeat an ancient foe in London on St Patrick’s Day after being labelled as scumSat Mar 17 2018 - 08:00
Matt Williams: Pack can ensure Irish victory but don’t underestimate ScotlandIf Ireland repeat their impressive possession stats it will set the platform for a home winSat Mar 10 2018 - 07:00
Matt Williams: Ireland relying on attack as best form of defenceEveryone in the Six Nations is playing running rugby but Ireland need to get their defence rightSat Mar 3 2018 - 06:00
Matt Williams: Chris Farrell needs to be a stinky Roquefort to Bundee Aki’s silky ShirazOutside centre is one of the toughest positions so Ireland need a smooth combinationSat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00
Matt Williams: Gendarme was right – Ireland stole win in ParisIreland will expect to convert ample possession into scores against struggling ItalySat Feb 10 2018 - 08:00
Matt Williams: This is the worst France team I have ever seenFrench rugby was a beacon, but with a lack of world-class players, the light has gone outSat Feb 3 2018 - 06:00
Matt Williams: Ireland’s inconsistency stems from lack of trustIf Joe Schmidt’s team don’t improve, this powerful England side will demolish themSat Mar 18 2017 - 05:00
Matt Williams: Glorious singing of Welsh fans is powerful and intimidatingAt home, in the midst of song and passion, the red dragon is a very different animalFri Mar 10 2017 - 06:00
Matt Williams: What’s rare is wonderfulA Six Nations so exciting that I can scarcely believe it’s northern hemisphere rugbySat Mar 4 2017 - 10:00
Matt Williams: Dan Vickerman’s death highlights dangers of silenceEnding of a professional’s playing days can be a difficult transition that must be monitoredFri Feb 24 2017 - 15:00
Matt Williams: Chastened Ireland must focus on Italian jobIn Rome only a bonus point win will provide Ireland with the required outcomeSat Feb 11 2017 - 11:59
Matt Williams: Too much focus on game with England – Scots can’t be dismissedSix Nations promises to see a return to attacking rugby – and hallelujah for thatSat Feb 4 2017 - 08:01
Matt Williams: Australia’s old style leaves opposition in wakeIreland need to stop Wallabies’ traditional running game as Michael Cheika makes his markSat Nov 26 2016 - 05:00
Matt Williams: We will see Ireland’s worth against a pissed-off New Zealand teamKiwis seek revenge, hoping to inspire those back home affected by the earthquakeSat Nov 19 2016 - 10:00