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/ 4 years agoMarcus reminds me of great King John
SHANE WILLIAMS WHAT a shame there were no fans at the Arms Park to watch that great European clash between Cardiff...
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/ 4 years agoWomen’s contracts mean their game can take off
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Chance to better themselves: Kelsey Jones of Wales is tackled by Ireland’s Hannah Tyrrell and...
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/ 4 years agoRing-rusty stars may struggle in Six Nations
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND All the international coaches used to want to wrap their star players in cotton wool...
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/ 4 years agoHookers and kickers are getting away with murder
SHANE WILLIAMS HANDS UP if you are tired of seeing scrum halves putting the ball into the second row. That is...
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/ 4 years agoIrish are my favourites but it’s so tough to call
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Impressive: Ireland dominated the All Blacks in November PICTURE: Getty Images In 34 days’ time...
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/ 4 years agoStrong start, good finish… shame about the middle!
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It’s that time of year again when everyone is handing out awards. So, I thought...
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/ 4 years agoRegions let down by double standards
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND European rugby is in chaos and it’s hard to escape the feeling that the Welsh...
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/ 4 years agoGalvanised Ospreys can spring a surprise
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND I WAS with James Hook at the start of last week when he mentioned Ifan...
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/ 4 years agoThe cooped-up players deserve our sympathy
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WALES’ four regions begin their European campaigns this weekend and they will head into the...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoURC must be transparent on what happens next
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND In limbo: Cardiff and Scarlets players do not know when they can return to Wales...
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/ 4 years agoI give Wales top points for showing true heart
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Man of the match: Taine Basham PICTURE: Getty Images Teammates congratulate Rhys Priestland after kicking...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoAdams is an out-and-out winger, keep him there
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Has his work cut out: Josh Adams PICTURE: Getty Images I WAS as shocked as...
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/ 4 years agoWales threw away 20 points – that’s criminal
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Big doubt for the Boks: Alun Wyn Jones walks off injured PICTURE: Getty Images Rhys...
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/ 4 years agoTo win, Wales will need a performance of the ages
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WHEN Steve Hansen picked me to face New Zealand at the 2003 World Cup, he...
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/ 4 years agoCall up for Young is common sense now
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Heading home: Wasps flanker Thomas Young deserves his call up to Wales squad PICTURE: Getty...
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/ 4 years agoScott’s renaissance is worthy of a Test recall
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WALES are set to confirm their squad for a humdinger of an autumn series this...
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/ 4 years agoWomen’s team needs increased funding to compete
SHANE WILLIAMS I REALLY hope this autumn can represent a clean slate for Wales women’s side. The team has had an...
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/ 4 years agoWayne Pivac has to nail key combos for World Cup | Shane Williams
I WAS sat down watching Scrum V with a cup of tea last Sunday when Wayne Pivac made a surprise appearance...
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/ 4 years agoBattle begins for most coveted jersey in Wales
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THE hairs are standing up on the back of my neck at the prospect of...
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/ 4 years agoLimiting contact training is right step
SHANE WILLIAMS I WAS fascinated by World Rugby’s report this week which was revealed to help protect player welfare. It suggested...
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/ 4 years agoOspreys have the talent to head regions’ challenge
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND So, a new season of club rugby is finally upon us and it’s a new...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoI fear these World 12s are only about making money | Shane Williams
The new World 12s proposal has been the talk of rugby and while we must reserve a bit of judgement until...
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/ 4 years agoCarnage among No.7s makes Navidi key man
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND ONE of the biggest things that has gone under the radar this summer is the...
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/ 4 years agoDefibrillators are essential, every club should have one | Shane Williams
An issue that is personal for Shane Williams that has raised awareness once again after the passing of Alex Evans at...
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/ 4 years agoI can’t wait for Gareth Anscombe to return, but go slowly! | Shane Williams
The Wales fly-half is back in full training at the Ospreys ahead of the autumn
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/ 4 years agoWales can feed off grassroots energy | Shane Williams
Can the feel-good return of rugby to the grassroots permeate to the top level of the game in Wales?
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/ 4 years agoSilence over Erasmus punishment is deafening | Shane Williams
Mixed messages from World Rugby have given the wrong impression of what rugby's core values are, writes Shane Williams
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoMorne Steyn did same to me 12 years ago | Shane Williams
Shane Williams knows exactly how the 2021 Lions will have been feeling once they collected their thoughts back in the dressing...
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/ 4 years agoLiam Williams and Josh Adams must start in the final showdown | Shane Williams
I was surprised by the selections of Stuart Hogg and Duhan van der Merwe for the First Test. But to be...
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/ 4 years agoLions character shone through at the end | Shane Williams
Shane Williams points out the big calls Warren Gatland got right in the second Test
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/ 4 years agoToo many errors, but future’s bright for Wales | Shane Williams
Shane Williams' verdict of the loss to Argentina at the Principality
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/ 4 years agoDaly must start at 13 if we want to beat the Boks | Shane Williams
The Saracens & England back has shown himself to still be as adroit at outside centre as at his time at...
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/ 4 years agoI’m opting for Josh and Duhan on wings, Liam at 15 | Shane Williams
Shane Williams selects the back three he would go for to face the Springboks in the first Test
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/ 4 years agoBack-line needs a platform to play | Shane Williams
Wales failed to front up against the Pumas, writes Shane Williams
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/ 4 years agoI fear it looks quite serious for Leigh | Shane Williams
THERE is no other way for me to start other than by wishing Leigh Halfpenny all the best. For his 100th...
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/ 4 years agoTry-machine Josh just can’t stop scoring | Shane Williams
I GOT more and more nervous as the second half of the British & Irish Lions game went on. It was...
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/ 4 years agoBiggar will have lead role to play in Alun Wyn’s absence | Shane Williams
The last thing that Warren Gatland thought he’d have to do before flying to South Africa this week was appointing a...
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/ 4 years agoNot a fan of Springboks joining our Six Nations | Shane Williams
I’M old enough to have played in the Five Nations before it expanded to six teams with Italy’s arrival in 2001...
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/ 4 years agoFree to view games vital for rugby’s resurgence | Shane Williams
AFTER a horror year or more of Covid-19 we all know rugby has its financial challenges. We also know the way...
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/ 4 years agoWayne’s got a way to put Wales out in front | Shane Williams
IN the northern hemisphere we have always been one or two steps behind teams in the south. That’s just a fact...
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/ 5 years agoRainbow Cup just isn’t worth injury risk | Shane Williams
The Rainbow Cup gives no reason for players who received Lions call-ups to go all-out and risk injury
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/ 5 years agoHearing fans’ roar makes you feel like Superman | Shane Williams
WHEN I played in front of 75,000 screaming Welsh fans at Principality Stadium it used to make me feel like Superman....
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/ 5 years agoIt’s ruthless but Booth can’t afford to gamble | Shane Williams
Shane Williams reacts to the release of club stalwart Scott Williams and Cory Allen by Ospreys this week
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/ 5 years agoSuch a shame I opted for German over French at school! | Shane Williams
After turning down Toulon in his playing career, Shane Williams is now hoping to be able to commentate on the Top...
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/ 5 years agoWatch out world, game in Japan will sky rocket | Shane Williams
WHEN I moved to Japan in 2012 to play for Mitsubishi Dynaboars, I was one of the first northern hemisphere players to try...
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/ 5 years agoTurnbull’s Cardiff form deserves recognition | Shane Williams
I REMEMBER before the 2011 World Cup with Wales we went on a brutal training camp to Poland. The work we...
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/ 5 years agoNow Wayne Pivac must build with some new faces | Shane Williams
Experimentation must be central to Wayne Pivac's plans for Wales this summer, writes Shane Williams
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/ 5 years agoRugby must keep on learning about head injuries | Shane Williams
I DID a documentary on concussion and head injuries last year and ever since then I’ve made it my duty to...
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/ 5 years agoWRU’s new hotel is kick in teeth to regions | Shane Williams
THE WELSH Rugby Union unveiled their latest new toy this week – The Parkgate Hotel which will be opening on Westgate...
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/ 5 years agoGatland will call on ten Welsh Lions at the very least | Shane Williams
Shane Williams was gutted to see George North rupture his ACL, ending his shot at a third Lions tour












