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Scarlets show teeth to savage Cheetahs

6 May 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Coasting home: Leigh Halfpenny races in to score for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans THE Scarlets kept their hopes of defending their title […]

Captaincy could take Tipuric to next level

6 May 2018 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS Standard bearer: Justin Tipuric is man to lead Wales PICTURE: Getty Images WARREN Gatland faces a tough job this summer, but I’ve got […]

Williams column: George North can bring good times back to Ospreys

2 May 2018 0 comments

Shane Williams believes the incoming signing can lift the mood at the Liberty Stadium

George can bring good times back to Ospreys

29 April 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IT’S BEEN a fantastic week for the Ospreys, and one thing is for sure – they’ve now got no […]

Williams column: Exploit the weak link in Leinster midfield

18 April 2018 0 comments

Shane Williams talks tactics for Leinster v Scarlets in the Champions Cup semis

Exploit the weak link in Leinster midfield

15 April 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Veteran: Scarlets must target Isa Nacewa at centre PICTURE: Getty Images IF it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s […]

Williams column: Shame Cardiff Blues didn’t go for home-grown option

27 March 2018 0 comments

Shane Williams questions why Wales looks set to have no Welsh head coaches in charge of the regions next season

Captaincy can take Faletau up to new level

11 March 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Leadership role: Taulupe Faletau PICTURE: Getty Images WALES will beat Italy this afternoon. There’s no doubt though Warren Gatland […]

Irish ‘bullies’ gave us a lesson at breakdown

25 February 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Superb: Wales openside Josh Navidi PICTURE: Getty Images Powerplay: Bundee Aki crashes over for Ireland’s opening try One of […]

Robbed…but I still say Wales can win the title

11 February 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Impressive: Gareth Anscombe showed his versatility against Englan THE focus of Wales’ defeat to England will be on the […]

Momentum will carry us to Twickenham with belief

4 February 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS Midfield maestro: Centre Hadleigh Parkes That was more like it! I’ve said for a long time that Wales have the players to take […]

Williams column: Ability of new caps offers Wales reasons to be cheerful after below-par 2017

29 December 2017 0 comments

Shane Williams says Welsh provinces enjoyed a better 2017 than the national team

DREAMTEAM

17 December 2017 1 comment

ALEX CODLING, EALING HEAD COACH AND FORMER ENGLAND LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Jason Leonard – Quins and […]

Shane Williams column: Learn lessons and put South Africa to the sword!

30 November 2017 0 comments

Wales must learn from New Zealand loss and be more clinical against the Boks this weekend…

Learn lessons and put Boks to sword!

26 November 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS Excellent: Dan Biggar WHAT A Test match that was! Wales came out on the wrong side of the result, but the first thing […]

Tipuric is key if we want to beat the All Blacks

19 November 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Clean ball: Cory Hill rises highest to claim a lineout for Wales There is no denying it, that was […]

Don’t despair, Wales moving in right direction

12 November 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS New 10-12 axis: Owen Williams and Dan Biggar combine CLOSE, but no cigar! So it’s another defeat […]

Williams column: Give Liam the key to drive Wales’ attack from full back

8 November 2017 0 comments

Shane Williams is teeming with curiosity how Warren Gatland will experiment with the Wales back three

Williams column: Give Owen Williams the reins to drive brave new dawn for Wales

2 November 2017 0 comments

Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams looks at the Wales squad for the autumn internationals and suggests who should start

Williams column: Time for Warren Gatland to blood new Dragons

18 October 2017 0 comments

By Shane Williams NOW IS the time for Wales to roll the selection dice. Warren Gatland will name his squad for the November Tests next […]

Williams column: Losing one is unfortunate, losing two may be catastrophic

11 October 2017 0 comments

Shane Williams on the situation at Ospreys with Biggar and Webb set to leave

Shane Williams column: There’s only one man in my mind who can replace Wilson at Cardiff

3 October 2017 0 comments

By Shane Williams WHAT a shambles it is right now at Cardiff Blues. I must admit I was very surprised to see Danny Wilson announce […]

Shane Williams: Sam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future

22 September 2017 0 comments

Sam Warburton’s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on the Lions tour and his displays in the second and […]

Sam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future

17 September 2017 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SAM Warburton’s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on the Lions tour and […]

Shane Williams: Dan’s a big loss but Ospreys do have Sam

14 September 2017 0 comments

Dan Biggar is a colossal loss to Welsh rugby. It was no surprise to see his move to Northampton Saints confirmed this week – we […]

Shane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet

7 September 2017 0 comments

The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on South African newcomers Southern […]

Wallabies fire out a warning to Wales

27 August 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND I WROTE last week how Wales must look at this year’s Rugby Championship and take some lessons with the […]

Dream Team: Ryan Bevington – Bristol and former Ospreys prop

21 August 2017 0 comments

1. Ryan Bevington – I’d love to play in the team I’m about to pick so I’d have to select myself at loosehead. 2. Richard […]

Shane Williams: Quest for Autumn success starts now

18 August 2017 0 comments

The Rugby Championship is a tournament I’ve always enjoyed watching. Its brilliant rugby, played in great conditions and it involves some of the best players […]

DREAMTEAM

13 August 2017 0 comments

RYAN BEVINGTON, THE BRISTOL AND FORMER OSPREYS PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Ryan Bevington – I’d love to […]

Shane Williams: Scarlets can get Leigh back to his attacking best

10 August 2017 0 comments

Now the Guinness PRO14 is all sorted, I’m looking forward to the campaign ahead because I think there have been some really exciting signings over […]

Shane Williams: Break the bank to keep Biggar at Ospreys

2 August 2017 0 comments

Here’s my message to the Welsh Rugby Union; you have to try and pull out all the stops to help keep Dan Biggar at the […]

Shane Williams: Leigh needs future sorted double fast

27 July 2017 0 comments

I really feel for Leigh Halfpenny. What a situation he’s in. To be without a club at this stage isn’t ideal at all with the […]

Wales must start planning for life after Gatland now

19 July 2017 0 comments

By Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams The Lions tour told us many things about Northern Hemisphere rugby. It showed our sides can compete with […]

Ref Poite was wrong, but Sam handled him so well

9 July 2017 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND HIS WAS an incredible achievement by the Lions. I don’t understand those people who are saying it was a […]

Shane Williams: Sexton and Farrell are certain to get better and better playing together

6 July 2017 0 comments

It was a privilege to be in Wellington to watch this thriller of a game; it was right up with the best sporting occasions I’ve […]

Lions need to get to rescue series in North firing Wellington

25 June 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THERE WILL be some Lions fans who didn’t watch Wales in New Zealand last summer. For those who did, […]

Liam bounced back in champion style

11 June 2017 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS Up and down week: Liam Williams PICTURES: Getty Images LIAM WILLIAMS’ week summed up life as a professional rugby player. One moment you’re […]

Shane Williams: Breathtaking, now let’s hope all regions can build on success

31 May 2017 0 comments

What a win, what a performance, what a team! Hats off to everyone at the Scarlets because they’ve managed to do something I didn’t think […]

Breathtaking, now let’s hope all regions can build on success

28 May 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WHAT A win, what a performance, what a team! Hats off to everyone at the Scarlets because they’ve managed […]

Shane Williams: We need Bomb back coaching OUR props

25 May 2017 0 comments

I’ve always had a lot of time for Adam Jones, but he didn’t strike me as a potential coach, not initially at least. That said, […]

Shane Williams: Nice squad Robin, but why no spot for Davies?

19 May 2017 0 comments

Wales have got the squad balance right for their summer tour, but there’s one glaring omission – where is James Davies? I really do wonder […]

Shane Williams: Don’t rely on just kids, this tour will be tough

12 May 2017 0 comments

Wales’ Tests with Tonga and Samoa this summer are vitally important, but the two-match tour has already turned into a shambles. There are no TV […]

Injured Lions’ Players Should Have Time on the Field

9 May 2017 0 comments

Getting injured in any sport means time on the sidelines. It’s frustrating for the player, his teammates, and even the fans. So what happens when they begin healing?

Shane Williams: It pains me but Scarlets will shade my Ospreys

4 May 2017 0 comments

It’s business time in the PRO12 as the season reaches the run-in and I think Wayne Pivac’s Scarlets are in the best position of the […]

Shane Williams: This can be when North becomes a true great

28 April 2017 0 comments

We could see some of the best rugby ever to be played on this Lions tour. That might sound as if I’m going over the […]

Shane Williams: Anscombe excellence left Sam in the shade

20 April 2017 0 comments

Judgement Day was a chance for some of Wales’ best players to book their place on summer tours and while some did exactly that, others […]

Young: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must

16 April 2017 0 comments

By NIC VERDIER Supporter: Dai Young Form: Joe Launchbury DAI Young would be “hugely disappointed” to see Joe Launchbury left out of the Lions squad […]