All posts tagged "Shane Williams"
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: I would pick Tom James ahead of Alex Cuthbert
Tom James and Dan Evans have every right to feel unfortunate for missing out on the Wales squad. Dan Evans has...
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/ 9 years agoWill the controversy around head injuries change rugby forever?
For rugby lovers everywhere, the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand provided plenty of thrills, edge-of-the-seat excitement and unforgettable memories....
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: You think Eddie’s tough? We had Gatland’s world of pain
England‘s players had better get used to these tough new training sessions because they are only going to get harder for...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Scarlets must not lose their self-belief in Pool of Death
I want to see the Welsh teams throw off the shackles, have some ambition and really have a crack at Europe...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Jamie Cudmore case proves that concussion’s a real concern
Good on Jamie Cudmore for raising the issue of concussion again and throwing the onus of responsibility back at the clubs...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Keep that smile on your face, Keelan!
It has been a tale of three wings this week – the good, the used-to-be-bad and the downright ugly – in...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Scarlets are in need of grunt to go with the gas
Johnny McNichol must be wondering what he has signed up for judging by the Scarlets‘ start to the season. The Crusaders...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Inspiring Alun Wyn Jones my man to lead Lions
Alun Wyn Jones embodies everything that the British & Irish Lions will need to succeed in New Zealand next summer and...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Get Stephen Jones on board when Lions confirm Warren Gatland call
When it comes to leading the British & Irish Lions, it’s all about experience and that’s why Warren Gatland is the...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Regions must take lead from Connacht
The Welsh regions have a massive point to prove in the Guinness Pro12 this season and I’m expecting there to be...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Fit and firing Gavin Henson can earn himself Wales recall
People may think I’m crazy for saying this but do not put it past Gavin Henson getting himself back in contention...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: James Davies proved he is the man for a big occasion
I’m sure I’m not the only person who has been gripped this week by the Olympic Sevens. Any doubts over whether...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Steve Tandy and his Ospreys need to get a fast start
We are just a month away from the start of the new Guinness Pro 12 season and one side I expect...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Answers to this Pro12 predicament lie within
Is the world going mad or are the Pro12 administrators really considering sending players to the United States, South Africa or...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Senseless Gatland’s Law should be binned
I wonder how many Rugby Paper readers can give me a definitive explanation of ‘Gatland’s Law’. I know I certainly can’t....
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/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: We need success to win back fans from football
By Shane Williams Welsh rugby has a very real battle on its hands next season and I don’t just mean from all-conquering...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Scarlets are on a hiding to nothing in Europe
I fear Welsh interest in next season’s European Champions Cup will not last past Christmas. It is bad enough that Wales...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: We need to take a lead from Liam Williams
Mentally and physically, Wales‘ final Test against New Zealand was a complete miss-match. Wales may want to take on the best...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: All Blacks bolstered by bench strength again
It was a case of deja vu for Wales in Wellington after another positive start against the All Blacks. Again we...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams verdict: Lively Liam Williams is such a joy to watch
What a game and what an effort from Sam Warburton and his boys but yet again, New Zealand showed why they...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Bradley Davies’ so right to play with Alun Wyn Jones
The return of Bradley Davies to Wales on a national dual contract next season came as a surprise to some, especially...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Gregor Townsend’s got his Glasgow Warriors battle-ready for Galway
As the dust settles on a pretty miserable Welsh effort in the Pro12, defending champions Glasgow Warriors are my tip to...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Final day meltdown was just not acceptable
There’s no escaping the harsh reality that this has been the worst season in the history of Welsh regional rugby. Wales...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Great Scott Williams will keep Jamie Roberts and Jonathan Davies on toes
Warren Gatland will have been grinning from ear to ear at the sight of Scott Williams back at the Principality Stadium...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: We’ll see who thrives in pressure cauldron
Next Saturday’s Judgement Day could be just that for the Welsh regions and some players hoping to get into Warren Gatland’s...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Innovator Lyn Jones could be a great fit for Harlequins
Lyn Jones is one of rugby’s great innovators and Harlequins could do far worse than appoint the Newport Gwent Dragons head...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Pro12 must have all its star players on display
The Guinness Pro12 is in danger of becoming completely over-shadowed if something major is not done to raise its profile. Organisers...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Senior men must take the blame at Ospreys
Ospreys held on for a good win at Newport Gwent Dragons on Friday night but it looks too little too late...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Wales must believe they can upset the All Blacks
Flexing your muscles on the beach is one thing – doing it in the ring is quite another. I’m sure the...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams: It was great to see George North equal my try-scoring record
That’s more like it. After the nightmare of Twickenham it was great to see Wales putting that performance to bed with...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams’ verdict: Wales were simply terrible
There were times at Twickenham on Saturday when I just could not believe my eyes. I thought, maybe, I was having...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Get smart, Wales, and you’ll win the big one
It doesn’t matter if you’re a new cap or a veteran international, facing England is the game that gets the blood...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams’ verdict: Livewire Gareth Davies is the Welsh gamebreaker but he must learn quickly it’s not all about try glory
Gareth Davies sums up Wales right now – plenty of effort but lacking that final crucial touch. Davies was named man...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Stand firm up front and put Jamie Roberts on rampage
Hopefully Jamie Roberts is reading this while he is wrapped in cotton wool, being fed grapes and fanned with feathers, because...
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/ 10 years agoShane Williams: So good to see mighty George back among tries
Watching Wales win is great but seeing George North in that sort of form is even better. George gave everyone a...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoWarren Gatland just kidding about Ireland, he knows Wales have strength to win – Shane Williams
Wales are in a great position to win the Six Nations. I was already confident that Wales could do well in...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams’ column: Lions need Warren Gatland but where are our guys?
Warren Gatland would be my choice right now to lead the Lions to New Zealand in 2017, but where have all...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Cardiff Blues have signed one of Europe’s top talents
Of all the transfers and moves announced so far – Matthew Morgan joining Cardiff Blues is by far the most exciting....
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Ireland match holds the key to another Wales Grand Slam
No sooner have we all welcomed in the New Year than the Six Nations is upon us. It all kicks-off in...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Alex Cuthbert finding form at just the right time
Christmas derbies… there’s nothing else like them in Welsh rugby. As a player I loved this time of year. Now, as...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Ospreys must not waste that great result in Clermont
That wonderful fightback by the Ospreys in Clermont has given them the chance to make a real push for a quarter-final...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: So, could Dai Young and Rob Howley work together?
Rob Howley and Dai Young could be the dream ticket to succeed Warren Gatland. Wales will need a new head coach...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams World Cup XV
15. Ayumu Goromaru (Japan): The Brave Blossoms deserved more after three wins and he was key against South Africa. 14. Nehe...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Taulupe Faletau veto good news for Wales and regions
Taulupe Faletau’s transfer saga may have been a mess but hopefully it could prove a turning point for Welsh rugby. For...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Our packs lack skillset of the giants down South
It’s no fluke that this weekend’s World Cup semi-finals are like a UKIP manifesto – with no mention of Europe. Over...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams: Yes, pain will be unbearable but Wales can hold their heads high
Shut the door, close the curtains and play with the kids. That’s my only advice to those brave Wales players who...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams verdict: Wales lacked nous at crucial times
I would like to say that was the one that got away – but it has been said so many times...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Finally, Wales are learning from Wallaby heartbreaks
Warren Gatland should have the last 20 minutes of the game against England on repeat in the Wales team room this...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Give Tier Two heroes games against the best
The underdogs have done their job – now it’s time for World Rugby to do theirs if we’re going to make...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams’ comment: Dan Biggar was the man and not just for his boot
What a performance and what a result. It certainly wasn’t pretty but no Welsh fan will care when England are beaten...
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