Why rugby’s darkest ‘dog acts’ like eye-gouging must be punished severely
Eben Etzebeth’s actions serve as a warning of the consequences that await any player who gouges a fellow player’s eyes
Matt Williams: Scrum laws must change for the good of the game
As entertainment, last Saturday was a disaster ... the ball hardly reaches any backline player from setpieces
Matt Williams: The mighty Springboks have one weakness that Ireland can try to exploit
Despite South Africa’s silky running skills, the heart of this side’s attack remains their pack
Matt Williams: Ireland may be at a low ebb, but Australia look like all hope is lost
Joe Schmidt must put faith in his only world-class attacking weapon if Wallabies are to have any chance
Matt Williams: Entitled fans must stop whinging about Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand
Price of Irish dominance in Lions team over summer meant November would always be tough
Matt Williams: Whether Ireland are ready for All Blacks is big ‘unknown unknown’
Springboks have already exposed New Zealand flaws, but can Andy Farrell’s side take advantage?
Matt Williams: Ireland’s ageing profile is a concern ahead of Autumn Internationals
Against Munster, we saw signs that members of this wonderful generation of Leinster and Irish players are nearing their end
Matt Williams: Rugby is going down a bad road. R360 might be the jolt it needs
Lack of player welfare and constant stoppages during games has created an environment where a disrupter is needed
Matt Williams: As Leinster enter a turbulent season, can they steady their defence?
Province may not top the URC for entire season, but that might not be a bad thing for Leo Cullen’s side
Matt Williams: Meet the southern stars set to light up the November Test window against Ireland
The current quality of southern hemisphere rugby makes next month one of Ireland’s most challenging for many years
Matt Williams: Springboks’ stunning reinvention poses a daunting new challenge for Ireland
Move away from the bomb squad has breathed fresh life into rugby, but it’s also bad news for South Africa’s opponents
Ireland must adapt to revolutionary changes we are seeing in Rugby Championship
Ireland must prepare to adapt to Rugby Championship’s rapid changes in attacking tactics or risk being left behind
Matt Williams: Clayton McMillan needs to change Munster’s culture
Previous coaches have departed and been successful, so it is not the coach’s fault
Matt Williams: Ireland and others are taking advantage of residency rules – this must stop
All countries should aspire to emulating South Africa and Argentina
Joe Schmidt lost his way with Ireland but Australian resurrection shows his improvement as a coach
Australia head coach has put a lifetime of learning into rebuilding the Wallabies and restoring their self-belief