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
Matt Williams: The Wallabies have answered insults and pettiness in the only way possible
Joe Schmidt can take a bow after Australia exploited a Springbok vulnerability in a way no other team has been able to
Springboks’ new approach is great news for the game of rugby
Encounter with Springboks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, will be daunting task for Joe Schmidt’s squad
Matt Williams: Never mind the naysayers, the Lions tour of Australia was a big success
This Lions tour is subject to a false narrative, but the numbers don’t lie
Matt Williams: Lions’ incessant moaning has helped Australian rugby but it’s hard to see a home win in Sydney
Officiating errors have denied us the drama of a series decider in the third Test
Lions’ classless act had the hallmark of imperialists touring their convict colony
Stance on Pete Samu and unwillingness to give back to host nation makes touring party unpopular with locals
Matt Williams: Charmless Lions have put on a masterclass in how not to win friends since landing in Australia
Lions are overwhelming favourites to win test series, but a nation is willing them to fail
Matt Williams: Owen Farrell could prove a clever pick for the Lions
Australia must try something abominable against Andy Farrell’s team
Matt Williams: Lions’ insulting attitude is nicely stoking Australian pride
There’s been a whiff of rugby imperialism from the so-called home nations. Joe Schmidt may yet teach them a lesson
Matt Williams: It’s vital for Australia that the Lions play with style
It’s galling that some commentators portray the British and Irish Lions as brave underdogs
Matt Williams: Lions can’t afford to be infected by Irish rugby’s sense of entitlement against resurgent Australia
Wallabies have made significant progress since the disaster of World Cup 2023