Matt Williams: Ireland must realise imagination – not statistics – is what really counts
Rugby needs less regurgitation and more imagination as an epidemic of copy-and-paste coaching spreads across the world
Matt Williams: If Leinster can fix one glaring defensive flaw, they will be unstoppable
They have the quality to win the Champions Cup but need to have open and honest discussions about their defence
Matt Williams: Leinster’s clash with La Rochelle has big implications for next month’s Six Nations
Leo Cullen’s team have been effective in winning six on the spin, but they must find new levels against La Rochelle
Matt Williams: Remember to get your best wins in before full-time
Watching the latest instalments of old rivalries in cricket and rugby reminded me that the results of such matches don’t really matter much
Matt Williams: As news of the horrors at Bondi broke, I was frantically calling my daughter
Many brave Australians ran towards the gunfire and paid dearly for it. I have known Peter Meagher since my playing days, and he was murdered in cold blood by cowards
Matt Williams: This is not a game – Ireland must match Australia and stand up for children
Across the world young people’s health is being damaged by a scourge that is luring them away from sport and other invigorating pursuits. It’s time to tackle it
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