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Write for Rugby World, Rugby Pass and the URC. Better at tennis than rugby. Weak tennis players.

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James Stafford @jpstafford.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Had to watch Wales U20s v England U20s on delay. What a performance from Wales. The spirit of that team is something else. Wonderful. #sixnations #WALvENG
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Jac Morgan is a British and Irish Lion and a test starter'. My column for @RugbyPass. Please read, before setting fire to me. Cheers, Paul 😁😁 www.rugbypass.com/plus/why-jac...
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Why Jac Morgan is a British and Irish Lions Test starter
The Wales captain excels in a struggling team, and that should propel him to the fabled red jersey this summer.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Jac Morgan is a British and Irish Lion and a test starter'. My column for @RugbyPass. Please read, before setting fire to me. Cheers, Paul 😁😁 www.rugbypass.com/plus/why-jac...
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Why Jac Morgan is a British and Irish Lions Test starter
The Wales captain excels in a struggling team, and that should propel him to the fabled red jersey this summer.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Just saw an awful headline about the Japanese slaughtering Whales. Made me worry about the summer
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
The Six Nations SHOULDN'T have relegation. My monthly @Rugbyworldmag column is live. From a balanced Welsh rugby writer 😁 Dont comment without reading it, I'll know if you haven't 😁👊👍 www.rugbyworld.com/news/why-the...
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Why the Six Nations should ignore promotion/relegation for the sake of Wales - Paul Williams column - Rugby World
With Wales suffering a 14th defeat in a row, Paul Williams looks at whether it is time to finally allow promotion/relegation in the Six Nations.
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James @gortoshay1.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
It was pointed out to me he runs like an Olympic speed walker. Now you’ll never unsee it.
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The 2nd Row @the2ndrow.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Are Scottish fans blaming @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social or @joshgardner.bsky.social
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Brendon Shields @rugbycology.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Bit of Larkham, bit of Honniball. Some Sexton and a drop of Serge Blanco.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
I've become fascinated by Sam Prendergast. His running cadence and bio-mechanics are so unusual. But his output is absolutely incredible. Massive fan of his.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
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Ospreys Rugby @ospreysofficial.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
A historic first knockout derby vs Scarlets in the EPCR Challenge Cup, at home 👊 📅 4/5/6th April Full fixture and venue details to be announced. Who's excited?! #TogetherAsOne
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James @gortoshay1.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
I had nominated Matt Williams for a Pulitzer yesterday but I’m retracting and nominating you instead.
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Cian Ó Muilleoir @rugbykino.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
It's finally 2025, so I'll bite on Lions discourse. And @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social? He's right you know.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Quick evening read 👇👇
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Robert Giannotti @robertgiannotti.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
I was guilty of my disagreements on test selections affecting my enjoyment of the last tour (Adams v Duhan, Liam v Hogg, Navidi overlooked, Finn barely involved Murray as captain...) This time I just want a successful and entertaining tour after how bad 2021 was.
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Euan @euant.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
I don't think people can argue too much with the (justified) selection of a load of Irish players. I would, however, be pretty disappointed if Farrell lines up at 10 in the first test. Says a lot about the sort of rugby we'll be watching.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
My monthly @RugbyPass column is live British and Irish Lions are the focus this time. The tour is Ireland's, and rightly so. www.rugbypass.com/plus/like-it...
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‘Like it or not, this Lions squad will be Irish. They deserve to dominate.’
Ireland have been the premier team in British and Irish rugby for a decade, ranked No.1 in the world and deserve to dominate the Lions squad.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
My monthly @RugbyPass column is live British and Irish Lions are the focus this time. The tour is Ireland's, and rightly so. www.rugbypass.com/plus/like-it...
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‘Like it or not, this Lions squad will be Irish. They deserve to dominate.’
Ireland have been the premier team in British and Irish rugby for a decade, ranked No.1 in the world and deserve to dominate the Lions squad.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
My 2025 rugby wish list for @Rugbyworldmag 👇👇 www.rugbyworld.com/countries/wa...
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Freddie Steward at centre, a competitive Lions Tour and sorted Wales: Here is Paul Williams’ Rugby Wishlist for 2025 - Rugby World
Regular columnist Paul Williams let's us know what is on his rugby wishlist for 2025 including a competitive Lions Tour and Freddie Steward at centre
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Francisco Isaac @franciscoisaac.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Monsieur @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social is another one of my favourite writers and his columns for Rugby World Magazine are always especial His latest one hits the spot, as the game has never been this competitive www.rugbyworld.com/news/this-is...
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This is the most competitive men's Top 10 World Ranking ever: Paul Williams column - Rugby World
Paul Williams believes that this is the most competitve men's international rugby has ever been. He looks at the Autumn Nation Series to back up his theory.
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Salamander semi colon @rugbyfan.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Curry and Underhill...sigh. Curry barely played last season and, in the games, I've seen has been nowhere near the player he was. For example, he was a ghost v Glasgow. Underhill puts in the occasional decent performance between lengthy periods being injured.
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scottish1979.bsky.social @scottish1979.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Not going to argue with you. I'd say the 2 unluckiest Scots would be Cummings and Darge. We're a significantly poorer side without either of them.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Rugby Pass have published their Top 100 men's players. Here's my list of those who were unlucky to miss out. 5 South Africans, 2 English, 1 French, 1 Irish, 1 Australian But can you guess who? www.rugbypass.com/plus/top-100...
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Top 100: The unluckiest players not to make the list
Plenty of players were unlucky to miss out on our men's Top 100 list. Here are 10 who could easily have made it.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Absolutely love it in Tenby at Christmas. Off to watch Tenby v Penclawdd for a bit too 👊👊👊👌
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Big Jim @bigjimsuftum.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Kids rugby and football cancelled this morning due to the storm. Forecast improves later so I think I will still have to pull on the togs this afternoon, which means missing the Ireland match, but possibly securing the league win. 35 years of playing rugby and the first chance to win a league!
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Big ol' day for Wales. It'll be closer than many think. Gatland can't afford the lineout to collapse in the final 30 mins,like last week.
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Donald @dwmacleod.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
@andrewfrugby.bsky.social @mrandrewcotter.bsky.social @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Don't see many 9s scoring tries like that anymore. That was stunning from Grant Williams.
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Harry Jones @haribaldijones.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Sorry for my delayed painting prediction - so far infallible - the Pauler Opposite @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social
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Matthew J I Wood Design & Illustration @matthewjiwood.com · 16/11/2024
Twickenham - the home of England Rugby Prints available in A4, A3, A2 & A1 with optional framing Shop now: www.matthewjiwood.com/rugby/twicke... #Rugby #Twickenham #EnglandRugby @bloodandmud.bsky.social @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social @brianmoore666.bsky.social @squidgerugby.bsky.social
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IndiaWilloughby @indiawilloughby.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
With everything going on in the world, this story in one of the main UK Conservative newspapers.
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Dai @dainewport.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
If Mike Tyson was 5, I'd think twice about getting into with him
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Brian Moore @brianmoore666.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I'd forgotten how good The Fast Show was and how many catchphrases it spawned.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
If Mike Tyson was 85, I'd think twice about getting into with him
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Cian Ó Muilleoir @rugbykino.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I don't want to alarm anyone, but there may be an accurate Paul Williams prediction or predictions happening on this app. Keep calm, and quickly make your way to cover.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Awesome performance from the Pumas. Two incredible, seperate, defensive sets on their 5m line. Brilliant.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Ireland v Pumas will be close. Pumas playing so well. Absolutely shredded Italy last week
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Ireland v Pumas will be close. Pumas playing so well. Absolutely shredded Italy last week
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Sam Larner @samlstandsup.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
More Oval Insights data! It's amazing just how exceptional Alex Lewington and Ollie Sleightholme have been since the start of 2023. This is showing TEs per 100 carries for everyone who's made at least 150 carries in that time. Also includes the very good carrying fly-halves for reference!
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James Stafford @jpstafford.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Llanelly Grammar School (1961-62 season). Rather good at sevens. #rugbyhistory
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Alex Lowe @alexmlowe.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Exclusive: Rugby stars sign up for Formula 1-style breakaway league www.thetimes.com/article/20ea...
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Rugby stars sign up for Formula 1-style breakaway league
Up to 20 leading names already agree in principle to the new global franchise competition as it secures major financial backing in US. Plan is for a travelling league that features men’s and women’s t...
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Freddie Steward is back. Is that a direct result of the new escort interpretations I wonder.
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The Paul Williams @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Really like it on here. BlueSky is like a cafe at 5pm. Twitter is more like a club at 5am, where everyone is on their 10th pint and 3rd bag.
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