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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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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

15.03.2025 08:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Gareth. Sadly not. Lots of bad language and adult references

15.03.2025 08:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

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 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

www.rugbypass.com/plus/why-jac...

18.02.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's a very good point

18.02.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

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 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

www.rugbypass.com/plus/why-jac...

18.02.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just saw an awful headline about the Japanese slaughtering Whales.

Made me worry about the summer

17.02.2025 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm here ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘

17.02.2025 00:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Indeed. That's exactly how the column finishes

10.02.2025 22:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I wasn't

10.02.2025 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bigstyle

10.02.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I wasn't

10.02.2025 18:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

The Six Nations SHOULDN'T have relegation.

My monthly @Rugbyworldmag column is live.

From a balanced Welsh rugby writer ๐Ÿ˜

Dont comment without reading it, I'll know if you haven't ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ‘

www.rugbyworld.com/news/why-the...

10.02.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

It was pointed out to me he runs like an Olympic speed walker. Now youโ€™ll never unsee it.

20.01.2025 20:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

20.01.2025 20:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are Scottish fans blaming @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social or @joshgardner.bsky.social

20.01.2025 12:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Absolutely.

20.01.2025 12:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bit of Larkham, bit of Honniball. Some Sexton and a drop of Serge Blanco.

20.01.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

20.01.2025 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bonnie Rogues Cardiff Six Nations Drop Game | Neos Hospitality

Do you like the Six Nations? Of course you do

Do you like free beer in Cardiff? Even more of course you do.

Then this is your lucky day my friends.

Win a free pint at Bonnie Rogues Cardiff ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

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20.01.2025 11:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A historic first knockout derby vs Scarlets in the EPCR Challenge Cup, at home ๐Ÿ‘Š

๐Ÿ“… 4/5/6th April

Full fixture and venue details to be announced.

Who's excited?!

#TogetherAsOne

19.01.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thanks so much, Mr Shields. You're a gent

18.01.2025 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had nominated Matt Williams for a Pulitzer yesterday but Iโ€™m retracting and nominating you instead.

18.01.2025 08:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's finally 2025, so I'll bite on Lions discourse.

And @thepaulwilliams.bsky.social? He's right you know.

18.01.2025 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
18.01.2025 08:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Quick evening read ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

17.01.2025 22:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely

17.01.2025 12:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

17.01.2025 12:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

17.01.2025 12:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Like it or not, this Lions squad will be Irish. They deserve to dominate.โ€™ 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.

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...

17.01.2025 11:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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โ€˜Like it or not, this Lions squad will be Irish. They deserve to dominate.โ€™ 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.

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...

17.01.2025 11:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

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