Was that an aura of arrogance or ignorance around Ireland? Whatever, they need to get real
If Ireland play again like they did against the All Blacks, then the next few weeks will hold a great deal of pain
With all due respect to New Zealand and the haka, a laser-accurate kicking game can deliver victory for Ireland
I hope the Irish welcome for the All Blacks holds far more humility than the English displayed
Matt Williams: New Zealand are suffering an existential crisis of identity
All Blacks face favourites Ireland in Dublin knowing their era of global dominance is over
Matt Williams: Let’s hear it for the nine to five hero, that regular guy
‘My father’s entire working life was spent in a factory. It was a tough existence ... he and my mother sacrificed so that their four sons could ... get the type of high-quality education that Irish immigrants so value’
Matt Williams: Leinster’s defensive system is failing – Ireland must avoid same mistakes in November battles
If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart
Matt Williams: The push to select global Wallabies to face Lions is gaining momentum
If Joe Schmidt’s national squad includes the best of those playing overseas, Australia can prove a match for the touring side next summer
Matt Williams: Talk of fading All Blacks is disrespectful and ridiculous
In advance of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash, claims that New Zealand are a spent rugby force could not have come at a worse time for Australia
Matt Williams: Rugby’s failure to remain tech-savvy is a blight on the sport
Ball-tracking is just one technology that could help referees and TMOs get key calls right
Matt Williams: Springboks’ swagger only likely to galvanise New Zealand
Rugby has a way of cutting down the tallest of poppies and the All Blacks have a score to settle with South Africa following the World Cup final defeat
Matt Williams: Family, rugby and whales - cling to the gracefulness of passing things
A stroll along Sydney’s coast brought a reminder of the value of spending time well
Matt Williams: Liberated Springboks rediscover their rugby soul
Showing the influence of new attack coach Tony Brown, South Africa produced sensational rugby against outclassed Australia while Felipe Contepomi’s brilliant Pumas shocked New Zealand
Matt Williams: Joe Schmidt’s biggest problem in Australia stems from the Kiwis who came before him
New trial laws in the Rugby Championship could make the sport more entertaining
Matt Williams: Olympics Rugby Sevens shows why 15s rugby should adopt some of the sport’s laws
Low tackling and an increase in aerobic fitness that reduces players’ size create a faster, safer and more enjoyable game
Matt Williams: In cynical times, savour the new coaches who want to make the world a bit better
Helping my old club in Sydney find a new leader was an uplifting and a reassuring experience
Matt Williams: Hard to be confident World Rugby will soon grasp nettle of scrum law reform
Matt Williams: The root cause of low ball-in-play time in matches can be traced back to the current scrum laws presided over by rugby’s governing authorities