Nick Bishop was rugby analyst/advisor to Graham Henry (1999-2003) and Mike Ruddock (2004-2006) with Wales. He has worked with Stuart Lancaster for England (2012-2015), Leinster (2016-2022) and currently for Racing 92 in France’s Top 14. Three of his four rugby books have shortlisted for, or won national sports book awards.
While Rassie Erasmus' Springboks have conquered all in their path, the ex-Super Rugby franchises have struggled to deliver at the …
Clayton McMillan's impact subs and dynamism off the bench have made the Chiefs stronger at the end of matches than they are at the…
If they get their selection right, and see Andrew Porter's driving angle penalised, the Wallabies could turn a traditional weaknes…
With England growing and Ireland's dominance seemingly on the wane, has the Lions coach backed the right horses to defeat Australi…
Is the Queensland boss the right man to lead Australia forward? And will Joe Schmidt be tempted to stick around for Rugby World Cu…
Northampton Saints found a way of beating the fabled Jacques Nienaber blitz and inflicting another 'horrific' Champions Cup loss o…
Les Bleues demonstrated the mighty Red Roses can be toppled, even if they didn't quite manage to derail another Grand Slam triumph…
Sabbaticals may provide the silver bullet to one of rugby's greatest issues, the competing interests of club and country.
The Springbok Supremo's use of the bench has been heavily - and unfairly - criticised, but he remains at the cutting edge of rugby…
World Rugby's statistical review shows an uptick in points and drama, but more issues at scrum time and questions about beefy benc…
Until they can find a way to enjoy kicking penalty goals as much as they like to convert tries, the Reds will not unseat their Can…
Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman have added seismic strength and skill to the province, and could be the key ingredients of their Cham…
Lawson Creighton and Lalakai Foketi could provide Schmidt with a new and fruitful string-pulling axis with the Lions tour looming.
The Queensland Reds are the outstanding Australian franchise so it would be a risk to move the entire coaching team to the Wallabi…
La Rochelle's might was undone by Munster grit but the external influences of coaches like Ronan O'Gara and Shaun Edwards should b…
A star of the 2013 series, the respected former lock is plotting the tourists' demise as Australia's lineout guru.
With Kyren Taumoefolau linked with an All Blacks switch, can his franchise catapult Pasifika nations into permanent Tier One conte…
The wily duo, combined with a Moneyball-style approach, could build on the impressive foundations laid by Joe Schmidt.
Taniela Tupou's form has tailed off in New South Wales, and how his franchise and national teams need the mighty prop at his best.
Steve Borthwick's deluge of back-rowers and clever use of the bench points the way forward for teams who cannot deploy a bruising …
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