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Nick Bishop
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.
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Bad blood swirls as the All Blacks head north
Will the wounds of club v country ever heal?
How Quins' Jason Gilmore is making the Wallabies' case for the defence
The 'magic 64' could turn Australia round this November
Will the withdrawal of the ‘top 20’ devalue France’s tour of New Zealand?
In resting Antoine Dupont and the rest of his 'premiums', has Fabien Galthie undermined a mouth-watering voyage?
Boks and Pumas lead southern charge, but the north are ahead of the game
South Africa and Argentina made impressive strides as the Rugby Championship power balance shifts.
Does Joe Schmidt need to change his Wallabies captain?
Harry Wilson has handled the role with admirable maturity, but may not be guaranteed a starting spot.
Why aren't New Zealand's mighty teams scoring like they used to?
No longer are the All Blacks and Black Ferns blowing teams away with ruthless attack.
Why Tomas Albornoz might be a better fly-half than Damian McKenzie
The Argentine pivot fits his team's style and structure far better than his illustrious All Blacks peer.
How the embattled Wallabies pushed the All Blacks to the brink
Joe Schmidt's men were painfully close, but again came up empty-handed against their old rivals.
'Turnaround Tyrel' epitomises the foggy state of the Bledisloe Cup
There is Kiwi influence - and Australian oversight - on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
Why the rest of the rugby world is worried about Australia
As a Lions tour looms, concerns over the Wallabies' malaise are reverberating across the rugby world.
How the All Blacks were caught up after 'golden decade'
New Zealand must seek incremental gains having seen the rest of the rugby world reduce their advantage.
'Schmidt will not be forgiven or forgotten if Wallabies suffer Bled-bath'
After a record hiding in Santa Fe, the Wallabies supremo has much to address before the All Blacks arrive Down Under.
Can Joe Schmidt create an 'Australian Way' punters will embrace?
Results aside, the new Wallabies coach will be judged most keenly on his attacking style.
Rassie Erasmus, the ultimate high-stakes gambler, goes 'all-in' and wins big again
The Springbok supremo may make the most innovative use of the bench of any coach, in any sport.
The Wallaby front row can move ahead of the curve in Argentina
Could returning behemoth Brandon Paenga-Amosa be the answer to Australia's scrum struggles?
Is it time to rethink the 23-player matchday squad?
As concerns over player safety rise, should rugby change its laws on replacements?
'Nowhere to hide' for All Blacks as South African mini-tour looms
As these ancient rivals renew their blood feud, can New Zealand handle the world champions on their own patch?
Can the Wallabies return to rugby's top tier?
The key tenets of a Joe Schmidt team have been sorely absent from Australia's early Rugby Championship performances.
'Are Razor’s All Blacks heading for an early exit in the Rugby Championship?'
New Zealand's failure to fashion clean exits from their own half cost them gravely against Argentina.
Does 'Giteau's Law' need revisiting to revive weakened Wallabies?
The Australia coach's home-based troops were battered and bruised by South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener.
How will Scott Robertson shuffle his backline pack for the Rugby Championship?
After the England Series, the All Blacks have rung the backline changes ahead of The Rugby Championship opener with Los Pumas
Can the Wallabies win the battle of the back-five against the Boks?
The Wallabies have injury problems of their own and they will find out whether their strength-in-depth matches the Springboks' res…