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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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Analysis
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?
Nick Bishop
07 Oct 2024, 6:15
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
02 Oct 2024, 5:10
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
30 Sep 2024, 6:51
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
26 Sep 2024, 18:12
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
25 Sep 2024, 14:46
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
23 Sep 2024, 8:33
Analysis
'Turnaround Tyrel' epitomises the foggy state of the Bledisloe Cup
There is Kiwi influence - and Australian oversight - on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
Nick Bishop
17 Sep 2024, 6:38
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
16 Sep 2024, 7:05
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
11 Sep 2024, 17:44
Analysis
'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.
Nick Bishop
09 Sep 2024, 6:06
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
03 Sep 2024, 16:54
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
02 Sep 2024, 9:26
Analysis
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?
Nick Bishop
27 Aug 2024, 10:56
Analysis
Is it time to rethink the 23-player matchday squad?
As concerns over player safety rise, should rugby change its laws on replacements?
Nick Bishop
25 Aug 2024, 3:36
Analysis
'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?
Nick Bishop
19 Aug 2024, 17:03
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
19 Aug 2024, 5:53
Analysis
'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.
Nick Bishop
13 Aug 2024, 6:00
Analysis
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.
Nick Bishop
12 Aug 2024, 7:27
Analysis
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
Nick Bishop
09 Aug 2024, 2:52
Analysis
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…
Nick Bishop
06 Aug 2024, 6:24
