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.
Northampton's unassuming Geordie is set to play a big role for Steve Borthwick's England at the Six Nations.
Since RWC23, a chasm has appeared between the ‘Haves’ of France, Ireland and England, and the ‘Have Nots’ of Scotland, Wal…
The Harlequins ace has reached a crossroads in his career after helping punt Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle out of the Champions Cup.
The RFU rule on overseas-based players continues to deprive Steve Borthwick of talent starring in France.
After 'Razor's stunning departure, should New Zealand Rugby bring Tony Brown home or hire their first foreign All Blacks coach?
The soon-to-be-Bordeaux team-mates were the weekend's oustanding back-row forwards. Will their nations take heed?
The hosts' battles at scrum time bore alarming hallmarks of Ireland's November savaging by the Springboks.
Younger, fitter, referees with good communication skills are improving entertainment and helping foster more multi-skilled players…
The Northampton Saint offers aerial power and attacking brilliance, whichever route Steve Borthwick chooses to take this Six Natio…
Having seen Tony Brown's IP depart for South Africa, the All Blacks must broaden their horizons and attract the best possible coac…
Time was, the rugby world cast envious glances at Antipodean coaching. Now, Australia and New Zealand are fishing desperately for …
Extreme precision at the ruck allowed Glasgow to remove the jackaling juggernauts from the Toulouse arsenal.
Brendan Fanning's new book chronicles a golden era for the Irish game - but also serves as a warning there is much work yet to be …
Alex Mitchell, Fin Smith and George Furbank offer a tantalisng East Midlands blend Steve Borrthwick may find hard to resist.
A chastening loss to the Springboks suggests France's future lies with the free-wheeling European champions, not the serial Toulou…
The portents are promising that England can genuinely challenge in Australia with strength in every area of the squad
The Springboks centre-cum-flanker is a sequel to Levani Botia, but with a new visionary creative director in Svengali Rassie Erasm…
Felipe Contepomi's men are one of the biggest success stories of the Quilter Nations Series, and their domestic setup is growing a…
The skipper remains an integral part of Scott Robertson's pack, but there are young, hungry rivals challenging his reign.
Breaking down the Bok pack's night of destruction in Dublin, paving the way to a long-awaited triumph in the Irish capital.
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