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.
If there was any uncertainty, the Springboks' Wellington rout reaffirmed their status atop rugby's Mount Olympus.
With the financial boon of a Lions tour off the field, on it, the Wallabies and Wallaroos are showing signs each can become a forc…
Though neither rugby superpower is firing on all cylinders, New Zealand's greater cohesion up front and out wide did for their old…
Neither the All Blacks nor the Springboks are in rude health approaching their seismic Rugby Championship clash in Auckland.
The recent WRU proposal to cut two regions may be controversial, but it would also provide cruciual domestic opportunities for tal…
The ongoing melodrama of desperation must end for Wales to emerge from its latest domestic rugby turmoil.
With a lengthy injury list, shifting Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the wing and exploiting his aerial prowess could add new weaponry to…
Scott Robertson's long-time friend and ex-Crusader exposed cracks in the Kiwi pack as Argentina claimed an historic victory.
The New Zealander's attacking influence is stark, but it may not be the right approach for the double world champions.
Nic White and James O'Connor are an unlikely starting half-back duo in 2025, but their razor-sharp rugby minds undid South Africa.
The women's game needs a new contender to challenge the big two of England and New Zealand.
This year's title is likely to be decided by a momentous double-header between the All Blacks and Springboks.
The last two Tests against the Lions showed the Wallabies can't afford to be without their top talents.
The emphasis on speed and agility at scrum-half and in the back three showed the cohesion between U20s and the Springboks.
The focus on a refereeing decision masks errors in Joe Schmidt's selections and tactics which cost Australia the Lions series.
Australia need more power and a better outlet for Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's skills if they are to level the British and Irish Lion…
Much has been made of France's second-string touring squad, but what do the numbers really say about player load across the game?
While Scott Robertson broadened his All Black options, Fabien Galthie missed a golden opportunity to evolve and thrive.
Where should Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i play, and will the ex-NRL star be exposed by Andy Farrell's attacking structures?
Is it really the 'All Black way' to move Vaa'i, a stand-out lock forward, to the back-row when other hybrid options may be better …
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