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.
As the Springbok supremo did in September last year, it's time England's boss made bold and seminal change to reshape his team.
The Highlanders boss looks the leading candidate for rugby's toughest gig, but his tactical strategy may jar with some.
England and Ireland should select Fin Smith and Jack Crowley respectively, and back each man to lead them to Rugby World Cup 2027.
As the importance of the kicking game grows, England and France look to be ahead of the curve while Ireland may fall stagnant.
Fabien Galthie's Bordeaux-infused attack and renewed aerial focus exposed pressing issues Andy Farrell has yet to solve.
The hosts are seven to one favourites to win the Six Nations opener, but there are reasons for optimism for the men in green.
With the loss of key personnel on either side, the set-piece battle, and the platform it creates, could look radically different o…
Rugby Australia has turned to league's Angus Crichton while there is no obviously earmarked candidate to become the new All Blacks…
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.
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