Analysis
Is the Ireland rugby economy in a boom?
The Irish provinces have shown their potency in the Champions Cup.
Nick Bishop
28 Jan 2022, 6:51
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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.
Analysis
How can Eddie Jones get the best out of Tom Curry?
Will Eddie Jones continue to employ Tom Curry in the No 8 jersey in 2022?
Nick Bishop
18 Jan 2022, 11:20
Analysis
Forward thinking behind Leicester's transformation
Maybe, just maybe, the good old days of the ABC club are returning at Welford Road.
Nick Bishop
05 Jan 2022, 7:01
England's rivalry with New Zealand has grown on all fronts
Both the All Blacks and Black Ferns will be looking for revenge against England in 2022.
Tom Vinicombe
27 Dec 2021, 11:03
Analysis
Spoilers of old helping Irish provinces set the pace in Europe
Will Ireland prove the spanner in the EPCR works for England and France?
Nick Bishop
17 Dec 2021, 7:10
Analysis
Why defending was easier for Ireland than the All Blacks
Ireland utilised their numbers in defence far more efficiently than the All Blacks.
Nick Bishop
18 Nov 2021, 13:09
Analysis
Ellis Jenkins' return highlights Wales' exceptional No 7 depth
Ellis Jenkins' return to test rugby adds another exceptional openside flanker to Wales' stocks.
Nick Bishop
09 Nov 2021, 7:21
Analysis
The time has come for Eddie Jones to make a pivotal call
Eddie Jones has to make a choice between the old heads and the young blood.
Nick Bishop
15 Oct 2021, 7:32
Analysis
Why the All Blacks couldn't crack the Springboks defence
The All Blacks needed to have been smarter to break down the Springboks' defence.
Nick Bishop
10 Oct 2021, 22:53
Analysis
Samisoni Taukei'aho brings pure power to the All Blacks front row
Analysis: The All Blacks' newest hooker is making waves both around the park and in the engine room.
Nick Bishop
22 Sep 2021, 20:46
Analysis
Anton Lienert-Brown following in footsteps of Conrad Smith
Analysis: The All Blacks aren't likely to again rely on an out-of-position centre at the next World Cup.
Nick Bishop
09 Sep 2021, 23:47
Springboks' not-so-secret weapon a huge test for All Blacks
When the All Blacks and Springboks clash, the lineout could decide who emerges victorious.
Nick Bishop
30 Aug 2021, 20:06
Have the All Blacks found their long-term loose trio?
Analysis: The current trio of All Blacks loosies complement one another's games.
Nick Bishop
16 Aug 2021, 23:20
Sluggish play in Lions series a product of wild west breakdown
Analysis: Rassie Erasmus' public criticism has harmed the breakdown officiating in the Lions series.
Nick Bishop
06 Aug 2021, 9:03
Great Duane's absence a glaring issue for Springboks
Analysis: There's one man who's absence was keenly felt by the Springboks in their loss to the Lions.
Nick Bishop
27 Jul 2021, 20:41
Fiji's major France-honed advantage over the All Blacks
Analysis: The All Blacks were absolutely demolished at the breakdown in their first test with Fiji.
Nick Bishop
14 Jul 2021, 19:12
Adding blitz to rugby's last bastion of slow ball
Analysis: While breakdowns are getting faster, the scrum mostly remains stuck in rugby's dark ages.
Nick Bishop
08 Jul 2021, 18:54
Analysis: Restart as you mean to go on - how kick-off strategies can create game-changing momentum
The days of simply "kicking and clapping" and waiting for the first lineout to launch an attack are long gone. Now you can attack …
Nick Bishop
16 Jul 2019, 9:15
Analysis: Why Super Rugby still has the edge over Northern counterparts
Comparisons between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are more popular than they have ever been. If anything, they have become…
Nick Bishop
16 Jun 2019, 0:42
