Why Fiji are poised to strike at the new Nations Championship
The Flying Fijians have already shown they could develop into powerhouses of the world game.
Nick Bishop
14 Nov 2023, 7:52
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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 England can ride the World Cup wave to Six Nations success
The Six Nations is a very different beast to the World Cup and England fans will demand not just wins, but wins with style.
Nick Bishop
13 Nov 2023, 5:24
Analysis
Why the Wallabies were always destined to fail
Lack of experience proved the decisive factor in a disastrous 2023 for the Wallabies.
Nick Bishop
07 Nov 2023, 11:12
Analysis
How Pieter-Steph du Toit led the Springboks to another World Cup title
South Africa, with Pieter-Steph du Toit leading the way, has again proven itself the biggest and baddest beast on the planet.
Nick Bishop
30 Oct 2023, 12:07
Analysis
Will All Blacks or Springboks taste World Cup glory at Stade de France?
The equation is simple for the All Blacks and Springboks on Saturday night: dominate the opening exchanges.
Nick Bishop
26 Oct 2023, 7:40
Analysis
What the All Blacks will have learned from Springboks' set-piece battle
Until the last half-hour of their semi-final with South Africa, England won the tactical battle hands-down.
Nick Bishop
23 Oct 2023, 10:57
Analysis
How England can exorcise the Springboks ghosts of 2019
England will not have to look far to discover their extra motivational edge for their RWC semi-final against South Africa.
Nick Bishop
18 Oct 2023, 8:31
Analysis
How Ireland won the battle but the All Blacks won the war
If there was a Trojan Horse at play on Saturday night, it was the secret unveiling of the New Zealand scramble defence.
Nick Bishop
15 Oct 2023, 16:02
Analysis
Why Springboks are better prepared than All Blacks for French onslaught
The notion that the All Blacks are trying to play a faster, more fluid and dynamic game than everyone else is outdated.
Nick Bishop
11 Oct 2023, 13:38
Analysis
Why Ireland are in the best possible position to pip the All Blacks in Paris
Against Scotland, Ireland gave some strong clues as to why they are such a resourceful and cohesive bunch.
Nick Bishop
09 Oct 2023, 7:43
Analysis
Eddie Jones isn't the main issue with the Wallabies coaching set-up
Eddie Jones' assistant coaches simply aren't up to the level required.
Nick Bishop
03 Oct 2023, 11:38
Analysis
Why All Blacks' near-century won't have Ireland or South Africa sweating
The All Blacks' 79-point win over Italy confirmed what New Zealand's main rivals already know.
Nick Bishop
01 Oct 2023, 10:53
Analysis
Chaos reigns: The Wallabies must start again from square one
No more pretence, no more stories - accept the rubble around you, and look at the ruins until it hurts.
Nick Bishop
26 Sep 2023, 8:38
Analysis
How Ireland outplayed South Africa to claim ‘the Battle of the Giants’
Ireland were the masters of the tackle and breakdown at the Stade de France in their clash with the Springboks.
Nick Bishop
24 Sep 2023, 9:12
Analysis
Ireland have replaced All Blacks as the world's smartest attacking team
While there has always been respect, and grudging admiration for physicality and set-piece excellence, what really wakes New Zeala…
Nick Bishop
22 Sep 2023, 8:43
Analysis
How Fiji left the Wallabies shell-shocked and issued a World Cup warning
Australia lost all the pure power contests that the game has to offer against Fiji in Saint-Etienne, and that was all she wrote.
Nick Bishop
18 Sep 2023, 12:20
Analysis
Make no mistakes, defence will win the Rugby World Cup
Despite global trends favouring possession rugby, defence came out well in credit at the end of the first round of matches at the …
Nick Bishop
14 Sep 2023, 5:49
Analysis
Why England can still be a force to be reckoned with
England took the most definitive stride forward on the first weekend of the Rugby World Cup.
Nick Bishop
12 Sep 2023, 11:12
Analysis
The All Blacks won't win if they're not playing on their own terms
Literally and figuratively, the All Blacks played France on Les Bleus' battleground of choice.
Nick Bishop
10 Sep 2023, 15:49
Analysis
Why Tate McDermott has fallen down the Wallabies No 9 pecking order
Nic White and Ryan Lonergan are Eddie Jones' preferred halfbacks for Australia.
Nick Bishop
11 Apr 2023, 9:16
