Analysis
How Ireland and Scotland exposed the latest trend in rugby defences
Rugby league defence coaches have become all the rage in the Six Nations - but they'll have to rethink their strategies.
Nick Bishop
15 Feb 2023, 5:57
Contributors
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
Why Steve Borthwick must call time on England's playmaking experiment
The analysis doesn't lie; it's time for Steve Borthwick to ditch the Smith-Farrell axis.
Nick Bishop
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Analysis
Where Warren Gatland's Wales are poised to do the most damage
The best single unit in the Wales side is the formidable back row.
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Analysis
Seismic defensive shifts are on the horizon with new tackle laws
Rugby defences are going to have to make big changes with the new tackle laws.
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25 Jan 2023, 9:31
Analysis
Eddie Jones' big Wallabies challenge following England jilting
Sacking Eddie Jones could come back to bite the RFU at the Rugby World Cup.
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Analysis
Has the England job come too early for Steve Borthwick?
Leicester's dominance has slipped following an exceptional 2021-22 season.
Nick Bishop
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Analysis
Why Warren Gatland's second tenure with Wales won't be so easy
Warren Gatland has to find some tight forwards, and he has to find them in a hurry.
Nick Bishop
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Analysis
The three fixable factors behind Eddie Jones' England stagnation
Eddie Jones' England weren't far away from making the grade.
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Analysis
All Blacks implosion: What really happened at Twickenham
The All Blacks simply didn't adjust to the changes that were happening on the field.
Nick Bishop
23 Nov 2022, 17:53
Analysis
The return of Dalton Papali'i puts Sam Cane's spot in jeopardy
Sam Cane might be the All Blacks captain but Dalton Papali'i could be the No 7 they need.
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Analysis
Have Saracens reminded Eddie Jones what England have been missing?
Saracens have hauled themselves back into the spotlight of England selection by transforming their style of play.
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Analysis
Premiership's on-field riches can't hide off-field rags
The Premiership is going from strength to strength on the field but things are a different story off the park.
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Analysis
Will the Black Ferns be bullied by the Red Roses?
The Black Ferns still have lots of ground to make up on their English and French rivals.
Nick Bishop
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Analysis
The All Blacks have found their No 12 - and must stick with him
Jordie Barrett is the answer to the All Blacks' problems in the midfield.
Nick Bishop
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Analysis
The All Blacks can't afford to lose Ardie Savea
Ardie Savea's absence against the Wallabies left a big hole in the All Blacks loose forwards.
Nick Bishop
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Analysis
How the north have gained parity and taken control of the rugby world
The raw stats tell a very different story from the tale they would have narrated 20 years ago.
Nick Bishop
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Analysis
Can Schmidt lead All Blacks to promised land after Christchurch crisis?
It may take All Blacks players and fans some time to get used to Joe Schmidt's new approach.
Nick Bishop
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Analysis
Have the Springboks stumbled upon their World Cup backline?
Jacques Nienaber may have inadvertently uncovered his best backline at Ellis Park.
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23 Aug 2022, 12:47
Analysis
The two changes that elevated the All Blacks at Ellis Park
The All Blacks took their game up a level against the Springboks in Johannesburg.
Nick Bishop
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Analysis
All Blacks back row desperate for a shake-up
Has the time come to make a big change in the All Blacks loose forwards?
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