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Josh Raisey

A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby. 

England and Georgia training ground brawl sparks online debate

After the news emerged recently that the England team were embroiled in a fight with Georgia during a training session, fans have …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Feb 2019, 11:10

Pacific players unite in outrage over 'World League' freeze out

World Rugby’s new proposal of a 12-team World League has been met by a myriad of condemnation by players, fans and pundits.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Feb 2019, 10:54

Worcester fans devastated to see 'brilliant' Heem leave

After days of intensifying rumours, Worcester have announced that winger Bryce Heem will be leaving the club at the end of the sea…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Feb 2019, 14:25

Ulster dubbed 'Leinster North' by fans as rumours spread of McGrath signing

After rumours have emerged that Leinster and Ireland prop Jack McGrath is in talks to join Ulster ahead of next season, fans have …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Feb 2019, 7:35

Welsh fans in mourning over Hill as debate rages online over his replacement

Injured Wales second-row Cory Hill has done enough to earn him a place in this year’s World Cup despite picking up an ankle inju…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2019, 14:52

Video evidence of Mathew Tait's undoubted ability as he announces retirement

Former England centre Mathew Tait has retired from rugby with immediate effect after suffering from a persistent Achilles injury t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2019, 11:19

What the England pack can expect against Georgia

England are clearly not taking this fallow week in the Six Nations lightly, as they are due to train with the Georgian rugby team …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2019, 9:06

Jones' questionable 'finishers' policy draws fire from England fans on Twitter

As expected after England’s chastening loss to Wales on Saturday, fans were quite critical of the performance on Twitter.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2019, 15:05

Distraught England fans take to Twitter to lament Lawes injury

After a humbling defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, England have been dealt further bad news as Courtney Lawes will miss the …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2019, 11:02

Wasps fans welcome back 6'3, 110kg unit they see as potential England World Cup bolter

Wasps and England fans have taken to Twitter to welcome Jack Willis back to the matchday squad after nine months out. The 22-year-…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Feb 2019, 8:05

Gatland's selection calls for England game spark Twitter debate

After Warren Gatland announced his Wales team to face England this weekend, there has been a backlash from the fans over some play…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Feb 2019, 6:28

Savea's latest social media post suggests he's left the weekend's chaos behind him

In spite of a torrent of abuse from Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal over the past week, Julian Savea does not appear to be phas…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Feb 2019, 12:02

Iain Henderson's escape from suspension didn't go unnoticed on Twitter

The news that Ireland and Ulster second-row Iain Henderson has escaped a ban after being cited for an illegal clearout at a ruck h…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Feb 2019, 11:39

England fans' mixed reaction to Warren Gatland's Red Rose rumours

After rumours began to circulate recently that Warren Gatland is the frontrunner to replace Eddie Jones after the World Cup, Engla…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Feb 2019, 4:21

The rugby world's unanimous response to Boudjellal's savaging of Savea

A raft of rugby legends have leapt to the defence of All Black and Toulon winger Julian Savea after Mourad Boudjellal’s criticis…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2019, 7:35

Dan Carter sends message to fans as he eyes the one trophy that's eluded him

All Black legend Dan Carter took to Instagram after it was announced that he will be returning to Racing 92 for the rest of the se…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2019, 6:02

Tuilagi rumours have left a trail of confusion on Twitter

After Manu Tuilagi was seen at Top 14 outfit Racing 92’s training ground recently, it has caused quite a stir on Twitter.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2019, 5:20

The first red card of the Super Rugby season sparks heated online debate

The Highlanders sealed a memorable comeback win against the Chiefs in the opening game of the 2019 Super Rugby season today.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2019, 4:56

Encouraging footage of Itoje training after injury

When Maro Itoje limped off the Aviva Stadium pitch in the first round of the Six Nations, many England fans feared that it was the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Feb 2019, 6:25

The growing concensus among England fans on Owen Farrell's rank on the world stage

In light of England’s two impressive opening round victories in the Six Nations, the word world class is being thrown around a l…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Feb 2019, 9:53
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