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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. 

Sharks name 7 World Cup-winning Springboks in XV to face Clermont

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has named seven World Cup-winning South Africa internationals in his starting XV to face ASM Clerm…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 May 2024, 8:42

Ludlam and Sleightholme out as Saints make 7 changes for Leinster

Lewis Ludlam and Ollie Sleightholme have been ruled out of Northampton Saints' Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 May 2024, 7:22

Dragons statement: New CEO appointed

The Dragons have announced Rhys Blumberg as their new chief executive officer in a week of administrative change at Rodney Parade.…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 May 2024, 6:44

Argentina centre Matias Orlando immediately exits Newcastle

Newcastle Falcons have granted centre Matias Orlando an early release from his contract "to pursue a new playing opportunity".

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 May 2024, 6:08

'Chaos': Lawes sheds light on the social that ended 2 England careers

England's 2019 World Cup training camp in Italy had a lasting impact on the squad, but not necessarily one that then-head coach Ed…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 May 2024, 12:34

Adam McBurney to return to Ireland next season

Former Ireland U20 hooker Adam McBurney is set to move from Edinburgh to Connacht at the end of the season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 May 2024, 10:33

Ex-Ireland wing brands Six Nations champs 'not that good an Irish side'

Ireland and South Africa have developed quite a peculiar rivalry in recent months as it is one that was not created on the pitch, …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 May 2024, 8:47

Dragons make second Super Rugby signing in a week

The Dragons have continued their strong recruitment drive ahead of next season with their third signing of the week and second fro…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 May 2024, 7:53

Johann van Graan signs ultra-long-term deal at Bath

Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has signed a new deal with the club which will keep him at the Rec until 2030.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 May 2024, 5:00

Saracens statement: The outcome of Billy Vunipola investigation

Saracens have issued a statement to say Billy Vunipola will face no further action from the club following his arrest in Majorca o…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 May 2024, 12:02

Edinburgh tie down another Scotland lock with new deal

Edinburgh lock Jamie Hodgson has signed a new deal with the club, keeping him in the Scottish capital until 2026.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 May 2024, 10:30

Ex-Wallaby Matt Giteau set to reunite with All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu

Australia centurion Matt Giteau is set to make his San Diego Legion debut this Sunday in Major League Rugby four months after comi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 May 2024, 6:57

Wales wing Owen Lane to leave Cardiff for France's second division

Cardiff winger Owen Lane has joined a growing number of players leaving the Welsh capital at the end of the season by agreeing a t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 May 2024, 5:19

Niall Armstrong the latest player to commit to Exeter

Scrum-half Niall Armstrong has become the latest Exeter Chiefs player to sign a contract extension at Sandy Park.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2024, 12:28

Racing 92 boss Lancaster receives bizarre attack from ex-France wing

Former France winger Jean-Baptiste Lafond has claimed Racing 92 head coach Stuart Lancaster would make a "clown who had just won t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2024, 11:26

Ex-Ireland international Tiernan O’Halloran announces retirement

Connacht fullback Tiernan O’Halloran has announced his retirement at the end of the season after 15 years of professional rugby.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2024, 8:54

GB men's and women's make 2 changes for decisive Singapore SVNS

Great Britain men's and women's have named their squads for the Singapore SVNS this weekend, with two changes in each squad for a …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2024, 8:27

Hunter Paisami the latest Wallaby linked with Premiership move- report

Australia and Reds centre Hunter Paisami is in the middle of a tug-fo-war between Rugby Australia and the Gallagher Premiership's …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2024, 5:33

Northampton pinpoint area of improvement needed for Leinster clash

Though Northampton Saints sit at the top of the Gallagher Premiership and have an Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday ag…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2024, 12:35

Irish-qualified ex-England U20 centre Piers O'Conor agrees URC switch

Bristol Bears centre Piers O'Conor has signed for Connacht in the United Rugby Championship ahead of next season. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2024, 10:28
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