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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. 

Ken Owens announces immediate retirement

Scarlets, Wales, and British & Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens has announced his retirement from professional rugby due to injury.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Apr 2024, 6:24

Leinster recruit former Munster fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal

Former Munster fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal has agreed to join Leinster's coaching staff for the 2024/25 season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2024, 16:00

Kitshoff headlines injury list as Ulster lose a third of their team

Five starters from Ulster's Challenge Cup quarter-final loss to ASM Clermont Auvergne are unavailable for Friday's clash with Card…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2024, 10:28

'They might have the best and the second-best team in the competition'

South Africa and Bulls legend Victor Matfield is hoping his former club mount a late surge to the top of the United Rugby Champion…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2024, 8:20

Scotland dealt double injury blow as Bath issue Finn Russell update

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell suffered a "significant groin injury" in Bath's Investec Champions Cup loss to Exeter Chiefs, his c…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2024, 5:40

Argentina hooker Santiago Socino set for Pro D2 move

Gloucester have confirmed that Argentina hooker Santiago Socino will leave Kingsholm at the end of the season to join Agen in Fran…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2024, 5:03

Mick Byrne named new Fiji head coach

Fiji have named Mick Byrne as their new head coach, ending a lengthy selection process to find Simon Raiwalui's successor.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2024, 4:16

Leinster sign All Black Jordie Barrett

Leinster have announced the signing All Blacks centre Jordi Barrett, who will join from the Hurricanes on a one-year sabbatical. …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2024, 13:06

Munster welcome back host of Test stars for South Africa tour

Munster have been boosted by the return of plenty of international players ahead of their two-match tour of South Africa.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2024, 11:42

Potential Champions Cup eye-gouge creates online storm

A potential eye-gouging incident has gone viral online following Toulouse's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final victory over Exet…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2024, 9:59

Wallabies duo slapped with bans following red cards

Wallabies and Reds duo Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight have both been banned for three weeks following their red cards against …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2024, 8:17

Versatile ex-SA U20 prop de Bruin agrees reunion with Diamond

Newcastle Falcons have signed Edinburgh prop Luan de Bruin ahead of next season on a two-year deal.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2024, 6:56

Jake White's classy changing room message to victorious Northampton

Bulls director of rugby Jake White hopes Northampton Saints achieve an Investec Champions Cup and Gallagher Premiership double thi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2024, 4:52

England flanker Roots' 126kg brother heading for Premiership - report

England flanker Ethan Roots is set to be joined by his brother Jimmy Roots at Exeter Chiefs next season, according to the BBC.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Apr 2024, 12:18

Exeter name same team to face a Toulouse team forced into one change

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has named an unchanged team to take on Toulouse on Sunday from the one that he believes…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Apr 2024, 11:28

Bulls face wave of criticism after making 13 changes for European QF

Bulls director of rugby Jake White gave plenty of warning that changes were in the offing for their Investec Champions Cup quarter…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Apr 2024, 9:47

Care and Marler out as Cunningham-South returns for Quins vs Bordeaux

The England duo of Joe Marler and Danny Care will not feature for Harlequins in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against B…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Apr 2024, 8:19

Josh van der Flier benched as Leinster make 2 changes for La Rochelle

Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier has dropped to the bench to face Investec Champions Cup winners La Rochelle on Saturday in the …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Apr 2024, 7:44

Hendy starts after match-winning heroics as Saints change 3 for QF

Northampton Saints' 21-year-old winger George Hendy is set to start in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against the Bulls …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Apr 2024, 7:13

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony commits to Munster

Munster and the IRFU have confirmed that Peter O'Mahony has signed a new one-year deal with the province.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Apr 2024, 6:25
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