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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. 

Top 14-chasing Beziers sign Uruguayan Olympian

Pro D2 outfit Beziers have signed Uruguay full-back Baltazar Amaya ahead of next season on a two-year deal.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2025, 10:32

Two Ireland internationals among 8 players exiting Ulster

Ulster have confirmed their eight departures at the end of the season, which includes five centurion and two Ireland international…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2025, 7:43

Ben Youngs set to retire at the end of the season

Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2025, 7:00

Nigel Owens fiercely rebukes 'shameful' act from France international

Former referee Nigel Owens has said he would have had "no hesitation" in awarding Racing 92 and France scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2025, 8:37

Ollie Chessum back after Six Nations injury scare: All Premiership teams this weekend

England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Mar 2025, 11:12

France prop Wilfrid Hounkpatin makes nation switch with debut imminent

Montpellier tighthead prop Wilfrid Hounkpatin has switched his international allegiance to Senegal four years after he won his sol…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Mar 2025, 8:03

Lawes' bold Lions statement after Farrell breathes new life into hopes

Former England captain Courtney Lawes is "pretty confident" that he can work his way into the British and Irish Lions XV if he is …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Mar 2025, 11:19

Montpellier set to lose Test star to open door for All Blacks hopeful

Georgia hooker Vano Karkadze is set to leave Montpellier at the end of the season to join Pro D2 outfit Oyonnax, according to Fren…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2025, 11:20

Ireland announce new head coach as bulk of staff join Lions

Ireland have announced that Paul O'Connell will take charge of the team this summer as they face Georgia and Portugal, with the bu…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2025, 11:17

Scotland's Grant Gilchrist extends Edinburgh deal into 15th season

Edinburgh co-captain Grant Gilchrist has signed a one-year contract extension with the club, which will take him into his 15th sea…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2025, 11:04

English-qualified Amena Caqusau agrees Premiership switch from Glasgow

Northampton Saints have signed English-qualified Scotland U20 winger Amena Caqusau from Glasgow Warriors ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2025, 10:38

Tommy Reffell headlines list of new deals at Leicester Tigers

Wales flanker Tommy Reffell has renewed his contract with Leicester Tigers, extending his stay with the club into another decade. …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2025, 13:03

Marcus Smith teams up with MLR's Miami Sharks in USA

No sooner had the Guinness Six Nations drawn to a close than England's Marcus Smith was jetting off to the United States during hi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2025, 12:06

Owen Farrell's English understudy makes Top 14 team of the week

Owen Farrell made his return from injury over the weekend as the relegation-threatened Racing 92 defeated ASM Clermont-Auvergne 21…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2025, 12:30

Vermeulen to join Premiership rivals despite interest around the world

Exeter Chiefs back-row Jacques Vermeulen will bring his six-year stay at Sandy Park to a close at the end of the season to join Ga…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2025, 9:32

Antoine Dupont undergoes surgery on injured knee ahead of long absence

France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on his injured knee, according to French outlet l'Equipe. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2025, 8:06

RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett headline Leinster side to take on Bulls

South Africa second-row RG Snyman will face his former side the Bulls for the first time in Leinster colours on Saturday at Loftus…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Mar 2025, 11:55

Saracens roll out England big guns as Quins rest theirs: All Premiership teams for this weekend

England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinn…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Mar 2025, 9:46

The 'biggest gift' France have and the blueprint to combat it

The question the rugby world has been asking in the fallout from the Guinness Six Nations is how to stop the French pack.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Mar 2025, 8:06

Peato Mauvaka cops ban for headbutt on Scotland star

France hooker Peato Mauvaka has been handed a three-week ban for his controversial headbutt on Scotland scrum-half Ben White's in…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Mar 2025, 11:43
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