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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. 

Analysis

The best non-English XV in the Premiership

There was a time when the Gallagher Premiership boasted some great All Blacks and a host of South Africa stars, but times have cha…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Aug 2024, 11:15

The simple explanation to Louis Rees-Zammit's strange NFL role after confusion

Louis Rees-Zammit completed his second match in American football on Saturday against the Detroit Lions in a preseason fixture, an…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Aug 2024, 6:25

Exeter issue statement over links to Ugo Monye's accused racial abuser

Exeter Chiefs have issued a statement to say the accused racial abuser of Ugo Monye has "no connection" to the club.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Aug 2024, 12:10

Social media post sees Uganda captain slapped with huge ban

Uganda flyhalf Ivan Magomu has been stripped of his captaincy of the national team and handed a six-month ban by the Uganda Rugby …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Aug 2024, 7:56

Top 14 newcomers Vannes closing in on Uruguayan Olympian - report

Newly promoted Top 14 outfit Vannes are on the verge of signing Uruguay fullback Baltazar Amaya, according to French outlet Midi …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Aug 2024, 12:31

Louis Rees-Zammit suffers setback with NFL roster soon to be named

The 23-year-old former Wales winger missed training on Wednesday with a back injury, although Chiefs special teams coordinator Dav…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Aug 2024, 6:38

Springbok starters respond to disrespect jibes ahead of Wallabies

Rassie Erasmus' decision to make ten changes to his starting South Africa side to play Australia on Saturday is not a decision tha…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Aug 2024, 11:39

Champions Cup lands new broadcaster in UK and Ireland in major shake-up

The EPCR have announced that Premier Sports will be the lead broadcaster for the Investec Champions Cup until 2027 in the UK and I…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Aug 2024, 5:31

World Rugby make amendment to eligibility criteria

World Rugby have announced an adjustment to regulation 8.1 (c) concerning national eligibility.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2024, 10:05

'They'd hood you... they'd grab you and take you into this dark room'

The stories that emerge from World Cup training camps are seldom pleasant, but few nations will be able to rival the lengths that …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2024, 9:47

Adam Ashley-Cooper's main reason why Australia will challenge Lions

Following a humbling 33-7 at the hands of South Africa on Saturday in the opening round of the Rugby Championship, Australia's foc…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2024, 8:08

Exeter's 124kg signing shows off freakish strength in the gym

Exeter Chiefs' summer signing Will Goodrick-Clarke has found a way to impress his new fanbase before a match has even been played …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2024, 10:37
Analysis

Every Premiership club's signing to watch ahead of next season

Preseason is well underway for clubs in the Gallagher Premiership, with the new season just over a month away.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2024, 8:53

France wing Arthur Retiere quits European champions for Top 14 rivals

Former France wing Arthur Retiere has swapped Top 14 champions Toulouse for last season's beaten finalists Bordeaux-Begles.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Aug 2024, 12:35

Ollie Devoto's move down three divisions is confirmed

National League Two West outfit Taunton have confirmed the signing of former England centre Ollie Devoto, as reported by RugbyPas…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Aug 2024, 10:33

Former Springbok Coenie Oosthuizen forced to retire

Former South Africa loosehead prop Coenie Oosthuizen has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Aug 2024, 8:56

England A book clash with Ireland A for first meeting in 10 years

England A are set to face Ireland A at Bristol Bears' Ashton Gate Stadium next February, the RFU have announced.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Aug 2024, 6:52

Tabai Matson lands new head coach role after Harlequins exit

Former Harlequins director of performance development Tabai Matson has been named the new head coach of BlackRams Tokyo in Japan R…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Aug 2024, 11:46

Former Wallaby Jesse Mogg returns to Top 14 in unique role

Former Australia fullback Jesse Mogg has returned to his former club Montpellier to take on the role of 'Capsule Graine de Cistes'…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Aug 2024, 10:21

England centre Henry Slade's preseason curtailed by surgery

England centre Henry Slade has undergone an operation following their drawn series with the All Blacks.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Aug 2024, 8:23
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