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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. 

Dewi Lake suggests major change to Welsh overseas rule

Wales hooker Dewi Lake has questioned the Welsh Rugby Union's current overseas rule that is in place, suggesting an alternative th…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Mar 2024, 12:06

Rhys Carre seals Saracens return putting Wales career on hold

Cardiff loosehead Rhys Carre will rejoin reigning Gallagher Premiership champions Saracens at the end of the season, his club have…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Mar 2024, 8:15

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shares post-surgery update

Siya Kolisi has said that he will be "back soon" after an operation on his right hand "went well".

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Mar 2024, 7:15

Injury forces Italy into squad change with ex captain Bigi called up

Zebre hooker Luca Bigi has been called into the Italy squad this week, with Marco Manfredi pulling out with a calf injury ahead of…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2024, 11:51

Wales flanker Christ Tshiunza set for return after four months out

Wales flanker Christ Tshiunza has been selected to start for Exeter Chiefs against the Royal Navy on Wednesday after over four mon…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2024, 10:07

Ex England U20 wing on one-month trial with rugby league giants

Former Northampton Saints wing Josh Gillespie has joined eight-time Super League winners Leeds Rhinos on a one-month trial.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2024, 8:15

Watson's confusion after call from Townsend over Scotland axing

Scotland's back row reserves currently run deeper than they have in a long time, to such an extent that nailed-on starters just a …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2024, 6:51

Saracens sign 117kg Newcastle loosehead Phil Brantingham

Saracens have confirmed the signing of 22-year-old Newcastle Falcons loosehead prop Phil Brantingham on a long-term deal ahead of …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2024, 4:28

Northampton Saints announce plans to 'evolve' current crest

Northampton Saints chief executive Mark Darbon has revealed that the Gallagher Premiership outfit will "evolve" their current cres…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2024, 11:53

Dupont 'showing he is the GOAT' with unprecedented feat a possibility

The most obvious takeaway from the Guinness Six Nations so far has been how influential Antoine Dupont is.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2024, 9:24

Italy back row Jake Polledri announces retirement aged 28

Italy and Zebre back row Jake Polledri has announced his immediate retirement from rugby after failing to recover from his "catast…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2024, 7:30

Scotland add four players to squad as three drop out

Scotland have called up four players to their squad this week as they prepare to take on Italy in Rome on Saturday in round four o…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2024, 6:58

Emmanuel Meafou one of four France squad members in Toulouse team

Toulouse have selected four members of France's 34-player squad in their team to play Castres on Saturday in the Top 14, including…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2024, 12:39

Watch: Slick Rhys Patchell offload sets up Highlanders try

After two rounds of action, former Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has made a superb start to his Super Rugby Pacific career with the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2024, 12:20

Harlequins confirm departure of Springbok Andre Esterhuizen

Harlequins have confirmed the departure of South Africa centre Andre Esterhuizen at the end of the season, as reported by RugbyPas…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2024, 7:32

Ex Wales wing Johnny McNicholl immediately released by Scarlets

Former Wales wing Johnny McNicholl has been released from his Scarlets contract in order to return to his native New Zealand.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2024, 6:27

Schalk Burger highlights the 'deeper' issue in English rugby

After victories against Italy and Wales in the opening two rounds of the Guinness Six Nations, England's progress, or possibly lac…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2024, 4:26

How France have been 'found out' this Six Nations

Just six months ago, France were sweeping aside the All Blacks in the opening match of their own World Cup, with the rugby world s…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Feb 2024, 10:46

Scarlets sign Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe

Scarlets have announced the signing of Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Feb 2024, 10:29

Bulls sign former Junior Bok Cobus Wiese from Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks lock Cobus Wiese will return home to South Africa at the end of the season to join the Bulls on a two-year deal.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Feb 2024, 8:50
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