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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. 

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell poised to make Super Rugby Pacific debut

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell is set to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Highlanders on Saturday against Moana Pasifika i…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Feb 2024, 8:14

3 play for Six Nations rivals, 1 changed sport: England A's last team

England A are set to return on Sunday for the first time in eight years when they take on Portugal at Welford Road. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Feb 2024, 7:15

South Africa to face Wales at Twickenham in first match since RWC win

South Africa and Wales are set to go head-to-head at Twickenham in June this year, marking the first game for the Springboks since…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Feb 2024, 5:00

Three injured France internationals return to training

Toulon welcomed a trio of injured France internationals back into training this week as they prepare for their visit to face Pau i…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Feb 2024, 10:23

Gloucester's Alex Hearle to reunite with Steve Diamond at Newcastle

The 25-year-old will team up in the north east with his former Worcester Warriors boss Steve Diamond, who is working as consultant…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Feb 2024, 6:00

Gareth Williams a major casualty in coaching reshuffle at Scarlets

Scarlets have reshuffled their coaching team following a run of seven matches without a win.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2024, 12:26

Watch: Toulouse No9 bags four tries in first game without Dupont

Antoine Dupont made quite a statement in his final match for Toulouse against Bayonne at the beginning of the month before he team…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2024, 11:18

Uncapped Munster duo make Ireland squad with Henderson update due

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his 36-player squad that will prepare to take on Wales on Saturday, with uncapped Munste…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2024, 9:49

Blitzboks in a 'happy place' despite 30-hour journey to Vancouver SVNS

Veteran South Africa Sevens star Ryan Oosthuizen is confident he and his teammates will recover from their lengthy 30-hour journey…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2024, 9:03

Kinghorn back in Scotland squad as Graham suffers new setback

Toulouse fullback Blair Kinghorn has returned to the Scotland squad ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash with England on Saturday in th…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2024, 7:31

Erasmus names 16 uncapped players for Springboks alignment camp

Rassie Erasmus has named 16 uncapped players in his 43-man squad that will assemble in March for a two-day 'alignment camp'.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2024, 5:50

Spurned England No8 Zach Mercer linked with Top 14 U-turn - report

After only signing for Gloucester at the beginning of the season from Montpellier, No8 Zach Mercer is already attracting the inter…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2024, 5:03

Pollard reveals his psychological preparation for epic RWC penalty

For a player who was not even in South Africa's original squad for the World Cup, Handre Pollard had a big say in the outcome of t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2024, 7:26

The loss that showed Pollard why the Boks will always dominate World Cups

Leicester Tigers were taught a sobering lesson in January when they travelled to the Stade Marcel Deflandre to take on reigning In…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Feb 2024, 12:00

'It's going to set off a chain reaction': Rees-Zammit's NFL move

Louis Rees-Zammit's well-renowned move to the NFL's International Player Pathway in January will set off a "chain reaction", accor…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Feb 2024, 8:00

'I'm sure he'll have a role to play': Siya Kolisi's future in politics

South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard can "easily see" his teammate Siya Kolisi moving into politics when his rugby career comes to…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Feb 2024, 5:22

Dupont officially named in France Sevens squad with debut imminent

French superstar Antoine Dupont is on the verge of making his sevens debut after being named in France's squad for the HSBC Vancou…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2024, 11:57

Gloucester part ways with veteran after short stint at Kingsholm

Gloucester have confirmed that veteran scrum-half Micky Young has left the club following the conclusion of his short-term deal. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2024, 7:57

Cardiff secure signing of versatile Gloucester forward Ben Donnell

Cardiff have confirmed the signing of versatile forward Ben Donnell from Gloucester for next season, as originally reported by Rug…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2024, 6:38

Lawes picks 'extremely big' 118kg star as his ideal England No6 heir

One of the toughest jobs Steve Borthwick has had after the World Cup has been deciding who will replace Courtney Lawes as England'…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2024, 6:05
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