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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. 

'Real deal' Chandler Cunningham-South compared to LeBron James

Newly capped England flanker Chandler Cunningham-South may have only enjoyed a 15-minute cameo from the bench against Italy, but i…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Feb 2024, 5:36

The advice 'special' Ethan Roots was given before joining England camp

Ethan Roots did not look like a player making his international debut at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, not by a long shot.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2024, 9:26

Felix Jones' England role questioned by ex Springboks

Felix Jones may have only been an assistant coach with England for one match, but it is a tenure that has been steeped in confusio…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2024, 9:11

George North returns for much-changed Wales to face England

The experienced midfielder will partner Nick Tompkins after missing the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations due to a shoulde…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2024, 7:27

Glasgow sign ex England prop Patrick Schickerling

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed the signing of tighthead prop Patrick Schickerling from Exeter Chiefs ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2024, 6:39

Schalk Burger pinpoints the 'underrated' part of Ireland's game

Former South Africa flanker Schalk Burger has highlighted the basis of Ireland's comprehensive 38-17 win over France in the openin…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2024, 6:21

Galthie and Jalibert in firing line as ex Toulon owner blasts France

Former Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal says he fears France's new coaching set-up no longer has the personalities that counteract h…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2024, 11:23

Ireland and Springboks receive positive injury update from Munster

Munster have been handed a huge boost ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with the Scarlets on Friday with double World…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2024, 9:35

Servat: France have found solutions to problems exposed by Ireland

France assistant coach William Servat has not been perturbed by his side's record loss to Ireland in the opening round of the Guin…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2024, 6:56

Wales call up two to Six Nations squad with one released

Wales flanker James Botham has returned to his club Cardiff this week to rehab a knee injury he picked up in the loss to Scotland …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2024, 5:32

Scotland dealt double injury blow with two out for the Six Nations

Scotland have confirmed that injury worries Richie Gray and Luke Crosbie have been ruled out for the rest of the Guinness Six Nati…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2024, 3:58

France's lock crisis deepens as Taofifenua fails to recover for Scotland

France have confirmed that second-row Romain Taofifenua will miss Saturday's clash with Scotland at Murrayfield after failing to r…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2024, 9:50

French misery compounded by Antoine Dupont masterclass for Toulouse

The last thing any France supporter would have wanted to do over the weekend was to venture onto rugby social media, where they wo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2024, 8:11

'Wales should have been ahead in the first half': Hope for Gatland

It may seem counter-intuitive to take positives from a half that has been lost by 20 points to zero, but stats appear to be on the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2024, 5:35

Italy lose Sebastian Negri for Ireland clash

Italy will take on Ireland on Sunday in the Guinness Six Nations without one of their most experienced and influential players Seb…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2024, 4:10

France revamp squad with seven new players after Ireland humbling

France have called up seven new players into their squad this week as Fabien Galthie looks to pick up the pieces from a record 38-…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2024, 4:09

'This is not an excuse, but it's the reality': New Italy boss Quesada

Gonzalo Quesada has said he is "completely confident" in his side after his first game as Italy's head coach.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2024, 3:24

'Wouldn't be surprised if they got a couple of victories': George on Italy

England captain Jamie George believes Italy are going to cause problems for teams this Guinness Six Nations after his side narrowl…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Feb 2024, 13:23

The three 'main positives' George Ford took from England's win

George Ford went into the opening match of the Guinness Six Nations against Italy as England's most capped player in the starting …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Feb 2024, 12:37
Opinion

Italy player ratings vs England | 2024 Guinness Six Nations

Italy started their Guinness Six Nations campaign with a loss, but there are plenty of positives that new head coach Gonzalo Quesa…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Feb 2024, 10:34
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