'Hardest punch I ever took': John Smit's bust-up with Bok team-mate
Having earned 111 caps in South Africa's front-row across an 11-year international career, former captain John Smit would have bee…
Josh Raisey
13 Nov 2024, 12:09
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Josh Raisey
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
England hopeful Cadan Murley signs new deal
Harlequins vice-captain Cadan Murley has signed a new deal with the club.
Josh Raisey
14 Nov 2024, 6:34
What Jason Robinson makes of his ex-Wigan team-mate leading the Lions
Of all the players that have ever pulled on a British and Irish Lions jersey, no one knew head coach Andy Farrell better as a play…
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2024, 8:32
Ireland lose Tadhg Furlong for All Blacks showdown - report
Ireland are set to be without tighthead stalwart Tadhg Furlong for their clash with the All Blacks on Friday, according to Irish o…
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2024, 14:00
Cultural reason behind divisive England trait explained by ex-Bok coach
It was in the build-up to the World Cup last year that England's whooping and hollering started to draw a lot of negative attentio…
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2024, 12:16
Warburton's Top 14 offer: 'It would have been 2 or 3 times what I was earning in Wales'
Former Wales, and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has revealed why he turned down an offer from Toulon in 2013 despi…
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2024, 8:33
Former Bok boss Allister Coetzee replaced by legend as head of Namibia
Former South Africa coach Allister Coetzee has been replaced as Namibia's director of rugby by former captain and legend Jacques B…
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2024, 6:14
Interview
Jamie Roberts: Gatland has found the answer to longstanding question
Having a legendary player or partnership in a team does not often create too many problems, but one may be that it takes years, an…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2024, 12:20
France forced into yet more squad changes as two drop out
France's uncapped duo of Joshua Brennan and Regis Montagne have dropped out of their 42-man squad as they prepare to face Japan on…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2024, 11:02
England internationals disagree on final play execution vs All Blacks
While many will still be in disbelief that England were trailing come the final play of the match against the All Blacks given the…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2024, 9:08
Interview
Jamie Roberts names 3 Welsh Lions standouts with message for rookies
"I'm speaking from experience." A 21-year-old Jamie Roberts started the 2008 season with just three Wales caps to his name. He end…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2024, 5:24
Analysis
Fiji player ratings vs Scotland | Autumn Nations Series 2024
Fiji paid the price for a sluggish start and ill-discipline as they fell to a record defeat to Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfiel…
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2024, 15:45
England respond as All Blacks produce fiery haka
The All Blacks' haka this week against England at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium was the most hotly anticipated in many years given …
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2024, 11:52
Scott Robertson and Joe Marler exchange words moments before haka
Despite not being selected for England this week, loosehead Joe Marler took centre stage with his comments regarding the haka.
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2024, 11:23
All Black hopes that France will be without frontline star are dashed
France and Bordeaux-Begles centre Yoram Moefana should be available for all of his country's internationals in November despite re…
Josh Raisey
31 Oct 2024, 12:09
Interview
John Barclay poses awkward Scotland question ahead of Boks showdown
It was 14 years ago that Scotland - featuring Barclay in the back-row - registered their last win over the Springboks. Since then,…
Josh Raisey
31 Oct 2024, 11:00
Interview
Danny Care: 'So it's the last time I'll be giving him an assist!'
Having once been one of Eddie Jones' arch-finishers for England, Danny Care reprised the role for Harlequins at the weekend, steer…
Josh Raisey
31 Oct 2024, 8:49
Interview
'We just haven't got big people like South Africa': Ex-captain on new All Blacks
"They're trying to play a game that's less contact, less impact in terms of collisions," he said. "They're trying to create space.…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2024, 13:19
France release 19, including former captain, back to their clubs
France have sent 19 players back to their clubs for the next round of Top 14 action this weekend.
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2024, 10:34
Rassie Erasmus discusses idea of leaving Boks to coach another country
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has admitted that he did once consider coaching another nation, but has said there is no ch…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2024, 9:00
