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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. 

Nigel Owens weighs in on match-defining moment as South Africa beat England

Former referee Nigel Owens has labelled the decision to penalise England at the scrum in the final minutes of their World Cup semi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2023, 11:09

Steve Borthwick responds to speculation over Kevin Sinfield's England future

Amid speculation that Steve Borthwick's assistant coach Kevin Sinfield will step down from his England duties at the end of the Wo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2023, 10:04

'He is always the last off the training field'- Steve Borthwick

Ahead of his second start of the World Cup on Friday against Argentina in the bronze final, England coach Steve Borthwick has prai…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2023, 8:51

Faf de Klerk lists surprise candidates to replace him at scrum-half against All Blacks

South Africa's Faf de Klerk has said that his approach will not change on Saturday against the All Blacks in the World Cup final d…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2023, 6:50

Jacques Nienaber confirms Springboks' back-up No9 after unorthodox bench call

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that winger Cheslin Kolbe will serve as back-up to Faf de Klerk at scrum-ha…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2023, 4:21

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi addresses online abuse of England's Tom Curry

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has reached out to England flanker Tom Curry this week following abuse and threats he received on…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2023, 3:53

One All Black and one Springbok nominated for World Rugby player of the year

The nominees for the World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year have been announced, with the World Cup finalists the All Blacks and…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2023, 2:33

The rousing speech Rassie Erasmus gave South Africa bench while losing to England

The World Cup semi-final clash between South Africa and England was a tale of two benches.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Oct 2023, 11:16

Wales star Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has confirmed that he will retire from international rugby after playing against the Barbarians nex…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Oct 2023, 5:15

Dan Carter on the unexpected advantage the All Blacks have over South Africa

Heading into the World Cup final, everyone is searching for areas where the All Blacks might have an advantage over South Africa a…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Oct 2023, 4:56
Opinion

England have painful lessons to learn from the last four years

It’s November 2 2019. Eddie Jones has fielded the youngest ever side in a Rugby World Cup final with an average age of 27 years …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Oct 2023, 4:28

Tendai Mtawarira's six word verdict on South Africa successor Ox Nche

Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira has called for Ox Nche to start in the World Cup final on Saturday against the All Blacks after his d…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Oct 2023, 3:34

Referees confirmed for World Cup final and bronze final

Wayne Barnes is set to take charge of his first ever World Cup final on Saturday as the reigning champions South Africa face the A…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2023, 10:51
Opinion

How England could look at the 2027 World Cup

And with that semi-final performance against South Africa, there is suddenly renewed hope with English rugby. Plenty of England's …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2023, 5:56

England coach set to be axed after World Cup - report

Steve Borthwick is set to part ways with defence coach Kevin Sinfield at the end of the World Cup, according to The Telegraph. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2023, 3:40

South Africa hero Ox Nche's act of class spotted during final whistle brawl

Handre Pollard may have been named player of the match in South Africa's 16-15 World Cup semi-final win over England on Saturday, …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2023, 5:42

'He cares about Siya from the township': Kolisi gushes over departing Nienaber

As South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber enters his final week with the team before joining Leinster after the World Cup, his c…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2023, 4:45

Manie Libbok thrown World Cup final lifeline by Nienaber after first-half axing

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the decision behind replacing his starting fly-half Manie Libbok after only…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2023, 17:33

Watch- Finn Russell sets up wonder try in first Bath start

Finn Russell gave the Gallagher Premiership a glimpse as to why Bath signed him on Saturday as he faced the reigning champions Sar…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2023, 9:45
Analysis

Argentina player ratings vs All Blacks | Rugby World Cup 2023

Argentina's hopes of making their first World Cup final were dashed at the hands of the All Blacks at the Stade de France on Frida…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2023, 16:05
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