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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. 

Rhys Webb dealt career-ending doping ban

Former Wales scrumhalf Rhys Webb has been handed a four-year ban by the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) after testing positive fo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2024, 11:17

Montpellier replace ex-England prop Williams with convicted Frenchman

Montpellier have parted ways with former England tighthead Harry Williams after just one season, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2024, 10:16

Scotland change all 15 from Canada win with big guns returning for USA

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has changed the entire starting XV that triumphed over Canada last week for their clash with t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2024, 7:24

Josh Ioane becomes the latest All Black to agree move to Ireland

Chiefs flyhalf Josh Ioane has become the latest All Black to agree a move to Ireland next season by signing for Connacht.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2024, 6:42

Schalk Burger responds to 'broken record' criticism of Bok tactics

South Africa great Schalk Burger has fired back at the critics of how the Springboks use their substitutes.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2024, 5:59

Alan Quinlan poses question to RG Snyman after tackle on Craig Casey

Former Ireland and Munster flanker Alan Quinlan has said that South Africa lock RG Snyman cannot be blamed for the tackle that res…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2024, 12:38
Opinion

Four issues England must address before facing the All Blacks again

In a contest as close as England's with the All Blacks on Saturday, there is no need for Steve Borthwick to throw out the playbook…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2024, 9:47

Ospreys announce stadium move with multi-million pound investment

The Ospreys have announced that they will move to St Helen’s Sports Ground in Swansea ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2024, 7:32

Dan Sheehan leads long list of Irish injuries heading into second Test

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is out of the second Test against South Africa next week in Durban after suffering a suspected ACL tear…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2024, 4:26

Youthful France punish listless Argentina in Mendoza

A youthful France side came away from Mendoza with a 28-13 win over an uninspired Argentina side on Saturday in what was the Pumas…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Jul 2024, 18:04
Analysis

Springboks player ratings vs Ireland | July series first Test

In their first match on home soil since lifting the World Cup last year, South Africa treated the Loftus Versfeld fans to a grippi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Jul 2024, 13:16
Analysis

England player ratings vs All Blacks | Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series first Test

England will leave Dunedin knowing they had a very real chance to earn their first win against the All Blacks on New Zealand soil …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Jul 2024, 5:29

England lock Josh McNally makes URC switch

Cardiff have announced the signing of former England lock Josh McNally ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2024, 11:51

New Argentina era begins with 9 changes from World Cup bronze line-up

New Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi has named his first side of his tenure, making nine changes to the starting XV that will take …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2024, 10:43

Jamie Osborne handed Ireland debut for 'best in world' clash with Boks

Jamie Osborne is set to make his Ireland debut this Saturday against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2024, 9:07

Munster left smiling despite Alex Nankivell ban for URC semi-final red

Alex Nankivell has been banned for three weeks for his red card in Munster's United Rugby Championship semi-final loss to Glasgow …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2024, 8:18

Clubless Jonny Gray snapped up by Top 14 giants

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has signed for Top 14 finalists Bordeaux-Begles ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2024, 6:54

Gloucester tie down Pumas lock Matias Alemanno

Gloucester and Argentina lock Matias Alemanno has signed a new deal with the club.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2024, 4:41

'My arms are toothpicks, his are cannons': Retallick's greatest rival

Across his 109-cap All Blacks career, Brodie Retallick played with and against some of the greatest locks that have ever packed do…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jul 2024, 11:57

Gloucester CEO pens open letter addressing George Skivington future

Gloucester CEO Alex Brown has given his "full support" to director of rugby George Skivington ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jul 2024, 10:33
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