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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. 

Cheslin Kolbe released from Toulon contract

Toulon have ended months of speculation by confirming that South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe will be released from his contract at…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 May 2023, 11:04

Emotional Sergio Parisse leaves the field in final ever match

Toulon said goodbye to two modern greats yesterday, as Sergio Parisse and Mathieu Bastareaud both played the final match of their …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 May 2023, 7:47

Scotland coaching team extend contracts beyond World Cup

Three weeks after Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend extended his contract until April 2026, his assistant coaches Steve Tandy, J…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 May 2023, 7:19

New venues confirmed for France's 2024 Six Nations campaign

All three stadiums are primarily used for football, but they are all host venues for the upcoming World Cup in France.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 May 2023, 4:49

World Cup winner Vicky Fleetwood retires immediately

Former England and Saracens flanker Vicky Fleetwood has announced her immediate retirement from rugby.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2023, 5:44

Will Jordan commits to All Blacks and Crusaders

Will Jordan has signed a four-year contract extension with New Zealand Rugby, keeping him with the Crusaders and the All Blacks un…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2023, 4:28

Ex All Black one of two Northampton Saints departures

Northampton Saints have confirmed the departure of former All Blacks centre Matt Proctor from Franklin's Gardens at the end of the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2023, 11:22

Wales lock set to miss Champions Cup semi-final after red card

Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins is set to miss Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against title holders La Rochelle afte…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2023, 10:20

Newcastle add 102kg centre from Edinburgh

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of Edinburgh centre Cameron Hutchison on a two-year deal ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2023, 6:30

Four members of Nienaber's staff commit to Springboks until 2027

Just two weeks after it was confirmed that current South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber will join Leinster after the Rugby Wor…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2023, 4:56

Newcastle bolster pack with double signing ahead of next season

Newcastle Falcons have continued their recruitment drive ahead of next season with the signings of Coventry back-row Josh Bainbrid…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Apr 2023, 8:28
Interview

'I hope he doesn't give away too many of our secrets to the English boys'

Harlequins find themselves in a unique and undesirable position this Guinness Six Nations where not only their players are being s…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Jan 2023, 3:20
Interview

O'Driscoll: The real test for South African sides in Europe

Facing Leinster at the RDS Arena in the Heineken Champions Cup is possibly the greatest challenge club rugby has to offer currentl…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Dec 2022, 3:40

Ulster battling to save pitch ahead of La Rochelle visit

Ulster have stressed that they are "continuing to take every possible step" to ensure that their Heineken Champions Cup match with…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Dec 2022, 11:58

Agustin Creevy banned until the new year

London Irish will be without hooker Agustin Creevy for their trip to South Africa this weekend after he was handed a four week ban…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Dec 2022, 5:33

Andy Warwick cited after controversial Manu Tuilagi tackle

Ulster prop Andy Warwick has been cited following his tackle on Sale Sharks' Manu Tuilagi on Sunday which forced the centre to lea…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Dec 2022, 5:27

Eddie Jones lands Barbarians job against old rival

One week after being sacked by England, the Barbarians have named Eddie Jones as their coach to face a World XV in May next year.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Dec 2022, 5:00

Cian Healy free to play in Champions Cup after red card overturned

Leinster have received a boost heading into the opening rounds of the Champions Cup after Cian Healy's red card at the weekend was…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Dec 2022, 11:45

Darcy Graham faces Six Nations fitness race after knee injury

Scotland and Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham is set to be out of action until February, meaning he faces a race to be fit in time fo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Dec 2022, 10:21

James Haskell slams 'utter madness' of Eddie Jones axing

Former England flanker James Haskell has described the Rugby Football Union's decision to sack head coach Eddie Jones nine months …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Dec 2022, 7:38
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