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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. 

'You've got one shot, you've got to take it': All Access Springboks Special

In this RugbyPass All Access special edition Spirit of Rugby episode, Jim Hamilton is joined by 2009 series winners John Smit and …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2021, 6:44

Parting message from ex-England boss to the now-retired Wallabies forward Fardy

Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster has paid tribute to Scott Fardy, the ex-Wallabies forward who has played the final match of his ca…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Jun 2021, 13:45

'You're so angry and so fed up': Latest Willis mini-doc tells of harrowing Wasps retirements

Jack Willis has published his latest Wasps rehab video and it includes harrowing testimony from Alex Rieder, Marcus Garratt and To…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Jun 2021, 7:59

Harlequins legend Brown receives send-off at the Stoop after final home game

Mike Brown may not have been able to play against Newcastle Falcons in Harlequins' final game of the season at the Stoop on Saturd…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Jun 2021, 9:06

'What you do today is how you're going to be remembered': Spirit of Rugby - Ep 5

In Spirit of Rugby episode 5, Jim Hamilton talks Lions with Matt Dawson, Jeremy Guscott, Rob Kearney, Simon Shaw, Tom Croft and Jo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jun 2021, 9:52

Foot injury rules Porter out until pre-season

Ireland and Leinster tighthead Andrew Porter will be out of action until pre-season after picking up a foot injury in last Friday'…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Jun 2021, 11:12

Picking an England 23 for the summer internationals

The England Test series during a British and Irish Lions year is always one for experimentation given the number of players that a…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Jun 2021, 4:00

Two England stars make Pieter-Steph Du Toit's top 5

World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit has listed England’s back row duo of Tom Curry and Sam Underhill among the five players he…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2021, 11:27

Alastair Campbell recalls his controversial Lions speech that left players 'seething'

"I had prepared it quite carefully, I'd thought it through. But I could sense in the room that there were some who were genuinely …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2021, 8:50

Six fly-in Lions heroes that made their mark despite missing the plane

The rugby world has been picking the bones of Warren Gatland’s 37-man British and Irish Lions squad for almost two months now.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jun 2021, 15:18

'He appeared a little bit aloof and arrogant to me': 'Spirit of Rugby' Ep 4

“To be a Lion, you’ve got to understand its uniqueness. You have to be adaptable and you have to share everything you’ve got…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jun 2021, 7:36

England flanker posts major recovery milestone behind the scenes at Wasps

Jack Willis’ recovery from his knee injury has taken another positive step, as the Wasps star has started his rehab without a kn…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 May 2021, 6:06

After exiting Leicester, Wallace drops heavy hint about notorious Tigers training

Luke Wallace has described the different approach to training at Harlequins after resigning this week from Leicester Tigers.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2021, 12:41

Josua Tuisova makes shock positional change for arch-experimenters Lyon

After successfully transforming Mathieu Bastareaud into a No8 in recent years, Lyon are hoping to have the same success with power…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2021, 7:58

'It's probably the most physical Test match I've ever experienced': 'Spirit of Rugby - Ep 3

"There’s a sense of drama, there’s a sense of gladiatorial combat that you don’t get anywhere else in the world." - Watch Ep…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 May 2021, 8:18

'It just seems to be an absolute death knell' - the position you simply can't meddle with at a RWC

"Another interesting one we've found out is jerseys. If you are using a jersey you haven't used before or haven't played in quite …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 May 2021, 7:21

'Croc roll just rewards bad attack': Ben Ryan makes final plea to World Rugby ahead of law review

With World Rugby set to review some of the game's laws, Ben Ryan has tweeted his support for a change to be made to the croc roll.…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 May 2021, 10:03

The two Lions Kaino rates as among the best back rows in the world

“Who I really enjoy watching play out of loose forwards, I’d say Ardie Savea, Justin Tipuric, I love watching that guy play,…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 May 2021, 12:33

'Very, very poor' - Former Scotland coach slams performance of English refs in Champions Cup

"Our officiating at the top level is having such an impact on the game, and slowing the game. We're seeing far too much of referee…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 May 2021, 5:45

The threat to Jones' Lions Test spot that's being backed by Will Greenwood

British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones’ Test place against South Africa may be under threat, according to three-time Lio…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 May 2021, 12:04
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