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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. 

Tuilagi named in Scrum V's 36-man Lions squad

England’s Manu Tuilagi has made Scrum V’s 36-man British and Irish Lions squad despite still being out with an Achilles injury…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 May 2021, 4:58

Luatua addresses rumours he's leaving Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears captain Stephen Luatua has dispelled any rumours that he may be leaving Ashton Gate at the end of the season with a …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 May 2021, 3:58

Dylan Hartley picks his British and Irish Lions XV

Former England captain Dylan Hartley has chosen Maro Itoje and Tadhg Beirne as his second-row partnership in his starting British …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2021, 4:22

The six players who could benefit from George North getting ruled of Lions tour selection

Confirmation on Wednesday that George North has ruptured his ACL has added intrigue to the May 6 Lions squad midfield selection.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Apr 2021, 12:09

The remarkable progress 2017 Lions prop Jack McGrath is enjoying just two days after hip surgery

Jack McGrath featured in all three Lions Test games in 2017 but the Irish prop is fighting a very different battle four years late…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Apr 2021, 11:22

Haskell names 40-man Lions squad and makes a huge call at No10

With the countdown on for the Warren Gatland announcement on May 6, James Haskell is the latest ex-Lions player to pick his 2021 s…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Apr 2021, 4:24

The 6 last chance Lions who need a big weekend in Europe

There is only one weekend before Warren Gatland names his British and Irish Lions squad to travel to South Africa this year, but f…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2021, 9:59

'I've fallen back in love with rugby since I moved to this club' - Evans upbeat after season-ending injury

Evans limped off the field in the first half against London Irish on Saturday and has since revealed he fractured his tibia.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2021, 5:21

'Thank you for every message, positive and negative from every fan and critic'

Former Ulster No8 Marcell Coetzee has said his time at the Kingspan Stadium was “a chapter in my life I will never ever forget,…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Apr 2021, 4:23

Alphonsi: Expect the unexpected in Women's Six Nations Super Saturday

Former World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi has given her prediction for the Women’s Six Nations final on Saturday, as England seek …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Apr 2021, 4:01

The first inkling Mike Brown got that his days at Harlequins might be numbered

Departing Harlequins fullback Mike Brown has shed some more light on the events that led to his departure from the London club aft…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Apr 2021, 3:37

'I always dislike being asked' - Sam Warburton's brutally honest take on who should captain the Lions

Two-time British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has said it is “unfair” to ask him to name his captain this year as the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2021, 9:35

Long-term Wales absentee Gareth Anscombe has posted his latest ACL recovery update

It was August 2019 when Gareth Anscombe last played a match and the Wales out-half has posted his latest injury recovery video.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2021, 8:07

'Abject failure': Online England fans haven't taken kindly to the RFU verdict on Eddie Jones

Struggling England boss Eddie Jones has been given a vote of confidence but the RFU but many fans online are unhappy with this out…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Apr 2021, 12:16

Which sides would make a 12-team European rugby union Super League?

The sporting headlines this weekend have been dominated by a highly controversial bid to launch a twelve-team European Super Leagu…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Apr 2021, 12:02

'With Scotland, Gatland used to stand next to the pitch on his phone, have lunch with us then b****r off'

Tim Visser has said that Scotland have always been “underrepresented” in Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Apr 2021, 11:48

Joe Marler's brilliant take on Adidas 'Impossible is Nothing' campaign

Joe Marler has provided his own spin on the current social media campaign launched by Adidas.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Apr 2021, 10:12

Ugo Monye may just have nailed the Lions with his revised XV

Only two Englishmen have made Ugo Monye’s British and Irish Lions XV to start against South Africa this summer.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Apr 2021, 5:51

'Kept in dark' - Moana Pasifika must not become puppet team for NZR

Pacific Rugby Players Welfare chief Dan Leo has said players and unions from Moana Pasifika have told him that they have been 'kep…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2021, 11:58

Picking a British and Irish Lions 'debutants XV'

There will be plenty of familiar faces in the British and Irish Lions squad this year returning for their second, third and, in th…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2021, 10:35
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