World Rugby's rankings system comes under fire as England move to third
Only the Six Nations champions Wales and Ireland improved in their ranking from the beginning of the tournament.
Josh Raisey
29 Mar 2021, 12:45
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
10 Lions possibles that could yet make Warren Gatland's plane to SA
Warren Gatland will have a core group of players that are guaranteed to make his British and Irish Lions squad later this year.
Josh Raisey
27 Mar 2021, 3:22
Cipriani's time away from rugby was put to good use
New Bath signing Danny Cipriani has said he has “thoroughly enjoyed” his time out from rugby, saying he has “managed to hit …
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2021, 12:39
'Tough day at the office' - 39-year-old Gavin Henson played most of his league debut with a broken finger
Former Grand Slam winner Gavin Henson has said he will get 'more and more confident with each game,' after dislocating his finger …
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2021, 15:17
Jack Nowell defends underfire Ellis Genge, after Stephen Jones brands prop 'incredibly overrated'
Jack Nowell has defended his England teammate Ellis Genge amid criticism the prop has faced after the loss to Ireland at the weeke…
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2021, 11:51
France Rugby social media team go on offensive ahead of Scotland match
Ahead of France’s Guinness Six Nations decider against Scotland in Paris on Friday, their social media team have been on the off…
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2021, 7:54
Coaching staff, but not Jones, should face England chop - Monye
Ugo Monye has backed England head coach Eddie Jones, saying he is the “right man” amid speculation over his future.
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2021, 7:38
Freddie Burns' joyous reaction to re-joining Leicester after four years away
It was March 17 when RugbyPass revealed that Freddie Burns would join Leicester for 2021/22 and he has now shared messages on Inst…
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2021, 15:12
Wales' Liam Williams has posted a riposte after being subjected to online abuse
The reaction of some so-called Wales fans left a lot to desired following the loss in France and Liam Williams has now posted a re…
Josh Raisey
23 Mar 2021, 14:45
Predicting the full 41-man 2021 British and Irish Lions squad
Warren Gatland will now have a fairly good idea of who is going to be in his British and Irish Lions squad this summer, wherever t…
Josh Raisey
22 Mar 2021, 14:03
Scots lose out again as Monye and Dallaglio pick their Six Nations XV
Lawrence Dallaglio and Ugo Monye have picked their Guinness Six Nations team of the tournament, with five Welsh players making the…
Josh Raisey
22 Mar 2021, 7:58
Position by position: The Lions places on the line this weekend
It is not just Wales who go into this weekend of the Guinness Six Nations with a lot to play for as there are British and Irish Li…
Josh Raisey
20 Mar 2021, 5:42
'None of us knew this until post-match' - The tactical order Owen Farrell was given during French game
Former England captain Dylan Hartley has revealed the “tactic” his successor Owen Farrell was given last weekend - to not talk…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2021, 9:02
'I've been here before and come back strong and I know this time I'll come back stronger'
Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb has vowed to “come back stronger” after undergoing shoulder surgery this week.
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2021, 16:22
After five years, Elliot Daly is finally back in his 'actual position'
Pundit Maggie Alphonsi is one of many people who have said that Elliot Daly’s best position is outside centre after he was hande…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2021, 16:05
World Rugby's WXV a 'massive step forward'
Captain of Scotland Women Rachel Malcolm has said the new WXV tournament that was announced this week is a “massive step forward…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2021, 9:59
'I'd be absolutely fuming' - England fans irate at lastest selection snub for Paolo Odogwu
England have named their squad for their final match of the Guinness Six Nations against Ireland on Saturday, and there is a lot o…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2021, 8:33
Proudfoot: 'When England toured South Africa we highlighted him as one of the main threats in the team'
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has been full of praise for flanker Tom Curry ahead of their final match of the Guinness Six…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2021, 8:10
'Makes a mockery of the game': Dan Leo tweets explosive reaction to Stander's retirement
The shock announcement on Tuesday that Ireland back row CJ Stander is to quit playing prompted an explosive reaction from Dan Leo.…
Josh Raisey
16 Mar 2021, 11:55
'Please Johnny, don't be scared' - Romain Poite bags soundbite of the Six Nations
The sight of referee Romain Poite chasing after Johnny Sexton shouting “Please Johnny, don’t be scared” is not one many expe…
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2021, 14:04
