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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. 

TMO Joy Neville the latest target of online abuse

Referee Joy Neville has been the victim of a barrage of online abuse after the most recent round of Guinness Six Nations action.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2021, 12:50

Former Ireland coach pinpoints Farrell's 'smartest decision' yet

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan has described Andy Farrell’s decision to bring Paul O’Connell into his coaching t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2021, 9:27

Northampton Saints boast all English XV

Northampton Saints will field an all English XV when they take on Sale Sharks at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Mar 2021, 5:15

Fan poll reveals what percentage would watch Women's Lions team

A Twitter poll conducted by Royal London this week revealed that 56.8 per cent of people would watch a women’s British and Irish…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2021, 10:19

'When someone enters into your sport... and changes the way things are seen and done'

Players from across the game have been paying tribute to former All Black Sonny Bill Williams after he announced his retirement fr…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2021, 8:52

'I can't believe they actually released this' - Owen Farrell tackle practice footage sparks debate

Owen Farrell’s tackle technique has been in the spotlight again after footage was released of England’s training camp this wee…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2021, 8:09

'One of the best to do it' - Lions centre praises Sonny Bill Williams

A former Lions centre has hailed Sonny Bill Williams as “one of the best to do it at number 12” after the All Black announced …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2021, 7:19

The 'Still Playing Today' 2007 Rugby World Cup XV

Dan Carter's recent retirement from playing has further reduced the number of players from World Cup 2007 still playing profession…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2021, 14:11

Super League signing Kyle Eastmond posts farewell message about his near 10-year stint in rugby union

It was last weekend when ex-England midfielder Kyle Eastmond confirmed his time was up in union as he was returning to the Super L…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Mar 2021, 13:18

The household name Lions tour omission being predicted by bookmakers

Bookmakers Betfair have 30 players odds-on to make the British and Irish Lions squad this summer, but Ireland captain Jonathan Sex…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Mar 2021, 12:53

Best of the rest: Picking an 'England Form XV'

Eddie Jones’ England selection is under more scrutiny than it ever has been this Guinness Six Nations.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Mar 2021, 9:49

21 rugby players who were told they were too small to make it in professional rugby

The World Cup-winning Cheslin Kolbe recently tweeted how he was written off as a rugby player for being too small but he isn't alo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Mar 2021, 5:16

'If that happened to us... we would be kicking ourselves. And we'd take full responsibility'

Wales’ first try against England at the weekend was a point of contention between Jamie Roberts and Dylan Hartley on RugbyPass O…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2021, 14:32

Ex-All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams drops a big hint on Twitter over his next career move

It's 16 months since Sonny Bill Williams last played for the All Blacks and he appears to have announced his next career move on T…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2021, 11:34

Gloucester among the clubs to remove 'nature' from their logo for a day

World Wildlife Day has had an impact on Premiership and PRO14 clubs, including Gloucester who removed the lion from their logo.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Mar 2021, 13:39

England defeat left Mike Brown awkwardly dressed at Harlequins training this week

Last Saturday's England defeat to Wales had training ground consequences at Harlequins for long-serving full-back Mike Brown.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Mar 2021, 13:25

Springboks lock Snyman posts injury update 27 weeks after damaging his ACL

It was just minutes into his Munster debut that RG Snyman, the Springboks lock, did his ACL last August but his rehab has now step…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Mar 2021, 10:04

Penalty machines: A timeline of England's failing discipline

Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations win for Wales was not lacking in talking points, but one of the main takeaways from the match wa…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2021, 13:05

'Alun Wyn Jones captain for the Lions. End of' - Itoje penalty count blows captaincy debate wide open

Warren Gatland was one of the few spectators at the Principality Stadium on Saturday for Wales’ Guinness Six Nations win over En…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2021, 7:20

'Like leaving the pub' - Adam Ashley Cooper puts retirement off with new MLR deal

Former Wallaby Adam Ashley-Cooper has compared his rugby career to leaving a pub, after signing for Major League Rugby’s LA Gilt…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2021, 13:05
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