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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. 

'I dont get this' - The forward selection dilemma that is vexing England fans

Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting XV to face Wales on Saturday from the one that beat Italy in round two, with Jami…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2021, 9:53

'Done it once, I'll do it again!' - Injured England star Willis posts update

Jack Willis has provided an update on social media following surgery to his left knee this week.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2021, 16:47

'Does Andy know there are 3 other provinces to choose from?': Reaction to Ireland team

Ireland’s Leinster-heavy squad has received a lot of attention online ahead of their trip to Rome this weekend in the Guinness S…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2021, 15:50

'I was s***. I was absolutely terrible' - Nigel Owens' biggest career regret

Test rugby’s most experienced referee Nigel Owens recently revealed what the biggest regret of his career has been.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2021, 15:06

'Hilarious storyteller, the life and soul of any team he was part of': Tributes pour in for the late Gary Halpin

Ireland tighthead Gary Halpin was a ballsy character who indulged in a rather unique try celebration against the 1995 All Blacks. …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Feb 2021, 11:17

Fijian Josua Tuisova 'did a Bastareaud' at the weekend for Lyon

Lyon have form for converting mifdielders into No8s and they gave Josua Tuisova a temporary go in the role last weekend against To…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Feb 2021, 14:10

Nigel Owens says 'something needs to change' after wave of red cards in Premiership

Speaking on BT Sport’s Rugby Tonight, the Welshman said that there needs to be a change in player behaviour.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Feb 2021, 8:47

'There's been a lot of talk' - Nigel Owens revisits his initial take on much debated Jonny May try

Referee Nigel Owens has provided more clarity on Jonny May’s spectacular try at the weekend against Italy - a score whose legali…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2021, 10:00

Self-isolating France boss Galthie tweets update on how he is coping

France boss Fabien Galthie must spend a minimum of seven days in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid after Six Nations…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2021, 11:28

'No way you're getting around making it safe': Bristol prop's ominous jackling warning

After high profile Six Nations incidents, Bristol forward Max Lahiff has tweeted that the 'heroic skill' of jackling can never be …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Feb 2021, 14:00

Ferris and Barclay lead the charge in questioning length of Fagerson ban compared to O'Mahony suspension

Decision by Six Nations disciplinary committee to ban Zander Fagerson for a week longer than Peter O'Mahony has ignited social med…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Feb 2021, 6:42

'I have been banging on for this since 2012': Ben Ryan's crocodile roll frustrations reach boiling point after Willis injury

It's nine years Ben Ryan first started aired concerns about the crocodile roll that left England back row Jack Willis injured last…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2021, 14:32

Did Bernard Le Roux double dip with a second trip after being sin binned for same offence?

Andy Goode and many eagle-eyed viewers on social media have spotted an attempted trip by France’s Bernard Le Roux on Irish scrum…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Feb 2021, 12:51

Andy Powell's super controversial shout for Ireland's problematic 10 spot

Former Wales No8 Andy Powell has made a controversial call online that Ireland should turn to sacked fly-half Paddy Jackson.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Feb 2021, 9:03

White: Finn guided Scotland can storm crowd-less Paris

Former Scotland captain Jason White has said that his country’s Calcutta Cup win will have given them the confidence to face Fra…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Feb 2021, 8:10

Andy Farrell is being praised online for one particular selection call after Wales defeat

Andy Farrell’s decision to back Billy Burns this week against France in the Guinness Six Nations has been praised by the Irish p…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2021, 14:15

'Exactly right decision' - How English rugby has responded to scrapping relegation

The RFU’s decision to scrap relegation in the Gallagher Premiership this season has been met with support from figures across th…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2021, 14:01

Sam Warburton poses arguably Warren Gatland's biggest Lions selection dilemma

Two-time British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton believes the Guinness Six Nations has three world-class openside flankers.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2021, 9:53

'That's rough' - The Eddie Jones' selection sacrifice that's upset England fans

Eddie Jones’ England squad to face Italy this Saturday was always going to cause debate after such a poor showing against Scotla…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2021, 9:35

Aaron Smith's verdict on scrum-half rival Antoine Dupont

It takes a heck of a lot to impress an All Black but scrum-half Aaron Smith is flabbergasted by the current form of Antoine Dupont…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Feb 2021, 13:50
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