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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. 

Brian O'Driscoll takes swipe at Irish moaners in wake of Six Nations squad

The criticism that the Ireland squad has received by fans is not something that is new to Brian O’Driscoll these days.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Jan 2021, 8:21

'Genuinely baffled' - England's back row selection the major talking point in Jones' squad

Wasps flanker Jack Willis is England’s unlucky absentee this Guinness Six Nations after missing out on Eddie Jones’ slimline 2…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jan 2021, 13:15

Malakai Fekitoa has shared a picture to gladden the hearts of all Wasps fans

It nearly 15 weeks - an October 10 semi-final vs Bristol - since powerhouse midfielder Malakai Fekitoa was last seen in action wit…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2021, 10:23

'Criminal': England fans fume as Scottish pick Redpath becomes latest player to slip through net

Wales' Johnny Williams, Callum Sheedy, Nick Tompkins and now Scotland pick Cameron Redpath has all slipped through the England net…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Jan 2021, 14:25

'If Dan Lydiate is being selected - and he certainly deserves to be - then Jamie Roberts does too'

Wayne Pivac's 36-strong squad for the 2021 Six Nations has fired up Wales fans who were looking for in-form Jamie Roberts to be re…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Jan 2021, 13:54

A Test player-stacked Hartpury College Production Line XV

English Championship club Hartpury have gradually become one the leading producers of talent with former players littered across E…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Jan 2021, 5:00

Edinburgh scrumhalf Nic Groom Tweets Scottish Rail in wake of train-gate incident

Edinburgh scrum-half Nic Groom is able to see the funny side of his 1872 Cup blunder at the weekend. A passing train was the culp…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Jan 2021, 9:26

Welsh international Tweets response to 'I don't care' rugby trolls

A new social media campaign has started in response to the online abuse and trolling women’s rugby has received over the past we…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Jan 2021, 11:38

Former England centre lauds 'special human' Sanderson

Former Saracens captain Brad Barritt has described his former coach Alex Sanderson as “one of the best in the game”, after he …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Jan 2021, 10:48

Former Scotland skipper brands Ritchie deal 'the most important signing in Scottish rugby'

Chris Paterson has said that Jamie Ritchie’s commitment to Edinburgh is “the most important signing in Scottish rugby,” afte…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Jan 2021, 12:06

Hollywood star tweets video in support of Doddie Aid, joins Glasgow in 5-team challenge

Fundraising for ex-Scotland international Doddie Weir has stepped up with the launch of a Scottish Inter-District championship.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Jan 2021, 3:52

Fans' verdict on whether Jamie Roberts, last capped in 2017, should be recalled by Wales

Not since November 2017 has Jamie Roberts been capped by Wales but fans are backing him for a Test recall at the age of 34.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Jan 2021, 14:03

Online petition launched for 2022 Lions tour

Amid fears the 2021 Lions tour could be played outside South Africa, an online petition has been launched to have it postponed unt…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Jan 2021, 9:03

Ellis Genge wins the internet with hilarious spin on Will Greenwood Tweet

England and Leicester Tigers’ Ellis Genge continues to show why he is such a popular figure online.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Jan 2021, 14:13

'We must stop this' - The weekend referee respect in rugby took an ugly turn

The past weekend’s action was marred by a series of encounters with referees which have brought rugby’s values into question.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Jan 2021, 11:48

Greig Laidlaw set for long-awaited Japanese debut

Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw is set to make his debut for NTT Communications Shining Arcs this weekend in the first round…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Jan 2021, 9:54

Picking a 30+ Lions XV that could feasibly compete in a series

Warren Gatland will be returning this summer to take on his third British and Irish Lions tour as head coach.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jan 2021, 2:44

Six of the best signings for 2021/22 so far

Though the 2020/21 season is nowhere near reaching its conclusion yet, clubs are already looking ahead to next season in terms of …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Jan 2021, 3:28

There's an air of caution around Paul O'Connell's appointment

Paul O’Connell’s appointment as Ireland’s new forwards coach has been met with a wide spectrum of responses from the Irish p…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jan 2021, 6:35

Freddie Burns suggests bizarre Japanese way to decide points split for cancelled Premiership games

Ex-Bath out-half Freddie Burns is now playing in Japan and he has come across a novel way for the Premiership to decide its cancel…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Jan 2021, 12:53
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