Edinburgh fans hope Watson's loyalty can be a game-changer after bad few days
Edinburgh fans are hoping Wednesday's contract extension for Hamish Watson has put an end to a run of bad news about players leavi…
Josh Raisey
06 Jan 2021, 9:52
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
Young is fans' favourite to replace axed Mulvihill at Cardiff
With John Mulvihill unceremoniously axed at Cardiff, many fans want to see the clock turned back and Dai Young allowed to have a s…
Josh Raisey
05 Jan 2021, 13:58
Six players who could benefit from a postponed Lions tour
This year’s British and Irish Lions series against the Springboks could be in jeopardy amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in South A…
Josh Raisey
05 Jan 2021, 3:49
Saracens vs South Africa makes perfect sense in 2021
Time to run it back? Saracens and South Africa are two teams that have played very little rugby over the past year, and are still …
Josh Raisey
04 Jan 2021, 9:47
Schools level tackle ban call by English university academics hasn't gone down well online
Recent calls by university academics in England for a tackle ban in schools rugby has provoked a feisty response among rugby fans …
Josh Raisey
19 Dec 2020, 4:56
Singleton's permanent exit ignites speculation about Saracens' other on loan players
Jack Singleton's decision not to return to Saracens at the end of his loan has sparked speculation about the future of others like…
Josh Raisey
19 Dec 2020, 4:49
Lenient Challenge Cup ban for alleged testicles grab revives debate over England's Marler
A midweek decision by a European disciplinary committee has revived memories of the case last March that involved England prop Joe…
Josh Raisey
18 Dec 2020, 11:31
Glasgow fans fear 'unfair' Champions Cup cancellation punishment
Fans of Glasgow Warriors fear they could be undeservedly punished following the cancellation of their Champions Cup game versus Ly…
Josh Raisey
17 Dec 2020, 10:03
Danny Cipriani's farewell social media message to Gloucester fans
Danny Cipriani took to social media on Tuesday to reveal he was leaving Premiership outfit Gloucester with immediate effect.
Josh Raisey
15 Dec 2020, 10:51
How England fans reacted to France 2023 pool draw
There are 33 months to go yet before World Cup 2023 in France, but England fans haven't been slow in making predications after the…
Josh Raisey
15 Dec 2020, 6:30
'You massively underestimate what you have given to rugby Nigel' - Rugby stars flood Twitter to pay tribute to Ref Owens
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont has called Nigel Owens “one of the greats of our game,” following the referee’s retiremen…
Josh Raisey
12 Dec 2020, 6:10
'There's no place for a rest in Test rugby' - Ashton stands by Lowe comments but says winger is 'amazing player'
Chris Ashton has stood by his comments about Ireland winger James Lowe, saying “there’s no place for a rest” in Test rugby.
Josh Raisey
12 Dec 2020, 3:49
'There has to be consequences for trolls': Zebo responds to appalling abuse directed at Andrew Brace
Racing 92’s Simon Zebo has said that “there has to be consequences for trolls” after referee Andrew Brace was withdrawn from…
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2020, 11:56
'They are two of the biggest freak of natures I've come across on a rugby pitch'
Chris Ashton has described his former Toulon teammates Semi Radradra and Josua Tuisova as “the biggest freaks of nature I’ve c…
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2020, 11:36
'Gregor's dragged us backwards' - Scotland fans split over Townsend announcement
Scotland fans cannot agree whether awarding Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend a new contract until 2023 was the right decision.
Josh Raisey
10 Dec 2020, 11:57
The end of the road for the 'rugby's gone soft brigade'
The recent revelation by former players of the horrors of their head injuries could be the final nail in the coffin for what has b…
Josh Raisey
10 Dec 2020, 4:19
Picking an Alternative Team of the Decade
Following on from World Rugby's Team of the Decade announcement, we pick an alternative 15 from players who didn't make the cut.
Josh Raisey
09 Dec 2020, 4:32
Picking a Lions XV based strictly on Autumn Nations Cup form
The Autumn Nations Cup concluded with a narrow victory for England on Sunday, and it brought the curtain down on a patchy November…
Josh Raisey
08 Dec 2020, 5:10
Video - Excruciating botched kick in the 84th minute conjures memories of Hastings
Owen Farrell may not have produced the miss of the week. That gong unfortunately is awarded to Glasgow Warriors’ Brandon Thomson…
Josh Raisey
07 Dec 2020, 13:28
Referee Andrew Brace subjected to appalling online abuse in wake of Autumn Nations Cup final
Referee Andrew Brace has been subject to an appalling tirade of abuse online following his officiating of the Autumn Nations Cup f…
Josh Raisey
07 Dec 2020, 5:59
