Argentina U-turn on Matera ban sparks online outrage
It has been an incredible week in the life of Pablo Matera and the latest twist by Argentina officials has caused an uproar online…
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2020, 12:55
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
Ex-Pumas skippers Creevy and Pichot weigh in on the Pablo Matera controversy
The two Agustins, Creevy and Pichot, have given their take on the controversy surrounding the now ex-Argentina skipper Pablo Mater…
Josh Raisey
02 Dec 2020, 13:16
'Are you the same person you were nine years ago?' - Ex-Pumas lock leaps to Matera's defence
The final week of the Tri-Nations got off to a sensational start with the suspension of Pablo Matera and his loss of the Argentina…
Josh Raisey
01 Dec 2020, 13:18
Brian O'Driscoll has identified the semi-pro Georgia player he wants to see much more of
The legendary Brian O'Driscoll believes a queue of French and English clubs should quickly form to sign Georgia midfielder Giorgi …
Josh Raisey
01 Dec 2020, 5:50
The tweaks Nigel Owens believes will help end rugby's kicking obsession
Recently crowned refereeing centurion Nigel Owens has suggested reducing the number of substitutions to increase the speed of rugb…
Josh Raisey
30 Nov 2020, 4:54
The RugbyPass Form XV: Chat back as 'les rosbifs' dominate
Form XV: After their match with Fiji was cancelled last week, France got their Autumn Nations Cup campaign started with a win over…
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2020, 6:10
Jones calls for end of 'archaic' rule
Eddie Jones has called for changes to the 'archaic' rules of having to name matchday squads 48 hours in advance.
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2020, 5:31
How your date of birth could affect your chances of playing for the All Blacks
The relative age effect is a phenomenon that has a major bearing on sport and academia, and rugby is by no means exempt.
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2020, 2:56
Savea tweet regarding coaches changing countries revisited after Cheika helps Pumas against the Wallabies
It was last year, long before Michael Cheika switched from the Wallabies to Pumas, that Ardie Savea questioned coaches changing co…
Josh Raisey
25 Nov 2020, 13:44
The latest RugbyPass Form XV - 5 French, 4 English, and 2 each from Pumas, Wallabies and Wales
England suffocated Ireland last weekend in the Nations Cup but it wasn't enough for them to eclipse France in the latest RugbyPass…
Josh Raisey
24 Nov 2020, 7:06
Slimmed down Burrell happy to be back in rugby union
Luther Burrell marked his return to rugby union with a win on Saturday, as the newly-promoted Newcastle Falcons beat Bath 19-12 at…
Josh Raisey
23 Nov 2020, 9:58
Enormous reaction to compelling new documentary highlighting exploitation of Pacific Island players
World Rugby in firing line following the release of the Dan Leo documentary that has given a compelling insight into Pacific Islan…
Josh Raisey
19 Nov 2020, 14:01
Ireland fans have their say on Ryan becoming captain vs England and it doesn't reflect well on Sexton
With Johnny Sexton injured, James Ryan will captain Ireland at Twickenham and fans have had their say on what should happen after …
Josh Raisey
18 Nov 2020, 3:36
The RugbyPass Form XV: Pumas power-up after All Blacks shock loss
The world form XV has a different hue this week as a number of Pumas surge into the team after their historic win in the Tri-Natio…
Josh Raisey
16 Nov 2020, 12:16
England fans will have to wait for dream back row unit
This is in part due to the absentees, namely European player of the year Sam Simmonds, but that is a fairly hackneyed discussion b…
Josh Raisey
13 Nov 2020, 10:15
Multiple past players admit to not wearing a mouth guard in wake of Ardie Savea debate
New Zealand Rugby have received support from the public for saying how “incredibly disappointed” it was in Ardie Savea for not…
Josh Raisey
12 Nov 2020, 11:05
John Kirwan's controversial Bledisloe red card remarks on The Breakdown lit up social media
Former All Blacks winger John Kirwan ignited social media with his post-Bledisloe Cup comments that rugby should get rid of red ca…
Josh Raisey
11 Nov 2020, 14:05
Mitchell weighs in on criticism of Vunivalu's Australia call-up
A firestorm has ignited after Australia called Suliasi Vunivalu into their Tri-Nations squad and ex-winger Drew Mitchell has now h…
Josh Raisey
10 Nov 2020, 14:09
The RugbyPass Form XV: 4 Wallabies, 3 All Blacks, 3 English, 2 French, 2 Scots and 1 Irish
It's now a year since the World Cup-winning South Africa last played, clearing the way for other players to star in the RugbyPass …
Josh Raisey
10 Nov 2020, 13:05
Hayward's sacking has only increased Welsh fans' regret over losing Edwards
Wales have become a right old mess under Wayne Pivac with unhappy fans now regretting even more the loss of defence coach Shaun Ed…
Josh Raisey
10 Nov 2020, 5:54
