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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. 

PRPW issue strongly worded statement on 'clear' Moana Pasifika 'conflict of interest' in Super Rugby expansion

The Pacific Rugby Players Welfare organisation has shown its concern over New Zealand Rugby’s ties with Moana Pasifika, a candid…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2020, 3:23

Video: Pollard already back in gym after recent ACL surgery

Handre Pollard suffered an ACL injury in September with Montpellier but the Springboks out-half is on the road to recovery.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2020, 7:56

After the Springboks' declaration of loyalty, fans now want Rugby Championship expansion

The Boks will be back in the Rugby Championship next year but some fans believe teams such as Japan and Fiji should also be partic…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2020, 12:11

Aaron Smith's inspiring 'small athlete' message after his All Blacks caps milestone

Aaron Smith set a personal caps milestone last Saturday with the All Blacks and has followed up with an inspiring message.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2020, 14:15

Ten players that never scored an international rugby try despite 60+ caps

The longer a player’s rugby career is, the chances are they will score a try at some point but England's Joe Marler is part of t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2020, 6:40

'At first it was something I thought I could use to gain an opportunity to move home'

Recently retired Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson has said that he “never wanted to play rugby for another club” after m…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2020, 11:05

Ma'a Nonu has arrived in France for second coming at Toulon

It was September 26 when Ma'a Nonu was revealed to have signed for Toulon and the All Blacks World Cup winner has now arrived at t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2020, 9:35

Support isn't universal for RFU decision to charge boozing Barbarians

Barbarians players were heavily criticised for their match-cancelling behaviour, but some fans now feel the RFU have overstepped t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2020, 5:23

Fresh England bench excites fans despite drop in experience from 160 caps to just 41

England have named their XV to take on Italy on Saturday but the composition of their Six Nations bench has piqued the attention o…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Oct 2020, 10:21

Stunning NRL coup as Steve Hansen joins the Bulldogs

Steve Hansen took up a Japanese Top League role after leaving the All Blacks but he is now jumping codes and taking on NRL work. …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2020, 9:00

Ex-Lions prop Corbisiero has taken on an MLR coaching role

Having already dabbled in some age-grade England coaching, ex-Lions prop Alex Corbisiero is set to take on a day-to-day role in th…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Oct 2020, 12:56

Rowe's 'massively selfish' comments do not sit well with fans

Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe’s recent comments labelling England as “greedy” have not gone down well at all.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 12:01

'Next stop London' - Aussie Super Rugby player drops major hint over future

Former Melbourne Rebels centre Billy Meakes has dropped a hint that the next destination in his career could be in England.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 10:11

'Anyone know which team just won the double?' - Fans react to Exeter Chiefs England snubbing

Exeter Chiefs may have secured a historic European and domestic double over the past two weeks, but that has not been enough for s…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 9:00

Wasps fans aren't short on optimism despite close contact protocols robbing them of two props and Brad Shields

Wasps have finally revealed the identity of the players missing from the Premiership final and their fans are still hopeful of a t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2020, 14:24

Retiring Pocock saluted as one of the greats

Rather than head back to Japan for his 2021 Top League deal, David Pocock, the famed Wallabies back row, has retired with immediat…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2020, 14:06

Robshaw, Wigglesworth tweet apologies after embarrassing Barbarians cancellation

The cancellation of Sunday's Barbarians match has been a major embarrassment, but the likes of Chris Robshaw have publicly held up…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2020, 13:51

Nathan Hughes shares hospital picture after undergoing surgery

Nathan Hughes missed last Friday's Challenge Cup final with a rib injury but the Bristol forward entered hospital with a different…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2020, 14:37

Rees-Zammit steals Wales limelight of record-equalling Jones

Alun Wyn Jones is set to equal a Test caps milestone on Saturday but the talk in Wales has been about uncapped Louis Rees-Zammit. …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2020, 14:06

European Super Cup idea is gaining traction

With many fans believing Bristol should not play for the Premiership title, momentum is growing to tag Exeter game as Super Cup fi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2020, 12:11
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