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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. 

'Ridiculous or a suitably bizarre ending to the most bizarre season': The reaction to Bristol potentially winning the Premiership

Twitter went into overdrive when further positive Covid cases at Wasps on Monday moved Bristol closer to a Premiership final appea…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2020, 4:55

Ex-All Black Luatua was busy on Twitter with Bristol winning Euro Cup not long after birth of his daughter

Former All Black Steven Luatua had quite an amazing Friday with the birth of his daughter clashing with the Bristol European final…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2020, 6:41

South Africa's Rugby Championship withdrawal is hugely popular with Springboks fans

The planned four-team Rugby Championship has been rocked by the decision of South Africa to pull out but Springboks fans are backi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2020, 14:10

Henderson slammed for ban: 'The most pointless red card in the history of red cards'

Fans can't get their head around what suspended Ireland lock Iain Henderson was up to with his illegal use of his head at the Ulst…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2020, 5:21

Has Campo's big mouth given the All Blacks all the ammunition they need for next Sunday?

It didn't take long for legendary Wallaby David Campese to shout his mouth off following last Sunday's All Blacks draw with Austra…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2020, 14:24

Jonny Hill's tackle has had a trial by social media, just like last week's Peter O'Mahony incident

Foul play has been a hot topic in recent weeks with Jonny Hill of Exeter the latest under the microscope following Munster's Peter…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Oct 2020, 14:18

One of rugby's favourite pastimes has just restarted - speculating where SBW will play next

A short-term deal at the Sydney Roosters is over for Sonny Bill Williams and the where-to-next speculation has started over the fo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2020, 13:36

Furious Welsh fans accuse PRO14 of Irish bias following Peter O'Mahony decision

There has been an outcry from PRO14 fans after Munster's Peter O'Mahony was clear to play while Cardiff's Josh Turnbull was banned…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2020, 12:42

'We must act now or it's game over': MP makes UK Government plea for Premiership funding

A harsh winter is in store financially for Gallagher Premiership clubs and the fight for funding has now been aired in the UK parl…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2020, 9:31

Cooney fans can't get their heads around their man's Ireland axe

Scrum-half John Cooney was expected to start for Ireland against Italy last March and he has now missed out on the squad for this …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Oct 2020, 13:38

Saracens post poignant final farewell to Brad Barritt

The show is all over for Brad Barritt at Saracens after a dozen stellar years and the London club have paid him a fond farewell. …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2020, 14:09

Harlequins players the talk of social in wake of Eddie's 28-man England squad

Eddie Jones has named a 28-man England training squad ahead of a three-day camp this week, and it is Harlequins players that have …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Oct 2020, 13:25

'We have had some incredible moments' - Chris Robshaw pens emotional open letter to fans

The 34-year-old shared a message addressed to everyone involved with the club after what he described as the “hardest day of [hi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Oct 2020, 12:38

Sale Sharks' giant Bok Lood de Jager issues post surgery update

Sale Sharks and South Africa lock Lood de Jager has said that this third shoulder operation in under two years “went well”.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Oct 2020, 9:18

Ashton Hewitt's anti-racism message has reached new heights with PRO14 takeover

Ashton Hewitt called out the PRO14 some weeks ago about its short-lived unity moment and the Dragons player has now been able to a…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2020, 9:53

New season kit launch reignites row over Exeter's Chiefs branding

It was late July when Exeter Chiefs decided to continue with their use of Native American imagery but their new kit has reignited …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2020, 7:02

Pacific players union boss blasts NZ Rugby for Pasifika failure

Hopes that NZ Rugby would include a new Pasifika team in Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 appear dashed, prompting PRPW boss Dan Leo to c…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Oct 2020, 15:02

Springboks talisman Pollard shares latest injury update

It's nearly three weeks since Handre Pollard was carried off injured in Paris and the Springboks talisman has shared an update on …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Oct 2020, 4:12

The key stats separating the European player of the year award contenders

Virimi Vakatawa of Racing is one contender with eye-catching Champions Cup statistics in the European player of the year award sho…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2020, 14:04

Danny Care slams 'joker' who compiled fixtures for new Premiership season

The fixtures are out for the new Premiership season that will start in November and Danny Care isn't happy with the hand Harlequin…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2020, 8:10
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