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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. 

19 of the best tributes to Chris Robshaw, featuring Owens, Carling, Leonard and many more

Ex-England skipper Chris Robshaw played his final home match for Harlequins on Monday and the outpouring of warmth from the rugby …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Sep 2020, 13:18

Robshaw is not getting the send-off he deserves

Former England captain Chris Robshaw is set to play his final game for Harlequins at the Stoop this evening, in what is also his 2…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Sep 2020, 11:19

Ex-England lock Ben Kay joins ruckus over fans not allowed attend UK games

The UK Government's decision not to allow fans return to watch matches has caused a major ruckus, with former England lock Ben Kay…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Sep 2020, 9:17

Laporte issues letter following his release from police custody

France rugby president Bernard Laporte has written a letter after his release this week from police custody investigating his deal…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Sep 2020, 4:38

Ex-England international Monye tackles Boris Johnson on Twitter

With the UK Government having paused its plan to allow fans to attend matches, former England player Ugo Monye has tackled Boris J…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Sep 2020, 13:13

Nowell and Waller lead player response to UK Government decision on no fans at matches

The UK Government decision to delay the return of fans to matches in England has exercised the likes of Jack Nowell ar Exeter and …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2020, 14:02

Fears growing that the Championship might not start until 2021

The Championship, the second-tier league in England, was due to commence its 2020/21 season in November but restrictions on fans c…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2020, 7:26

Marler's mission to break rugby's mental health taboo

Ahead of the launch of his autobiography, England prop Joe Marler has spoken candidly about his battle with mental health.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2020, 4:50

Laporte issues lengthy Facebook post after being taken into police custody

After being taken in police custody on Tuesday along with Mohed Altrad, France rugby boss Bernard Laporte has issued a repsonse on…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Sep 2020, 10:39

30 player contracts expiring in 2021

The financial hit that many clubs have faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant there have been widespread salary cuts…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Sep 2020, 13:52

Fans debate rule change that ended Northampton prop-gate

The saga surrounding the Northampton loosehead situation has dominated the build-up to Sunday's Champions Cup quarter-final at Exe…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Sep 2020, 12:36

Pollard breaks silence after his devastating injury

The Springboks were dealt a huge blow with the serious injury Handre Pollard picked up last weekend in the Top 14 with Montpellier…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2020, 9:09

A favourite emerges to usurp Ben Youngs' hold on the England No9 jersey

Ben Youngs has for a considerable time been the regular England scrum-half, but the Premiership form of Bath signing Ben Spencer i…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2020, 5:45

Redundant England 7s players launch their own rebuild

It was August when the RFU scrapped the England 7s programme and the players are now launching a campaign to get back in the game.…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Sep 2020, 10:51

Tigers fans have their say on record Leicester loss... and the consensus isn't what you might expect

Social media has made unpleasant viewing for anyone involved with Leicester, but there is an encouraging consensus regarding new b…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2020, 8:04

Wayne Barnes has opened a Twitter account and some of the reaction has been priceless

Referee Wayne Barnes has picked a curious week in the Premiership judiciary to open an account on Twitter, but he arrival has been…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2020, 13:18

Many fans angry that 'charity work' helped halve Owen Farrell's ban to five games

England captain Owen Farrell was looking at a 10-game ban for his red card with Saracens before character references helped reduce…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2020, 5:54

2 ex-Test stars voice pre-hearing support for red card Farrell

The high tackle which led to the sending off of Owen Farrell was indefensible, but two old stagers have now come to the support of…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Sep 2020, 13:17

Marler sparks Twitter spat over Premiership player welfare

Joe Marler has started in four of the five Premiership restart matches played so far by Harlequins, clocking up 271 minutes over a…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Sep 2020, 10:41

The tool the All Blacks use 'better than anyone else'

21-year-old Caleb Clarke became one of the latest uncapped players to be called up to the All Blacks squad having previously come …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Sep 2020, 10:58
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