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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. 

Just hours after Tuilagi's Sharks signing, Tigers release first image of Nemani Nadolo in training

The Tigers’ flagship summer signing Nemani Nadolo has begun training with his new team as they prepare for the Gallagher Premier…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Jul 2020, 12:38

Veainu 'genuinely wanted to stay' at Leicester

The Tonga international left the club following the ultimatum handed to Tigers players to sign new contracts with pay cuts.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Jul 2020, 7:42

Former All Blacks explain exactly why they are bankrolling the new MLR team in Hawaii

The decision by a high profile group of former All Blacks to set-up a new MLR club in Hawaii has been excitedly received.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2020, 14:57

Clermont take to Instagram to celebrate arrival of new signing Matsushima

Six months after it was confirmed he would switch from Top League to Top 14, Japan winger Kotaro Matsushima has arrived in Clermon…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2020, 13:33

The sad end to magnificent 20-year Tuilagi Leicester dynasty

The Tuilagi name has been woven into the fabric of Leicester success over the past two decades, but the 20-year link is now broken…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2020, 9:59

Pay cut rebel Greg Bateman posts parting message to Leicester fans

After opting not to accept a pay cut, Greg Bateman has posted a final message after finishing up at Leicester at the end of a five…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2020, 12:13

The branding debate that has split Exeter Chiefs fans

Exeter have been known as the Chiefs since 1999 but a debate has now ignited on whether the Gallagher Premiership club should chan…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2020, 13:48

Genge and Ludlam respond to latest photographic mix-up

There was a backlash in June when the BBC confused Ellis Genge and Lewis Ludlam, but the error has now happened again elsewhere to…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2020, 12:44

Brown posts photos of his long-awaited return to team training at Harlequins

After surgery last November, 34-year-old Mike Brown was expected to be out for nine months and he has now returned to team trainin…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2020, 8:27

Fans give verdict on whether Veainu has damaged reputation at Leicester with awkward exit

Supporters have had their say about the Welford Road legacy of Telusa Veainu after he joined Stade Francais following his awkward …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Jul 2020, 13:26

Goneva admits he's 'slowly winding down'

Vereniki Goneva has bid farewell to the Gallagher Premiership ahead of his move to Stade Montois in France.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2020, 16:02

Long-awaited results of Dyantyi PED case could be on the horizon

The eight-year ban handed to former South Africa hooker Mahlatse ‘Chiliboy’ Ralepelle has raised questions about the future of…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2020, 13:23

'I've no doubt trophies are on the way soon' - Madigan says goodbye to Bristol

The Irishman spent three years at Bristol since arriving from Bordeaux in 2017, and saw a monumental change in that space of time.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jul 2020, 6:05

Nic White leaves for Australia

Australia scrum-half Nic White has departed for his second spell with the Brumbies, bringing his three years with Exeter Chiefs to…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2020, 10:50

Springbok star Franco Mostert the latest to bid farewell to Premiership

South Africa and Gloucester second row Franco Mostert is the latest player to say goodbye to his club as contracts are running out…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Jun 2020, 12:03

Barrett provides update following surgery on season-ending injury

The 26-year-old was expected to lead Scott Robinson’s side in this year’s Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign, but was ruled out for…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Jun 2020, 11:02

Reinach marks final day as a Saint

The South African leaves Franklin’s Gardens as one of the club’s great players in recent times and a very popular figure among…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2020, 12:58

The average height and weight of pro-rugby players by position in Europe

Within each nation, the league is often a bellwether of how its representative team plays, as it is often the platform in which pl…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2020, 11:31

Harlequins post emotional goodbye to their beloved prop Mark Lambert

Retiring Harlequins prop Mark Lambert has been showered in praise from his former teammates. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2020, 9:47

How the heights and weights of full-backs compare across the Premiership, Top 14 and PRO14

What these stats do is help reveal the lack of variation among full-backs within and between leagues in Europe compared to most ot…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2020, 14:10
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