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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. 

Test scrum-halves discuss switch to vegan diet

Switching to a vegan or plant-based diet is a growing trend amongst sportspeople across the world.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Mar 2020, 12:00

The average height and weight of a Northern Hemisphere inside centre

Of all the positions on a rugby field, inside centre is probably the most diverse. The role and shape of players in this position …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Mar 2020, 14:42

Where are they now: France's 2010 Grand Slam winning team

The strangest thing is that the decade actually started with a lot of promise for France under Marc Lièvremont, with a Grand Slam…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Mar 2020, 6:12

Has Matt Giteau played his last game of professional rugby?

Former Australia centre Matt Giteau has said that he is hoping to get the opportunity to play for Suntory Sungoliath again after t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2020, 11:12

Where are they now: The 2014 England U20 world champions

The English youngsters made it back-to-back victories at the World Rugby Under-20s Championship in 2014, defeating South Africa 21…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2020, 14:48

The devastating XV Bristol Bears might field next season

Pat Lam's Bears have already been the busiest team in the Gallagher Premiership ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Mar 2020, 11:39

Where are they now: The 2013 England U20s world champions

England won the first of their three World Rugby U20s Championships last decade in 2013, defeating Wales 23-15 in the final in Van…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Mar 2020, 4:58

The unlikely Welshman Will Greenwood just tipped for Lions duty

Former England centre Will Greenwood has said that Wales centre Nick Tompkins would make the British and Irish Lions tour if it we…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2020, 15:03

From Roberts' generous NHS gesture to Mbanda joining Italian Yellow Cross... how rugby has reacted to pandemic

With all rugby in Europe suspended for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak, players have been doing their bit i…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2020, 14:00

Five of the biggest Gallagher Premiership signings going in 2020/21

RugbyPass takes a look at some of the biggest Gallagher Premiership signings ahead of the 2020/21 season. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2020, 11:37

Gym-loving ex-All Black gets creative during pandemic isolation

With clubs ceasing to train collectively amid the suspension of all rugby, Northampton's Ben Franks has ‘Frankensteined' a prowl…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2020, 7:15

Ex-Wallaby Giteau outlines fears of being stranded in Japan away from family

With the global pandemic worsening, Top League players are urging Japanese officials to quickly make a decision as they face being…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2020, 10:42

Questions raised about timing of Wales' players Caribbean holiday

With much of Europe going into lockdown in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, flights are being restricted more and more, leavi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Mar 2020, 14:49

Just one Scot makes the ITV Six Nations XV

Scotland followed narrow losses to Ireland and England with wins over Italy and France, but their improvement wasn't reflected in …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Mar 2020, 12:43

Jonny May gives post-surgery update

The Leicester Tigers star was forced from the field after only eight minutes during England’s victory over Wales in the Guinness…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Mar 2020, 7:30

'Utterly shambolic' - Furious online reaction to Six Nations' last minute cancellation

Despite leaving it late, the Guinness Six Nations encounter between Wales and Scotland has eventually been postponed. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Mar 2020, 12:53

Many people can't get their head around Wales Scotland going ahead

This year’s Six Nations Super Saturday has only the one solitary game, between Wales and Scotland, but that is a growing concern…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2020, 13:16

'Gutted' Sexton opens up about Ireland's coronavirus-hit Six Nations

A number of games have been postponed in this year’s Championship, including Ireland’s fixture with Italy last weekend in Dubl…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2020, 11:09

Ex-England captain fears Dublin 'trial by social media' for Joe Marler

There is a clear divide in opinion over the incident and Lewis Moody is concerned the English forward has been condemned on social…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2020, 6:59

Blaine Scully shares his retirement message on Twitter

The 32-year-old left the Cardiff Blues at the end of last season and has since been without a club, although he led his country at…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2020, 14:30
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