Shock as Castres hooker gets away with lenient ban for heinous clear-out
In the most recent round of Top 14 action, Marc-Antoine Rallier saw red for a hit that was simply despicable in the modern game.
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2020, 8:01
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
Tompkins' promotion from the bench is proving popular
After the 42-0 victory over Italy last weekend, the main question was what Wayne Pivac would do with George North, Johnny McNichol…
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2020, 4:35
England fans decide whether Eddie Jones has addressed the issues flagged in France
After a humbling loss in Paris, there were vocal demands all week for changes and the coach has responded by making five to the st…
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2020, 10:48
French international punished for trying to feign injury
The incident featuring Geoffrey Doumayrou was handled brilliantly by referee Thomas Charabas in La Rochelle’s contest with Montp…
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2020, 9:12
Fans point fingers after Fox Sports ends 25-year association with Australian rugby
The TV company has been a dominant player in Australia since the sport turned professional, but its imminent departure has left Ru…
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2020, 17:25
Watson injury opens door for uncapped 23-year-old sensation
Following confirmation that Anthony Watson won't be travelling to Edinburgh due to injury, there has been a show of online support…
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2020, 15:00
Brown provides update on recovery after knee surgery
The 72-cap England international went for an operation after playing through the beginning of this campaign with a knee complaint.…
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2020, 13:19
The Curry at No8 debate rages on
Whenever a player is played out of position, they are often the first one to be blamed when the result goes badly... this is the t…
Josh Raisey
05 Feb 2020, 4:40
Why fans fear Andy Farrell's Irish evolution is moving too slowly
The Englishman is supposed to be moving Ireland on from the Joe Schmidt era but supporters fear his XV for Wales is too similar to…
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2020, 12:31
The sole positive from England's loss to France
Eddie Jones' side were well beaten in Paris but despite being 24 points down with 20 minutes remaining, they still managed to do s…
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2020, 7:06
Fears are growing that the Finn Russell issue runs far deeper than first thought
It was hoped the Scotland star's omission from the Test squad might last just one game, but he hasn't been included for Six Nation…
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2020, 5:56
Harlequins team-mates pay tribute to departing Robshaw who is due for MLR talks this week
After 16 years at the Stoop, the former England skipper's announcement that he will leave at the end of this season and likely joi…
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2020, 4:35
The reason why everyone thinks France are ready to challenge for the Six Nations
In a match where England had significantly more possession, territory and carries, they found it almost impossible to penetrate th…
Josh Raisey
03 Feb 2020, 9:57
Why are referees ignoring the rules around rucking conga?
Exeter Chiefs are often associated with this conga, shown clearly in their recent Premiership Rugby Cup match against Harlequins.
Josh Raisey
03 Feb 2020, 7:41
Rees-Zammit mania continues among Welsh fans despite his exclusion
The hysteria surrounding the Gloucester winger over the past few weeks has barely been seen before for a player so young... and it…
Josh Raisey
30 Jan 2020, 14:24
England fans wary after France name fear inducing backline
The new era of French rugby has begun under Fabien Galthié after he named a young and exciting team to face England in the Six Na…
Josh Raisey
30 Jan 2020, 13:07
Fans satisfied that form players have been rewarded by Scotland
Gregor Townsend has made ten changes from their last outing, a reshuffle that includes the inclusion of uncapped Australian-born b…
Josh Raisey
30 Jan 2020, 8:06
Wales fans warming to an alternative to putting North at No13
While Jonathan Davies and Willis Halaholo are still set to miss the entire tournament, Wayne Pivac’s problems have eased with th…
Josh Raisey
29 Jan 2020, 12:39
The timing of the France 2023 RWC pool draw has caused upset
There were 18 months between the 2015 RWC final and the group stage draw for Japan 2019, but that window to get better results has…
Josh Raisey
29 Jan 2020, 10:48
How the Murray-ahead-of-Cooney selection went down with Irish fans
The Ireland No9 shirt for the Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland has been the subject of much debate over the course of …
Josh Raisey
29 Jan 2020, 8:39
