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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. 

Webb's sudden Six Nations eligibility has sparked lively Welsh scrum-half debate

Gareth Davies, Tomos Williams and Aled Davies were the three scrum-halves Warren Gatland brought to the World Cup, but Wayne Pivac…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jan 2020, 13:50

Bath's world-class back row is finally starting together for the first time in two years

It has been ages since the Rec-based club managed to have Francois Louw, Sam Underhill and Taulupe Faletau wearing the starting ba…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jan 2020, 12:10

Fans call for more Nakarawa-like signings to stem the tide at faltering Glasgow

Leone Nakarawa’s return to Glasgow Warriors is hopefully the beginning of a number of new signings for many supporters of the cl…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Jan 2020, 15:53

Dombrandt omission sparks Harlequins rumour mill

Harlequins have announced their team to head north and face Sale Sharks on Friday night and Alex Dombrandt’s absence has raised …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Jan 2020, 11:05

The very mixed reaction to Nigel Wray's departure bombshell

Nigel Wray has left a mixed legacy throughout the rugby world after he announced his departure as Chairman of Saracens with immedi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Jan 2020, 10:41

Wasps team versus Harlequins hailed the strongest this season

After a tough start to the season, Wasps’ injury woes look to be coming to an end, and fans feel the team to face Harlequins at …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Dec 2019, 4:11

Bastareaud the butt of weather jokes as he adjusts to winter in New York

The former France midfielder captured the rugby imagination when his MLR move was announced but it hasn't been all plain sailing f…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Dec 2019, 13:29

Leicester respond to fans querying Saturday's team selection

Every move Tigers are making this season is the subject of severe scrutiny by their fans, and the club have taken to social media …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Dec 2019, 9:43

It's an All Blacks clean sweep as they take all four semi-final spots in player of the decade vote

World Rugby have left it to the fans to decide who should be player of the decade and the round-by-round vote has been dominated b…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Dec 2019, 6:01

Scotland have just lost 207 caps of experience through retirements, but fans still hopeful of bright future

The quick succession exits of John Barclay, Tommy Seymour and Greig Laidlaw have taken a wealth of experience out of Scotland but …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Dec 2019, 4:55

Stuart Hogg leads the praise as Scotland players react to Greig Laidlaw's retirement

Since making his debut in 2010, the 34-year-old amassed the second-most points in Scotland’s history - 714 - and captained them …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Dec 2019, 11:50

The Mtawarira MLR move has sparked an intriguing online debate

The United States’ Major League Rugby has welcomed another superstar of the game to the league after it was announced on Wednesd…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Dec 2019, 8:56

World Rugby lets fans vote for player of the decade

With just days now left remaining in the 2010s, the game's global governing body have come up with a novel way of allowing support…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Dec 2019, 11:16

Twitter erupts as clue dropped on the next superstar to sign for MLR

The United States’ Major League Rugby (MLR) is set to have another star name join the league, according to Americas Rugby News w…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Dec 2019, 9:42

Richie McCaw's law change suggestion proves popular with fans

New Zealand's two-time World Cup-winning captain has suggested one radical change should be made in rugby and his idea has been mu…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Dec 2019, 9:00

Why the Ford-Farrell axis was England's best 10-12 combination over the past four years

The Test level partnership of the Leicester and Saracens playmakers has been Eddie Jones' go-to, the coach picking them together f…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Dec 2019, 6:15

Irish fans suspect it's the end of an era after Rob Kearney's omission

With the veteran full-back set to be 37 by the time of the next World Cup in France, Andy Farrell has decided to omit him from his…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Dec 2019, 4:33

'It's just sad to me and smacks more of an illness than nefariousness'

Following ex-Wales scrumhalf Rob Howley’s ban for breaching betting rules, a tonne of support has poured in for the former coach…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Dec 2019, 12:31

Jones faces No.8 selection dilemma

Only months after Eddie Jones opted to take one specialist No.8 to the Rugby World Cup, it has quickly become one of the most comp…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Dec 2019, 11:17

Irish fans hit peak Cooney-hype; demand the Ulster 9 starts Six Nations

Ulster’s John Cooney has cemented himself as many fans’ favourite to start for Ireland at the Six Nations, as he continued his…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Dec 2019, 9:15
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