Size differences in No.7s in the Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14
RugbyPass assesses the heights and weights of the various opensides that started league matches in France, England and the PRO14 a…
Josh Raisey
15 Dec 2019, 3:59
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Josh Raisey
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
Gloucester selection raises eyebrows and ire ahead of crucial European clash
The fortunes of Gloucester have changed a lot in the past week. The Cherry and Whites went from rock bottom of Pool Five in the Ch…
Josh Raisey
14 Dec 2019, 6:39
The awards keep on coming for in-demand Kolisi
It's has been a whirlwind time for the Springboks captain since skippering his country to World Cup glory and the celebrations con…
Josh Raisey
13 Dec 2019, 8:28
John Cooney's cryptic message after recent upturn in form
The Ulster half-back must be hoping new Ireland boss Andy Farrell likes his poetry after taking to social media to post a curious …
Josh Raisey
12 Dec 2019, 10:58
Fans feel for overlooked Scott Robertson
Ian Foster and Scott Robertson each had one main selling point in their race to become the new All Blacks coach.
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2019, 18:02
A two-year contract for Ian Foster keeps the door ajar for Warren Gatland
New All Blacks coach Ian Foster has been signed on for a two-year contract. Some fans have speculated that this could pave the way…
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2019, 17:15
Fans clamouring for more change at struggling Leicester
Reports emerged on Tuesday that Tigers have parted company with assistant coach Mark Bakewell, but supporters feel much more needs…
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2019, 13:23
Controversial try off the kicking tee in France only eventually disallowed after review
There was brief consternation in a ProD2 match last weekend when a score in the corner created from a kick off the kicking tee was…
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2019, 11:37
15 for 10: Toulon - an all-decade XV
The RugbyPass series crosses the Channel for a look at a French club that came from nowhere to dominate the European landscape in …
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2019, 5:29
Here's proof that last Sunday wasn't the first time Cipriani pulled off that bizarre kick
Gloucester beat Connacht in last weekend's Champions Cup round three, but the main talking point has been whether or not their mav…
Josh Raisey
10 Dec 2019, 11:04
Watch: Painful footage of Lood de Jager injury is released
The 26-year-old Springbok left the pitch clutching his left shoulder after 21 minutes of the Rugby World Cup final against England…
Josh Raisey
09 Dec 2019, 11:49
England's 'Unluckiest XV' of the last decade
This has been a mixed decade for the England rugby team, filled with some great highs and all-time nadirs.
Josh Raisey
09 Dec 2019, 10:39
The jaw-dropping Crusaders stat that favours Robertson's All Black ambitions
As New Zealand grows ever closer to finding out who will be the next All Blacks coach, broadcaster Scotty Stevenson revealed a sta…
Josh Raisey
09 Dec 2019, 9:14
Munster fans still wary of depleted Saracens
Prioritising Premiership survival following a 35-point salary cap deduction, the London club are fielding a much-changed XV in Lim…
Josh Raisey
07 Dec 2019, 3:47
Nakarawa's sacking has fans of other European clubs pleading for him to join them
With the ball-playing Fijian now kicked out at Racing, fans of other clubs around Europe are salivating at the prospect that he is…
Josh Raisey
06 Dec 2019, 9:35
Desperate Ospreys fans fear quick fix
The news that former Grand Slam-winning coach Mike Ruddock has joined the struggling Ospreys on a short-term basis has been welcom…
Josh Raisey
05 Dec 2019, 12:16
The 'loss that continues to haunt NZ Rugby'
The life of an All Blacks winger is alarmingly short and Bristol Bears’ Charles Piutau can attest to that.
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2019, 12:58
The tried and tested Bok trick that lies in wait for 2021 Lions
The schedule for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in 2021 has been announced, and it involves eight matches in fiv…
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2019, 11:12
British and Irish League debate is dismissed as a deflection tactic
It was in Wales last Friday when it was claimed by the Ospreys hierarchy that a British and Irish League would be formed in 2022. …
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2019, 5:28
Swoop for another Fijian winger sees NRL journalist hit out at Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia have a penchant for signing Pacific Island players and their latest raid - this time from rival code NRL - has dra…
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2019, 13:25
