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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. 

Brits' farewell message after 'craziest month' of his life

The veteran Springboks' story these past 18 months has warmed the hearts of rugby fans the world over, from retirement to World Cu…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2019, 8:13

Ex-Leicester teammates call for stay of execution for Murphy

Leicester Tigers’ heavy derby defeat to Northampton Saints on Saturday has meant that the pressure is mounting on head coach Geo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Dec 2019, 12:05

Teammate and former England player backs Thacker to wear the rose

After playing a key part in Bristol Bears’ pulsating 27-27 draw with London Irish on Sunday, Harry Thacker’s credentials for a…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Dec 2019, 8:54

Bundee Aki: 'I never' questioned allegiance

Ireland international Bundee Aki has laid to rest weeks of speculation that he may be moving abroad by signing a three-year deal w…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Nov 2019, 8:10

Some England fans are questioning O'Shea over his record with Italy

There was a lot of love going around on Friday morning when the Irishman was announced as the RFU's new performance director, but …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Nov 2019, 12:44

Pocock scoops a very non-rugby award

The Wallaby back row's Test career was the envy of many but he just picked up a prestigious award in Australia for very different …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Nov 2019, 7:15

Eben Etzebeth checks in for work at Toulon

With their World Cup celebrations now over, Eben Etzebeth is the latest European-based Springbok to check-in for the winter club d…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Nov 2019, 12:29

Launchbury compared to legends Dallaglio and Shaw after agreeing new deal

With Wasps struggling to compete for trophies, their skipper must have been tempted to jump ship and play his club rugby elsewhere…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Nov 2019, 11:47

Uproar after Bourgarit's eye-gouging gets ban just two weeks worse than Addison's badly-timed tackle

European rugby disciplinary hearings handed out punishments on Wednesday after last weekend's round two action that have left fans…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Nov 2019, 8:07

Ospreys boss: Rugby's most unwanted job?

After winning just one of their opening eight games of the season, the Ospreys have parted ways with head coach Allen Clarke.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2019, 13:07

'My oh my' - How the rugby world reacted to Radradra to Bristol

Bristol Bears announced one of the biggest signings in recent years on Wednesday, as Fiji and Bordeaux star Semi Radradra is set t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2019, 9:33

Radradra's mouthwatering potential partnership with All Blacks star

Bristol Bears shocked the rugby world on Wednesday by announcing the signing of one of the most in-demand players on the planet, F…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2019, 6:27

Why England haemorrhaging coaches won't faze Jones

England’s confirmation that attacking coach Scott Wisemantel will move on from his position may not come as a surprise to many.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2019, 4:47

Fans' message to Premiership Rugby: Audit all the clubs now, not just Saracens

Rival clubs are still suspicious of Saracens despite their salary cap punishment, but fans belives any mid-seaosn audit should cov…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2019, 12:54

Halaholo hits back at his Welsh critics after ACL injury

It has been a difficult week for the Cardiff Blues midfielder after his criticised Welsh squad call-up was followed by his likely …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2019, 11:13

World Cup fatigue? Nobody told these England players

A Rugby World Cup is not simply six weeks of rugby, it is the end of months of preparation for the players, which can take a while…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Nov 2019, 11:04

The ridiculous Jack Willis turnover rate stat

Prior to their Challenge Cup contest with Agen at the Ricoh Arena over the weekend, Wasps shared an impressive stat about flanker …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Nov 2019, 10:49

Has Jonny May's latest omission by Leicester revealed the extent of his RWC injury?

Tigers have made use of all but one of their England World Cup contingent since their return from Japan.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Nov 2019, 10:06

Dyantyi sends message as doping hearing looms

It has been months since samples provided by the up-and-coming South African talent produced positive results, but he has revealed…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Nov 2019, 8:04

There has been a whole lot of Twitter love for Toby Booth joining Harlequins

The former London Irish boss stepped away from Bath last summer but he hasn't been out of the Premiership for long after getting a…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Nov 2019, 4:34
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