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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. 

Liam Williams savages fan on Twitter after being accused of 'arrogance'

Wales and Saracens fullback Liam Williams isn’t going to lie down and let anyone accuse him of arrogance, as he has put a fan in…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
31 Oct 2019, 11:57

Forget Jones and Erasmus, Jamie Joseph is fans' favourite to be coach of the year

Five coaches are shortlisted for World Rugby's coach of the year award and while Saturday's World Cup-winning coach will likely ge…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
31 Oct 2019, 8:46

People are concerned for Leigh Halfpenny after latest concussion

Thomas Francis, Aaron Wainwright, George North and Leigh Halfpenny are fresh injuries to go alongside the myriad casualties that t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 16:44

The solid reason why TJ Perenara might not win 'Try of the Year'

TJ Perenara’s try against Namibia looks like the clear favourite, and the majority of fans on social media seem to agree.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 15:57

Nigel Owens' classy response to Garces being named RWC final ref

The verdict is clearly that Nigel Owens was more deserving of taking charge of his second final, having supervised the 2015 showca…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 10:49

Leicester Tigers fans already fearing the worst two games into season

English and European giants Leicester Tigers endured their annus horribilis last season, finishing eleventh in the Gallagher Premi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 9:48

All Blacks fans wondering if XV versus Wales would have beaten England

With Ryan Crotty and a number of other seasoned internationals recalled to the New Zeland XV to face Wales, some ABs fans believe …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 8:39

A 'Watson To World Cup' campaign has now launched after the Curry success

Following social media's success convincing Sale to allow Ben Curry to watch twin Tom play in the World Cup final, a campaign has …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Oct 2019, 11:12

Ben Curry responds after social media campaign gets him to Japan to watch England twin Tom

The power of social media has been evident in recent days as support for Ben Curry has convinced Sale to allow him to skip a leagu…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Oct 2019, 6:59

'We hate the English, but...' - old enemy of England can't help but be impressed

After England’s historic victory over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday, former France international Fre…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2019, 16:33

Springboks must improve tactics or they'll lose to England

South Africa booked their place in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final against England with an attritional win over Wales on Sunday, bu…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2019, 13:27

Wales fans still buoyant despite their injury worries ahead of semi-final

Wales have not had much luck with injuries at this World Cup, but they have an ability to roll with the setbacks and still produce…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Oct 2019, 9:18

The quiet return of Mark Wilson is long overdue according to England fans

Eddie Jones has tweaked the team that overcame Australia last weekend ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against the Al…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Oct 2019, 12:35

Stuart Hogg set for Exeter debut and he'll have another British and Irish Lion alongside

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has had the luxury of being able to call upon two British and Irish Lions for the match agains…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Oct 2019, 10:56

Remarkable stat suggests Elliot Daly is Eddie's real golden boy at the back

There are still calls from fans for Eddie Jones to move Elliot Daly from fullback and switch him with Anthony Watson on the wing.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2019, 11:31

As Quade Cooper spat vitriol, his ex-teammate jumped to Cheika's defence

In the aftermath of Australia’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss to England on Saturday, it has not been pleasant for departin…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2019, 7:47

Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira sends apology

Springboks prop Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira has apologised to his opposing loosehead Keita Inagaki after his first half yello…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2019, 7:38

World Rugby accused of political correctness gone mad for punishing Peyper

Referee Jaco Peyper landed himself in trouble with World Rugby for a playful gesture in a picture taken with some Wales fans follo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2019, 9:04

Pocock takes to Instagram to issue farewell message to Test rugby

David Pocock had signalled his intention to retire from Test rugby at the end of the World Cup and he has now taken to social medi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2019, 7:22

Welsh fans relieved the dangerous Raka has missed French quarter-final selection

Since becoming eligible for France, Fijian Alivereti Raka has demonstrated a nose for a try which is why some Wales fans are celeb…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2019, 10:12
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