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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. 

Clear winner in fans' choice for the unluckiest All Black squad member

Based on the team that defeated the Springboks in the opening match of their Rugby World Cup campaign, there are not too many surp…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2019, 14:23

Experienced Ireland XV generates mixed reaction

Joe Schmidt has chosen a dozen starters from last November's Dublin win over the All Blacks to start in Saturday's rematch in Toky…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2019, 11:34

England fans have their say on the benching of Ford

Despite playing a pivotal role during the World Cup pool stage, George Ford had relinquished the England No10 shirt for the quarte…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2019, 8:41

Lote Tuqiri highlights what he reckons is the key to beating England

Ahead of Australia’s quarter-final contest with England this Saturday, former Wallabies winger Lote Tuqiri has stressed that Mic…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2019, 13:38

It's seemingly Scotland versus the rest in their battle against World Rugby

The row between World Rugby and the Scottish Rugby Union over the last Sunday's Japan-Scotland pool match has caused a social medi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2019, 9:23

Champions League winners the latest visitors as Harlequins continue to learn from football in pursuit of success

Harlequins boss Paul Gustard has no limitations bringing in outside expertise and his latest ruse ahead of the Premiership start w…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2019, 12:02

Fans divided as to where Japan's future best lies

Having beaten Ireland and Scotland to top Pool A at the World Cup, a debate has ignited on whether Japan should join Six Nations o…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2019, 11:29

Owens' appointment has Irish fans - and one former player - nervous about facing the All Blacks

Ireland fans are worried about next Saturday's quarter-final versus New Zealand as Nigel Owens left them frustrated when he previo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2019, 6:54

Ireland fans aren't happy with Bundee Aki ban

Following his red card against Samoa on Saturday, Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been banned for three weeks, bringing an end to hi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2019, 4:59

USA captain sends heartfelt message after winless Rugby World Cup

USA captain Blaine Scully has said that it was “an honor to serve” his team at the Rugby World Cup this year.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Oct 2019, 12:08

Scotland fans lament the coach that got away

After Scotland crashed out of the Rugby World Cup in the pool stages for only the second time on Sunday, there has been a fierce r…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Oct 2019, 11:29

Will Genia's Instagram message highlights how near the finish is for his stellar Test career

The long-serving Australian scrum-half has taken to social media to acknowledge that the end of his excellent international career…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Oct 2019, 5:41

The Pacific Islands 'Lost XV' - Rugby World Cup edition

For years the Pacific Islands have provided the world with some of the best rugby players, but a problem that the nations have fac…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Oct 2019, 3:31

Fans delighted the legendary Gorgodze gets to retire at RWC on his terms

Unlike Italy's Sergio Parisse whose farewell was ruined by match cancellation at the World Cup, Georgia’s Mamuka Gorgodze took h…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Oct 2019, 13:31

Scotland fans fire back at Eddie Jones over his 'no sympathy' jibe

Eddie Jones has ruffled Scottish feathers with his jibe about their qualification situation and how their hopes could be scuppered…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Oct 2019, 7:24

Burger poses question ahead of 2021 Lions tour

Former Namibia captain Jacques Burger has made a suggestion that the British and Irish Lions face Namibia in the upcoming tour of …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Oct 2019, 11:54

Fans gutted that Sergio Parisse is bowing out off the field - not on it - due to Hagibis

Saturday's fixture versus New Zealand was expected to be Sergio Parisse's Test level swansong, but the cancellation of the match i…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Oct 2019, 7:45

Leo: 'Fiji have outgrown the Pacific Nations Cup'

Former Samoa international and director of the Pacific Rugby Players Welfare Dan Leo has said that Fiji must play in either the Ru…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2019, 14:30

The English Toulon? Sale Sharks player depth encapsulated in remarkable Tweet

With one week to go until the Gallagher Premiership rugby season starts, Sale Sharks are the team that are showing the most promis…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2019, 13:20

England prospect Johnny Williams reveals cancer diagnosis on Instagram

Newcastle Falcons centre Johnny Williams has revealed on Instagram that he has recently finished chemotherapy having been diagnose…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2019, 9:55
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