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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. 

Springboks fans revel in revenge win over Japan

South Africa have been living with the shame of losing to Japan at the 2015 World Cup but they have finally exorcised that ghost b…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Sep 2019, 10:08

Does Wales' back row have a size problem heading to the World Cup?

Warren Gatland places a huge amount on fitness, but his back row will likely have to be the most energetic unit at the World Cup d…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Sep 2019, 5:10

Paddy Jackson could make London Irish debut in Ireland next week

Former Ireland international Paddy Jackson could be playing his first game on Irish shores in over two years if he is named in the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Sep 2019, 11:14

The prop stat that Ireland fans are lapping up

Joe Schmidt and Ireland fans had a lot of positives to take from their victory over Wales at the weekend, particularly a week afte…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
05 Sep 2019, 3:06

England fans exasperated by Vunipola's status as the only player to start all four warm-up games

No England player has been busier than Billy Vunipola during the warm-up schedule for the World Cup, but fans are concerned that h…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Sep 2019, 11:32

Matt Kvesic's 11th-hour bench call-up has confused England fans

Eddie Jones is taking no chances with his official 31-strong squad, calling up three players - including Matt Kvesic - from outsid…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Sep 2019, 7:17

Damian Willemse signing a win for all concerned

After Saracens secured the signing of Damian Willemse yesterday as a medical joker, the deal has been seen as one that benefits ev…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Sep 2019, 1:30

Exclusion of Hutchinson and co is evidence of genuine Scottish strength in depth

Gregor Townsend's decision to omit a number of popular players from his World Cup squad is viewed by Scotland fans as evidence of …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Sep 2019, 14:30

Christian Wade's fledgling American football career given fresh hope after weekend blow

Christian Wade's NFL dream appeared to have died at the weekend when he failed to make the Bills' 53-man roster, but the ex-Englan…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Sep 2019, 14:02

Liam Squire praised by fans for making 'brave call'

One of the most high profile absences from Steve Hansen’s All Blacks squad this week was Liam Squire’s, after rumours had emer…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
31 Aug 2019, 18:44

Dyantyi's positive B sample result is dividing opinion

Springbok rugby has found itself mired in two big controversies this week and the situation concerning Aphiwe Dyantyi and his fail…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Aug 2019, 10:41

World rankings ridiculed again as struggling Ireland handed opportunity to take No1 this weekend

World Rugby's rankings system has long been the butt of many jokes and the comedy is continuing as Ireland, fresh from record defe…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
30 Aug 2019, 4:14

Welsh supporters respond to Agustin Pichot's world rankings comments

Welsh fans haven't been slow in tackling Agustin Pichot's claim that it is ridiculous how Wales climbed to No1 in the world rankin…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Aug 2019, 12:17

England fans question whether Vunipola was rushed back too soon

The sight of Mako Vunipola coming off injured against Ireland is something some England fans are querying, suggesting his comeback…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Aug 2019, 8:38

All Blacks fans get frank and question why Ngani Laumape has been excluded

Owen Franks was the headline omission from Steve Hansen's squad but Ngani Laumape is the player who is receiving most sympathy for…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Aug 2019, 7:36

Rob Kearney's late hit on Tom Curry still has fans bemused that it went unpunished

World Rugby is determined to make rugby safer, but some tackles that have passed in recent weeks without punishment have left fans…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 Aug 2019, 4:57

Scotland fans astonished Richie Gray has been overlooked after Sam Skinner's injury

Scotland supporters had assumed the Top 14-winning Richie Gray would be the next man up in the event of an injury at lock, but he …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2019, 12:43

Skelton's contract extension highlights how Saracens are still the team to beat

Speculation that Will Skelton was an Australian World Cup squad target didn't amount to anything other than his club Saracens offe…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2019, 11:18

David Pocock shares medical tests footage as he recovers from injury

David Pocock's injury strife has been a constant companion throughout his stellar rugby career, but he now has every incentive to …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Aug 2019, 12:09

Scottish fans revel in Jim Mallinder's switch from old enemy England

Jim Mallinder's decision to jettison the RFU for Scott Johnson's performance director role at the SRU has left Scotland fans delig…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Aug 2019, 7:56
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