The position that Frans Steyn should play - according to Twitter at least
After fielding what many regarded as a ‘B’ team last week against the Wallabies, Rassie Erasmus has named a much stronger XV t…
Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2019, 12:13
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
'Humbled' Samoan players left to rely on public donations to attend Rugby World Cup
Samoa captain Chris Vui and teammate Jack Lam have thanked the Samoan public for donating and raising funds so that the players ca…
Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2019, 10:28
Gatland: 'We've been looking back on some of the figures and numbers from 2015. We're ahead'
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has given some very positive signs to all Welsh fans on social media, as he compared his team’s …
Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2019, 5:33
English fans have their say on possible new British League
The idea that Wales' regions could play in a new league with England's Premiership clubs went down well with Welsh fans, but Engli…
Josh Raisey
23 Jul 2019, 13:59
Joe Tekori's World Cup revelation on Instagram will hit Samoa hard
Due to face heavyweights Ireland and Scotland in Japan at the World Cup, Samoa hoped to have all their stars involved but that hop…
Josh Raisey
23 Jul 2019, 8:58
Siya Kolisi's stint as Springbok waterboy has generated a shower of praise on social media
Siya Kolisi won't play any part in the 2019 Rugby Championship, but the South African captain's selflessness in acting as his team…
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2019, 13:17
England fans demand answers following Danny Cipriani's latest snub by Eddie Jones
Danny Cipriani's recall to the England squad was hailed following his excellent form with Gloucester but he hasn't lasted long in …
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2019, 11:22
Welsh fans give possible new British League their seal of approval
There has been apathy for years surrounding regional rugby in Wales, but that could change judging by the social media reaction to…
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2019, 8:44
Matt Giteau has given his seal of approval to one Wallaby in the post-Folau era
Replacing the attacking threat no longer available following Isreal Folau's contract termination is a tall challenge for the Walla…
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2019, 7:26
Ex-Lions No8 leads mixed reaction on social media to Bastareaud's positional change
The revelation that midfielder Mathieu Bastaread is to experiment with the No8 role during his loan switch to Lyon has caused quit…
Josh Raisey
19 Jul 2019, 13:43
London Irish-bound Sean O'Brien shares post-op update
There were fears Sean O'Brien's latest injury would mark the end of his rugby career, but he claims he is on the road to recovery …
Josh Raisey
19 Jul 2019, 13:14
Lack of pace out wide the only concern for Wallabies fans
Many Australia fans believe Michael Cheika is on track for a Rugby Championship win on Saturday despite concerns over Reece Hodge …
Josh Raisey
18 Jul 2019, 12:55
Springboks fans sound confident about their 'B' team
Rassie Erasmus' team selection to face Australia on Saturday has sparked debate on social media and Springboks fans still believe …
Josh Raisey
18 Jul 2019, 10:55
Ulster fans curse their bad luck after new signing's injury
Ulster fans were looking forward to seeing how powerhouse Gareth Milasinovich would fare in their front row, but the new signing n…
Josh Raisey
17 Jul 2019, 14:05
Dan Leo smashes head long into transgender athlete debate on Twitter
One of sport’s most hotly debated topics currently is transgender athletes competing in women’s sport. This subject was brou…
Josh Raisey
17 Jul 2019, 12:43
One World Cup team boss brands new scrum law change an 'impracticable, box-ticking exercise'
World Rugby's confirmation of a scrum law change that is operational immediately has been generally well-received, but one 2019 Wo…
Josh Raisey
17 Jul 2019, 7:04
Wallabies fans cannot agree on James O'Connor's best position
Now officially back in the Australian mix, the next step in the James O'Connor saga has been a social media debate as to what his …
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2019, 12:22
A potential Toulon XV for 2019/20
Toulon endured a miserable season past for a team of their pedigree. They finished 9th in the Top 14 and performed pitifully in th…
Josh Raisey
15 Jul 2019, 9:45
England Rugby team's reaction to Cricket World Cup triumph caught on camera
After England cricket lifted the World Cup for the first time yesterday after a dramatic win over New Zealand, England rugby have …
Josh Raisey
15 Jul 2019, 6:13
Bernard Foley proves to be divisive figure right to the end
The New South Wales Waratahs confirmed today that fly-half Bernard Foley will not be returning to the team, or Super Rugby, next s…
Josh Raisey
13 Jul 2019, 4:58
