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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. 

Wallabies fans have their say on James O'Connor's potential return

After the news emerged recently that exiled Australian utility back James O’Connor could make a return before the World Cup this…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2019, 22:14

'A no brainer' - decision to leave Serfontein out of Springboks squad questioned

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has taken his first step towards building a squad for the World Cup later this year by nami…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2019, 7:46

Former Leinster teammate full of praise for new Wallabies coach

After Australia announced that Shaun Berne has been appointed as their new attack coach, a former Leinster teammate of his, Luke F…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2019, 0:22

Wales start the running in their bid to be fittest team at RWC in Japan

Wales' preparations for the World Cup in Japan are underway and they have been busy on social media sharing a glimpse of how they …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jun 2019, 9:53

Calls for 'beyond world class' Mo'unga to start at 10 for All Blacks

One of the most interesting subplots to this Super Rugby season has been the form of prospective fly-half challengers for the All …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Jun 2019, 7:23

Israel Folau has launched a fundraising campaign

Israel Folau's legal battle against Rugby Australia hasn't come cheap and the former Wallaby player is now looking for charitable …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Jun 2019, 12:14

Training squad exclusion of Robshaw and Care leave England fans puzzled

Eddie Jones' initial 29-strong squad to commence training next week for England's World Cup hasn't been universally popular due to…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Jun 2019, 10:45

Ospreys fans react to their inclusion in the Champions Cup pool of death

Ospreys were thrilled to pip arch Welsh rivals Scarlets to Champions Cup qualification, but their dubious reward is facing Saracen…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Jun 2019, 4:16

Glasgow supporters react to the return of Stuart Hogg

Stuart Hogg has only recently moved into his new surroundings in Exeter, but the Champions Cup draw has given him a quick return t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Jun 2019, 14:18

Brumbies fans pay tribute to 'Warrior of a man' Leali'ifano

After it was announced that Brumbies captain Christian Leali’ifano would be leaving Australia for Japan at the end of the year, …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2019, 22:39

'Disgusting' - furious backlash over potential World Cup absences

After it has been alleged that Samoan and Tongan players have been pressured into missing the World Cup this year in order to rema…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2019, 11:18

Former Springboks coach makes startling admission about Super Rugby

Former Springboks assistant coach and current United States head coach Gary Gold has made a startling comparison between Super Rug…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2019, 7:25

Cooper thanks Rebels for restoring 'a lot of love I lost for the game'

Quade Cooper's career appeared at a crossroads when axed by the Reds, but he found a home at the Rebels and he has praised them fo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2019, 12:59

Leinster legend backs Munster's latest coaching staff recruit

Munster's attack has been dismissed as blunt in recent seasons, but one Leinster legend believes they have recruited shrewdly by b…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2019, 11:55

Will Genia hints his Super Rugby career is over

Will Genia's Rebels didn't have the best of Fridays in action against the Chiefs and the defeat was followed by a social media mes…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2019, 10:41

England fans label John Mitchell's contract extension a risk

The RFU confirmed on Thursday that John Mitchell will continue to assist England until at least 2021, a development that has left …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2019, 4:27

Bastareaud is proving quite the hit in New York

Eyebrows were raised when it was revealed Mathieu Bastareaud will temporarily switch to New York after the World Cup, but he was o…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Jun 2019, 14:01

Some fans not convinced by Gatland's 'I won't coach England' vow

Wales boss Warren Gatland used his Lions unveiling to rule out ever coaching rivals England, but some fans are not convinced he wi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Jun 2019, 15:12

Kiwi fans are worried that Retallick's deal will set a worrying trend

There is nothing new in an All Black international deciding to move overseas, but the way the NZR has framed the Brodie Retallick …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Jun 2019, 12:52

Former Lion raises question about Gatland's repeat appointment

Warren Gatland's 2013 and 2017 success made him favourite to also lead the 2021 Lions, but his appointment has been criticised by …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Jun 2019, 8:27
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