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Josh Raisey
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
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5 days ago United Rugby Championship
The top five signings ahead of the new URC season
6 days ago Gallagher Premiership
The top five signings ahead of the new Gallagher PREM season
7 days ago Australia
Damning image of Lion emerges after series win with major backlash onl
8 days ago Australia
British & Irish Lions player ratings vs Wallabies | 3rd Test 2025
Red Roses name team for first World Cup warm-up with one starting debut
Abi Burton will make her first start for the Red Roses on Saturday when they take on Spain at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the f…
Josh Raisey
31 Jul 2025, 17:30
Tuipulotu empire grows in Scotland as Ottavio seals URC move
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu will be joined at Glasgow Warriors next season by his younger brother Ottavio, who has signed a t…
Josh Raisey
30 Jul 2025, 23:16
Newcastle continue to unveil new deals after heavy summer of exits
Connor Doherty has signed a new one-year deal at Newcastle Falcons, a year after arriving at Kingston Park from Sale Sharks.
Josh Raisey
30 Jul 2025, 22:33
'The biggest loser this summer has been Marcus Smith': RWC winners on England 10 battle
England's fly-half landscape has changed dramatically over the course of the last 12 months.
Josh Raisey
30 Jul 2025, 18:50
The Gregan verdict on Itoje's behaviour, comparing him to Bok great
British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje may not have won over many Australia fans with the way that he conducted himself with ref…
Josh Raisey
29 Jul 2025, 23:44
George Gregan likens 'next superstar' Henry Pollock to all-time great
Former Australia captain George Gregan has compared British & Irish Lions flanker Henry Pollock to his long-time team-mate and all…
Josh Raisey
29 Jul 2025, 22:14
'You whinge and bitch about us... stop your arrogance': Matt Williams
Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has provided an impassioned response to the "disrespect" that has been shown to Australia over…
Josh Raisey
29 Jul 2025, 18:09
The feat Owen Farrell achieved with Lions series that no man has in pro era
Owen Farrell collected his seventh British & Irish Lions cap when he came on for the final 20 minutes of the second Australia Test…
Josh Raisey
28 Jul 2025, 17:46
What Jac Morgan said moments after clear-out will only anger Wallabies fans
British & Irish Lions flanker Jac Morgan has admitted that he was a "little bit nervous" when his clear-out on Australia's Carlo T…
Josh Raisey
28 Jul 2025, 1:07
England star singled out online for winning Lions series
The British & Irish Lions secured a series win over Australia at the MCG on Saturday with a late try from Hugo Keenan to deliver a…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul 2025, 20:36
What World Rugby say about Dan Sheehan's controversial Lions try
Within seconds of scoring the British & Irish Lions' opening try in the second Test against Australia at the MCG, fans were questi…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul 2025, 18:47
Owen Farrell hailed 'the best player I've played with' by 2013 series winner
Owen Farrell has been hailed as “the best player I think I’ve played with” by 2013 and 2017 British & Irish Lions tourist Jo…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul 2025, 16:51
Lions call up World Rugby U20 Championship star to cap huge week
Haashim Pead has finished a whirlwind week by being named in the Lions' squad for the upcoming Currie Cup campaign.
Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2025, 23:59
Former Lion offers theory why Chessum call-up led to Genge benching
Former British & Irish Lions, and England tighthead Dan Cole has suggested Joe McCarthy's injury has had a wider impact on Andy Fa…
Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2025, 21:59
Latest Rassie Erasmus innovation works its way into amateur game
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus got very creative in the Springboks' second Test victory over Italy, with his latest brainc…
Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2025, 18:50
'A series against the French would be one for the ages': Ex-Lions call for change
Former British & Irish Lions series winner Lawrence Dallaglio has backed the idea of touring France in the future, with his former…
Josh Raisey
23 Jul 2025, 20:03
Erasmus invites 3 U20 stars into Bok squad as multiple RWC winners miss out
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has invited three U20 stars to train with his newly-named 37-man Springboks squad ahead of …
Josh Raisey
23 Jul 2025, 16:55
Opinion
Report card: Rating all 35 England players from the 2025 July Tests
July was a good month for England – three wins, debuts handed out and a crucial rise to fifth in the world rankings with the Wor…
Josh Raisey
23 Jul 2025, 0:11
Opinion
Why Steve Borthwick is the real winner from the Lions' latest victory
England currently have three fly-halves on the British & Irish Lions tour – Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell – and, mu…
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2025, 21:09
John Barclay makes concerning Owen Farrell observation despite Test spot calls
Heading into the British & Irish Lions' clash with the First Nations & Pasifika XV, captain Owen Farrell was probably the player i…
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2025, 20:53