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Joe Harvey

Since beginning work as a freelance sports journalist in 2018, Joe has contributed to numerous publications across the world. With a passion for men’s and women’s rugby, he has extensive knowledge of the sport’s development in North America and of Major League Rugby. He contributes to RugbyPass alongside other freelance commitments.

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Red Roses make nine changes for huge Canada WXV clash

John Mitchell has made a whopping nine changes to his Red Roses team ahead of their clash with Canada this weekend in Exeter.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
17 Sep 2026, 5:30

Scotland shuffle starting XV ahead of Black Ferns visit

Scotland interim head coach Dave butcher has made four changes to his starting XV to face the Black Ferns this weekend in Edinburg…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
17 Sep 2026, 4:44

Whitney Hansen shakes up Black Ferns side for Scotland clash

Whitney Hansen has made seven changes to the Black Ferns starting XV that beat France 28-14 last weekend.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Sep 2026, 11:05

Harry Potter actor makes surprise move to become part-owner of rugby team

Harry Potter actor Oliver Phelps has been named as part-owner of Ultimate Sevens team, Atlantic Novas.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Sep 2026, 10:27

Wales make huge selection call for WXV opener against South Africa

Wales head coach Sean Lynn has made a huge selection call for his team's WXV Global Series opener against the Springbok Women.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Sep 2026, 4:11

What happens when the average person takes on a Red Roses preseason test?

As soon as I crossed the finish line, the only thing I wanted to do was lay on the ground. My lungs burned. It was impossible to e…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Sep 2026, 0:40

Wales hit by latest injury setback ahead of WXV opener

Kayleigh Powell has been ruled out of Wales' WXV Global Series campaign in the latest injury blow for Sean Lynn's side.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Sep 2026, 6:49

France call up two uncapped players ahead of Wallaroos clash

France head coach François Ratier has included two new uncapped players in his WXV Global Series squad.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Sep 2026, 3:19

Canada dealt blow as star wing ruled out of European WXV tour

Canada have confirmed that Alysha Corrigan will miss the European leg of the team's WXV Global Series campaign with injury.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Sep 2026, 2:45

Netherlands soar two places in World Rugby rankings after massive win

The Netherlands' huge WXV Global Series Challenger win against Samoa has seen the Oranje leap two places up the World Rugby ranki…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 9:12

Springbok Women ready to play the world's 'best' at WXV

The Springbok Women are relishing the opportunity to take on the world's best in the WXV Global Series.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 8:46
Opinion

WXV Global Series 2026: Week 1 talking points

WXV Global Series 2026 started at the weekend with a trio of fixtures.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 8:23

Japan include 16 World Cup veterans for European leg of WXV

Sakura Fifteen head coach Toshizumi Kitagawa has announced his 30-player squad for the WXV Global Series.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 4:41

Red Roses put Allianz Stadium date in the diary for 2027

England Rugby have confirmed that the Red Roses' 2027 Guinness Women's Six Nations finale against France will take place at Allian…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 3:05

Black Ferns call in potential debutant as Ruahei Demant cover

Ahead of their WXV Global Series fixture against Scotland, Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has called up uncapped first-five…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 2:28

Wales hopeful Megan Davey: 'The mindset is always that we're going to win'

Megan Davey wants to make the most of her Wales opportunity after a late call-up to Sean Lynn's WXV Global Series squad.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 0:30

'We can actually give it': The confidence Australia have taken from England loss

Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu stated that her team were "super-stoked" at full-time of their 48-15 loss to England in Salford.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Sep 2026, 3:32

François Ratier's blunt two-word verdict after France's loss to the Black Ferns

François Ratier had a two-word response after his France team lost 28-14 to New Zealand's Black Ferns in their WXV Global Series …

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Sep 2026, 2:53

Red Roses promise more after Wallaroos expose 'teething issues'

2020 was the last time England's Red Roses trailed a game at half-time. A stat that feels like it was plucked from a video game ca…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Sep 2026, 13:19
Opinion

Black Ferns player ratings v France | WXV Global Series 2026

It was not quite the razzle dazzle of their Pacific Four Series title success. Or that of their wins against the Wallaroos or Spri…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Sep 2026, 11:02
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