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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.

453 Articles

'It's a huge honour': Red Roses confirm captain for 2026

Megan Jones has been appointed England Red Roses captain for 2026.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
19 Mar 2026, 11:45
Interview

Catha Jacobs: 'I decided that, for now, I want to get stuck in'

Catha Jacobs’ return to the Springbok Women’s Sevens programme was about as unexpected as they come.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
19 Mar 2026, 6:39

Kenya SVNS 2 squads locked in for Montevideo and São Paulo

Kenya Men's and Women's Sevens squads are locked in for HSBC SVNS 2 stops in Uruguay and São Paulo this March.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 8:36

'Right now we are two points off': Belgium maintain top four ambition

Belgium Men's Sevens have reaffirmed their ambition to finish in the top four of HSBC SVNS 2 after Montevideo and São Paulo tourn…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 7:56

Ribera makes four changes to Las Leonas' SVNS 2 squad

Spain Women's Sevens coach María Ribera has made four changes to her Las Leonas squad travelling to Montevideo and São Paulo for…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 7:06

Argentina great Juan Imhoff lands unexpected international head coaching gig

Former Los Pumas wing Juan Imhoff has landed his first international coaching job following his retirement from professional rugby…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 5:47

As Yaras chasing change of fortune in Montevideo

As Yaras will be hoping for a change of fortunes when HSBC SVNS 2 lands in South America for its conclusion.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 4:07

Las Yaguaretés boss Garcia: 'We haven't achieved our goal yet'

Las Yaguaretés boss Nahuel García has his sights set on a strong finish to the team's HSBC SVNS 2 campaign in Uruguay and Brazil…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 3:35

'We haven't achieved anything': Wolfpack boss Feijoo keeps cool ahead of Montevideo

Germany Men's Sevens head coach Pablo Feijoo has not been swept up in the Wolfpack's HSBC SVNS 2 tournament win in Nairobi.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 3:06

Two debutants named in Eagles' squads for SVNS 2's South America finale

USA Men's Eagles Sevens head coach Zack Test has maintained that his team will continue to focus on themselves at HSBC SVNS 2 even…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 2:22

'We’re confident we can perform well': Canada aim to make strides in SVNS 2

Canada Men's Sevens have named their 13-player squad for the decisive block in the HSBC SVNS 2 campaign.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 1:52

Snyman praises 'special' Blitzboks performance in New York

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 10:36

Steve Salvin: 'We never really let the foot off the gas'

Steve Salvin praised his Exeter Chiefs squad after their dominant 47-14 win over Trailfinders Women at Sandy Park.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 9:53

Bydwell's Eagles 'where they're supposed to be' in Olympic journey

Emilie Bydwell was delighted with her team's efforts after the USA Women's Eagles Sevens secured third-place on the HSBC SVNS Seri…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 9:15
Opinion

PWR Round 14 talking points: Gloucester Hartpury win ugly in North London

Sunday lunchtime saw Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury beat Saracens 22-17 in what was billed as the clash…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 8:04

'There’s still more to come': Lightning's Westcombe Evans

Loughborough Lightning wing Bo Westcombe Evans has told people to expect more from her after a Round 14 hat-trick against Harlequi…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 4:06

Daisies go five for five with big WSL 1 win

Things are really starting to take shape in the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1 after the fifth round of the season.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 2:18

Blitzboks and Black Ferns win thrilling finals to claim Series crowns

The Blitzboks and Black Ferns both claimed 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series titles with dramatic tournament wins at HSBC SVNS New York.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 1:40
Interview

The rise of Kaylen Thomas: Meet the Eagles' newest sevens star

It finally feels like Kaylen Thomas is at home on the HSBC SVNS Series.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 16:11

All to play for as HSBC SVNS arrives in New York

Even amid the rain and snow of New York, spirits could not be dampened at the captains photo ahead of this weekend's HSBC SVNS Ser…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 11:00