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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.

Interview

'That was the intention after Paris': Canada's Daniels eyes Test rugby honours

Last weekend in Vancouver, Chloe Daniels played her first sevens game for Canada since the 2024 Olympic Games gold medal match at …

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 10:29

Bydwell and Kirshe set main objective for home SVNS tournament

Emilie Bydwell and Kristi Kirshe shared a quick glance at one another when asked what constitutes success for the USA Women’s Ea…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 8:18

'I just don’t think it was consistent enough': Great Britain confirm squads for SVNS New York

Both of Great Britain Sevens' Men's and Women's teams have made no changes to their squads ahead of HSBC SVNS New York.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 4:16

'We didn’t play to our standard': Kolinisau expects improvement in New York

Fiji Men's Sevens boss Osea Kolinisau could not contain his disappointment at his team's third-place finish last week in Vancouver…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 3:37

David Brits: 'We want to go back-to-back'

David Brits does not mind putting in the hard yards for the Springbok Men's Sevens. 

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 2:48

Jacobs to make Springbok Sevens return at SVNS 2 stops in South America

Catha Jacobs is set to make her first Springbok Women's Sevens appearance in seven years next week in Montevideo.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 2:15
Interview

Jo Vosakiwaiwai: 'It was special representing my family and my culture'

Jo Vosakiwaiwai is already making a name for herself. Even if the Harlequins and England age grade back is still a teenager.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 11:07

Emma Sing: 'There is no point me trying to be like Ellie'

Emma Sing has rubbished the comparisons between herself and England Red Roses teammate Ellie Kildunne.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 5:20

'It will all be wrapped up': Wallaroos offer update on head coach search

Rugby Australia have confirmed that a full-time Wallaroos head coach will be appointed after the team's Pacific Four series campai…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 3:53

Highly-rated Hyett swaps Gloucester Hartpury for Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears have confirmed the midseason arrival of Millie Hyatt from Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 2:49

'It is a real honour': Gloucester Hartpury confirm appointment of new CEO

Gloucester Hartpury have confirmed the appointment of Rebecca Dennis as the club's Chief Executive Officer.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 1:52

Canada forced to make five changes ahead of New York SVNS

Canada Women's Sevens head coach Jocelyn Barrieau has been forced to make a number of changes to her squad for New York SVNS.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 9:00
Opinion

Top five social media moments from HSBC SVNS’ stop in Vancouver

All of a sudden there is just one more round to go of the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series season.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 8:17

'We will have a target on our backs': Ronald Brown

Springboks Sevens' Ronald Brown knows that he and his teammates are the team to beat in New York City this weekend.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 6:57
Analysis

Five standout performers from Vancouver SVNS

The penultimate round of the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series season has set up the final weekend perfectly.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 6:16

Canada dealt double injury blow ahead of SVNS stop-off in New York

Canada Women's Sevens have been dealt a double injury blow in the wake of their fifth-place finish in Vancouver last weekend.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 1:58

'We’re not satisfied': Bydwell names unchanged Eagles squad for New York

After claiming third-place in Vancouver, USA Women's Eagles Sevens head coach Emilie Bydwell has named an unchanged squad for the …

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 1:16

World Cup winner latest to re-commit to Loughborough Lightning

Women's Rugby World Cup winner Helena Rowland is the latest Loughborough Lightning player to sign a multi-year deal at the club.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
10 Mar 2026, 3:01

Snyman brands Blitzbok win in Vancouver as one of their best

Philip Snyman had nothing but praise for his Springbok Men's Sevens team after their victory at Vancouver SVNS.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
09 Mar 2026, 10:02

'We took our foot off the gas': Mataitoga laments second half performance

Loughborough Lightning's Bulou Mataitoga rued her team's lack of second half intensity at the end of their 31-29 loss to Sale Shar…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
09 Mar 2026, 9:31