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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

Jarrell-Searcy: 'Once you’ve started having the type of line breaks...you can’t really stay in the second row'

No one was as surprised as Erica Jarrell-Searcy when she burst through the Red Roses defensive line to score a try in the 2025 Wom…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
27 Nov 2025, 2:48
Interview

Ciaran Beattie: 'The SVNS Series is the ultimate playground for development'

Even ahead of his 19th season associated with international rugby sevens Ciaran Beattie still gets those butterflies ahead of a ne…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
25 Nov 2025, 10:23

Ryan Oosthuizen: 'We have to be spot on in our execution'

Ryan Oosthuizen has emphasised the need for high standards from the Blitzboks ahead of the opening round of the new HSBC SVNS seas…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
25 Nov 2025, 5:55

Norsten named captain of Canada ahead of Dubai opener

Canada Women’s Sevens head coach Jocelyn Barrieau has named her 14-player squad for the HSBC SVNS Series’ kick-off in Dubai an…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
25 Nov 2025, 3:02

Canada qualify for SVNS 3 with RAN Sevens gold

Back-to-back gold medal finishes at RAN Sevens have qualified Canada’s Men for January’s HSBC SVNS 3 event.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
25 Nov 2025, 2:00

Bath having 'productive' talks with PWR about joining competition

Bath Rugby’s chief executive has confirmed that the club are having “productive” talks with Premiership Women’s Rugby abou…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
24 Nov 2025, 9:24
Interview

Bo Westcombe Evans: 'The goal now is to get back into England'

There was exactly 365 days between Bo Westcombe Evans’ ACL rupture and her return to Premiership Women’s Rugby action for Loug…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
24 Nov 2025, 7:32
Interview

Zack Test: The USA head coach that 'grew up' on the World Series

When Zack Test was appointed head coach of the USA Men’s Sevens team it felt like a full circle moment.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
21 Nov 2025, 8:46

Kirshe captain as Eagles set sail for Dubai and Cape Town

Kristie Kirshe has been named captain of the USA Women’s Eagles Sevens captain ahead of the new HSBC SVNS season.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
21 Nov 2025, 4:35

Blitzboks look to experience for Dubai season opener

Philip Snyman has named an experienced Blitzboks squad for the HSBC SVNS season opener in Dubai next week.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
21 Nov 2025, 2:32
Interview

How Maisy Allen is looking to 'make an impact' for resurgent Exeter

Last season could only be categorised as frustrating for Maisy Allen.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
20 Nov 2025, 7:23

Walsh's Australia in 'healthy position' ahead of new SVNS season

Australia Women’s Sevens coach Tim Walsh is enjoying selection headaches ahead of the new HSBC SVNS World Series season.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
19 Nov 2025, 7:46

Hong Kong eye Kai Tak return after National Games gold medal

Hong Kong's Liam Herbert promised a return to Kai Tak Stadium after winning gold at the 15th National Games of the People’s Repu…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
19 Nov 2025, 6:22

Kratz back as Canada name squad for RAN 7s in Trinidad and Tobago

Lockie Kratz will make his return for Canada at the Rugby Americas North 7s this weekend after almost two years off the field.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
19 Nov 2025, 4:21

'Mission accomplished' for Springboks at Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens

It was ‘mission accomplished’ for the Springbok Women’s Sevens as they dominated the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup in Ke…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
19 Nov 2025, 2:50

Bristol Bears confirm signing of ‘genuinely world class’ Ruahei Demant

Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of former World Rugby Women’s 15s player of the Year, Ruahei Demant.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
17 Nov 2025, 10:01
Opinion

Three talking points from Round 4 of the 2025/26 PWR season

We are already a month into the 2025/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
17 Nov 2025, 8:18

New Zealand Rugby Board add three-time World Cup winner to World Rugby Council

The New Zealand Rugby Board have confirmed that Professor Dame Farah Palmer will be its third representative on the World Rugby Co…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
17 Nov 2025, 5:24

Liv Apps: 'It’s good timing for me to experience something new'

To say Liv Apps is savouring the opportunity to test herself this year is a gentle way of phrasing things.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Nov 2025, 9:58

Shilton van Wyk aiming for difference making year with Blitzboks

Blitzboks flyer Shilton van Wyk hopes to enjoy a landmark year in HSBC SVNS competition.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Nov 2025, 6:06