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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.

Nadine Roos underlines need for Springbok success at Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens

Nadine Roos has not underplayed the need for success ahead of the Springbok Women's Sevens’ Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup ca…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
14 Nov 2025, 4:18
Interview

Kristin Bitter: 'I kind of had this whole new identity as a rugby player'

Life happens. That is the phrase that bounces around the head of Kristin Bitter when she thinks about her rugby journey.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Nov 2025, 12:12

Trailfinders aim to be 'unstoppable' after 'clunky' start

Barney Maddison revealed a stripped back approach helped Trailfinders Women to log their first win of the new Premiership Women’…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
13 Nov 2025, 7:40

Uganda welcome back pioneering Lekuru for Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens

Trailblazing Uganda international Peace Lekuru has returned to the Lady Cranes set-up for the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Nov 2025, 8:39

Afrika backs Roos to drive Springbok Women’s at Rugby Africa Sevens

Stand-in Springbok Women’s Sevens head coach Cecil Afrika believes Nadine Roos’ captaincy can help drive the team to Rugby Afr…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Nov 2025, 7:12

Scurfield returns as Canada announce men’s and women’s sevens camps

Krissy Scurfield is the headline returnee as Rugby Canada announced training camp squads ahead of the 2025/26 sevens season.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
12 Nov 2025, 2:54

Roos back for Springbok Women ahead of Rugby Africa Women's Sevens

After she starred for the Springboks at the Women’s Rugby World Cup Nadine Roos is preparing to compete at the Rugby Africa Wome…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
11 Nov 2025, 1:00
Analysis

Why Exeter Chiefs have already staked a place in top four race

Last season Exeter Chiefs missed out on the Premiership Women’s Rugby semi-finals by just two points.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
10 Nov 2025, 9:57
Opinion

Three talking points from Round 3 of the 2025/26 PWR season

Every weekend Premiership Women’s Rugby has been essential viewing win the 2025/26 season's opening gambit.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
10 Nov 2025, 4:24

Austerberry hails 'outstanding' Saracens ahead of Bristol clash

Saracens Director of Women’s Rugby, Alex Austerberry, branded his team’s win against Harlequins as “outstanding”.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
07 Nov 2025, 2:30

Lightning hope added 'grit' can take them back to the top four

Loughborough Lightning hope that a newfound grit could send the club back to the Premiership Women’s Rugby semi-finals.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
07 Nov 2025, 1:30
Interview

Lucy Packer: 'I’d tend to avoid people. Now I’m more in the middle.'

Over the past three years England and Harlequins scrum-half Lucy Packer has seen plenty of change in herself.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
06 Nov 2025, 6:42
Interview

Sophie Hopkins aims to bring 'why not' attitude back from year in France

Sophie Hopkins admits there are a few pangs of envy at not being in England after the Red Roses’ Women’s Rugby World Cup win.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
06 Nov 2025, 2:00

Five Women’s Rugby World Cup stars set to light up SVNS this season

At the end of November the new HSBC SVNS season will get underway when the world descends on Dubai.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
05 Nov 2025, 8:38

Shalaya Valenzuela named Canada's top Indigenous female athlete

Canadian sevens star Shalaya Valenzuela has been named her country’s top Indigenous female athlete.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
05 Nov 2025, 3:53

Three talking points from Round 2 of the 2025/26 PWR season

Last week was a celebration of the new Premiership Women’s Rugby season. And Round 2 was when we got into the real nitty gritty …

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
03 Nov 2025, 3:43
Interview

Abi Burton: 'I have to remind myself of that journey I have been on'

After winning a Women’s Rugby World Cup your 06:15 alarm takes some getting used to. That is the reality for Abi Burton.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
30 Oct 2025, 1:30
Opinion

Three talking points from Round 1 of the 2025/26 PWR season

One month after England’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup success the latest season of Premiership Women’s Rugby got underway.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
27 Oct 2025, 6:21

Claudia Moloney-MacDonald: ‘I’m excited to see the momentum of the World Cup’

Claudia Moloney-MacDonald has very much enjoyed riding the wave of England’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup win.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
23 Oct 2025, 8:44

2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby preview: Predictions, key players and more

Tomorrow night the latest season of Premiership Women’s Rugby will begin.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
23 Oct 2025, 5:29