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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.

Opinion

Scotland v England: Talking points as the Red Roses score 12 tries at Murrayfield

A ruthless 12-try England performance put any talk of England's injury issues behind them and left Scotland wondering what was nex…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
18 Apr 2026, 7:56

Red Roses players step up amid 'unheard of' England injury crisis

England defence coach Sarah Hunter described the Red Roses' current injury crisis as "unheard of" ahead of their Guinness Women's …

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
17 Apr 2026, 2:54

Winning the Melrose Claymores: The other Hong Kong Sevens competition

It is not just the HSBC SVNS World Championship that will occupy spectators this weekend at The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens this …

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 12:13

Muir to hit Red Roses milestone as five alterations made to starting side

England Red Roses boss John Mitchell has made five changes to his team ahead of a Guinness Women's Six Nations clash at Scottish G…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 11:30

Roselli rings in the Italy changes for Galway trip

Italy head coach Fabio Roselli has made a total of five changes to his starting Azzurre team for their trip to Ireland.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 7:46

Wills replaces injured Orr for record Scotland fixture in Edinburgh

Scotland have made just one change to their starting team for the visit of England's Red Roses to Scottish Gas Murrayfield this we…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 5:16

Ratier makes pair of changes to France’s starting XV for Wales

François Ratier has made two changes to his France team for their Guinness Women's Six Nations clash with Wales at Cardiff Arms P…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 4:39

Osea Kolinisau: 'Everyone wants to win in Hong Kong'

Fiji and the Hong Kong Sevens go hand in hand. Over the years the Far East has been a second home to the Pacific Islanders since t…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 3:22

Red Roses dealt further injury blows ahead of Murrayfield clash with Scotland

England's Red roses have announced further injury blows ahead of their match with Scotland in Round 2 of the Guinness Women's Six …

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 2:02

Snyman ready for Hong Kong after Blitzboks 'reset'

In the past year South Africa Sevens have been crowned HSBC SVNS Series and HSBC SVNS World Championship winners under Philip Snym…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 0:57

Aden Ekanayake: 'We’re focused on winning the World Championship'

Australia Sevens' Aden Ekanayake has said his team are not focused on the potential of dropping out of the HSBC SVNS Series.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 0:37

Canada's De Goede named to start for World Cup semi-final repeat

World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year, Sophie de Goede, has been handed a starting role in a replay of Canada's Women's Rugby…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 12:26

Great Britain aim to put 'best foot forward’ at World Championship opener

Great Britain have been asked to put their "best foot forward" by Director of Rugby, Ciaran Beattie at the HSBC SVNS World Champi…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 10:43

Eagles name unchanged starting side for Kansas City clash with Wallaroos

USA Women's Eagles head coach Jack Hanratty has named an unchanged starting XV for his team's Round 2 Pacific Four Series clash w…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 10:17

Black Ferns' Kalounivale has red card overturned

Black Ferns prop Tanya Kalounivale has been cleared to play with immediate effect after her red card agains the USA Women's Eagles…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 8:07

Wales wing Neumann out of Women's Six Nations

Wales wing Lisa Neumann has been ruled out of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations with a hamstring injury.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 7:46

'Shame on you': Maher blasts former university over funding cuts

Ilona Maher has criticised Quinnipiac University for their decision to downgrade women's rugby from a varsity to a club sport.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 7:27

Hong Kong celebrates 50 years of sevens as World Championship commences

The 50th edition of the Hong Kong Sevens will see 24 of the world's best teams descend upon Kai Tak Stadium as the HSBC SVNS World…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 6:04

France 'excitement' for Bordeaux finish as World Championship begins

France's Men and Women have been confirmed for the HSBC SVNS World Championship event in Hong Kong this weekend.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 4:17

Test wants Eagles to continue 'raising the bar with every performance'

USA Men's Eagles Sevens head coach Zack Test has charged his team to "raise the bar" with their HSBC SVNS World Championship perfo…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 3:43
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