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Josh Raisey

A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby. 

3011 Articles

'New Zealand's going to have a tough time': Erasmus offers early RWC call

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has warned those tipping the All Blacks to beat Australia in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2025, 3:49

Rassie Erasmus' cautious warning after Springboks learn World Cup pool

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has expressed his satisfaction with the pool the Springboks have been given for the 2027 Wo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2025, 8:04
Opinion

The potential route to the Rugby World Cup final for the top 6 teams

The 2027 Rugby World Cup pools have now been confirmed, and teams can start plotting their routes to the deeper stages of the comp…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2025, 5:12

Pools for the 2027 Rugby World Cup will leave England fans happy

The pools for Rugby World Cup 2027 were confirmed on Wednesday following the official draw in Sydney.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2025, 2:23

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw announcement delivers worrying showdown for All Blacks

The Rugby World Cup 2027 pools were confirmed in Wednesday’s draw in Sydney, which placed the tournament hosts Australia in the …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2025, 1:58

RWC 2027 pools confirmed: Boks handed great start for title defence

Following Wednesday's draw in Sydney, the six pools for Rugby World Cup 2027 have now been decided.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2025, 1:40

RWC-winning Bok prop explains 'how to counter the South African scrum'

The rugby adage 'no scrum, no win' has never felt truer after what we have witnessed over the past month.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Dec 2025, 6:40
Opinion

The Springboks' worst-case 2027 World Cup pool sees meeting with old nemesis

The idea of South Africa fearing anyone heading into the 2027 Rugby World Cup seems a touch ridiculous, given the way they have pe…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Dec 2025, 2:48
Opinion

England's worst-case 2027 World Cup pool sees English great coming back to haunt them

The rugby world is now just days away from finding out the pools for the 2027 World Cup in Australia, with the pool draw available…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Dec 2025, 4:50

Eddie Jones flags 'huger issues' than Etzebeth's 'minor incident' in Bok win

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has described Eben Etzebeth's apparent eye gouge of Wales' Alex Mann as "quite a minor incident" in t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Dec 2025, 2:25

Eben Etzebeth staring at huge ban after another red card

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth became the third Springbok to be shown a red card of the Quilter Nations Series, being dismissed w…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Nov 2025, 9:10

Springboks break record set by rivals England

South Africa have surpassed the record set by England for the most points scored against Wales at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
29 Nov 2025, 9:01

Harlequins tie down second England international in a matter of weeks

England centre Oscar Beard has renewed his contract at Harlequins, following in the footsteps of fellow England international Chan…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 7:42

Duane Vermeulen ready to make sensational Springboks return against Wales

Double World Cup winning Springbok Duane Vermeulen could potentially make a return to rugby this weekend against Wales in the Quil…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 5:58

Sale's Tom Curry puts accusations behind him as 6 England stars start in Exeter clash

Six England internationals will all start for Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs on Friday in the Gallagher PREM, less than a week afte…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 4:29

One in, one out for Sale as Wales wing Regan Grace lands new deal

Sale Sharks have signed Wales wing Regan Grace on a short-term deal that will run until February.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 4:02

Rassie Erasmus fires early 2027 World Cup warning to rivals

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has highlighted the "depth we have been developing" after selecting 49 different players th…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 3:19

Erasmus makes sweeping changes and huge bench call for final Bok game

Rassie Erasmus has made eight changes to his starting South Africa team for their final match of the year against Wales on Saturda…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 2:05

Bulls go big with 18 Springboks in Champions Cup squad

Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 32-man squad for this season's Investec Champions Cup, 18 of which are South Africa…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2025, 9:00

Wales make 8 changes to XV for Springboks with one debutant

Wales have made eight changes to their starting XV for the visit from world champions South Africa to Cardiff on Saturday from the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2025, 4:21