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Josh Raisey
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
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Saracens make emergency signing after losing Louie Johnson until 2025
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Antoine Dupont returns but Toulouse team-mate cut from France squad
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Caelan Doris to lead Ireland as two uncapped rising stars make squad
2 days ago International Rugby
'There was definitely a part of me that felt the ship had sailed'
Wales centre Scott Williams on verge of new club after Scarlets exit
Former Wales centre Scott Williams has been training with Dragons after leaving the Scarlets over the summer.
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2024, 12:40
RG Snyman names 'unbelievable' difference between Leinster and Munster
It will not be pleasant viewing for Munster fans currently seeing a fully-fit RG Snyman setting the United Rugby Championship alig…
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2024, 9:38
Trial period ends with short-term deal for Munster centre
Munster have handed centre Bryan Fitzgerald a three-month contract extension after joining the club on trial over the summer.
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2024, 8:10
Rassie Erasmus warns Bok rookies what awaits them on upcoming tour
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said that there are "several unlucky players" who have missed out on selection for thei…
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2024, 7:08
Four World Cup winners return to 34-man Springboks squad for UK tour
Newly crowned Rugby Championship winners South Africa have welcomed back four World Cup winners to their squad that will tour the …
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2024, 6:12
Sale Sharks bring in ex-Ireland U20 hooker to fix crisis
Sale Sharks have signed hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal that will run until the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2024, 12:16
Fiji welcome back Top 14 superstars in 39-man squad for November
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has named four uncapped players in his 39-man squad, which also features a host of overseas stars for t…
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2024, 10:51
New Zealand Schools wing one of two uncapped picks in 35-man Wales squad
Warren Gatland has named former New Zealand Schools wing Blair Murray in his 35-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series.
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2024, 9:20
Conor Murray flown home from Munster's tour of South Africa
Veteran scrum-half Conor Murray has returned home to Ireland midway through Munster's tour of South Africa for personal reasons.
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2024, 8:34
'South Africa's second XV beat New Zealand's first XV': 101-cap veteran
World champions South Africa have three teams that could possibly beat any other team in the world currently, former England scrum…
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2024, 8:00
Louis Rees-Zammit settles NFL vs rugby athleticism debate, but has one caveat
Former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has provided his perspective on the age-old debate as to which sport possesses the better athl…
Josh Raisey
19 Oct 2024, 4:00
Louis Rees-Zammit on expected NFL debut and potential rugby return
Louis Rees-Zammit has said that he "could be one injury away" from making his NFL debut, but is treating his first season in Ameri…
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2024, 12:00
Scotland A announce head coach for Chile meeting
Gregor Townsend's assistant Peter Horne will take charge of Scotland A when they host Chile on November 23 at Edinburgh’s Hive S…
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2024, 6:04
Siya Kolisi set for second debut as Sharks roll out Bok big guns for URC champs
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Sharks return on Saturday against United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Wa…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2024, 10:40
'I think this boy is world-class at 10 and 15'
Former England scrum-half Danny Care believes his Harlequins half-back partner Marcus Smith is world-class at both fly-half and fu…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2024, 10:09
Wales handed fitness encouragement alongside further injury concern
Wales No 8 Aaron Wainwright is expected to be fit for their Autumn Nations Series campaign after overcoming a hamstring injury, al…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2024, 12:23
'Akin to American football the way Leinster approach their attack'
Leinster have laid down a marker in the first four rounds of the United Rugby Championship that they are more than capable of swee…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2024, 10:46
Wales lock Ben Carter commits to Dragons in 'statement' deal
Wales lock and Dragons academy product Ben Carter has signed a new long-term deal with the club.
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2024, 8:30
'One of the most famous players that didn't tour' picks 2025 Lions XV
Former England internationals Danny Care and Mark Atkinson have picked eight Englishmen in their ideal British and Irish Lions sta…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2024, 12:26
Argentina head into autumn series without Pablo Matera after ban
Argentina will be without flanker Pablo Matera for their opening match of the autumn against Italy after he received a suspension …
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2024, 6:20
