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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. 

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'One of Edinburgh Rugby's greatest ever players' signs new deal

Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist has signed a one-year contract extension to take his career at boyhood club Edinburgh into a 16th se…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2026, 9:30

Leinster lose Max Deegan for Champions Cup semi-final after red card

Leinster back-row Max Deegan has been banned for two matches following his 20-minute red card against Ulster last week in the Unit…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2026, 8:29

Newcastle Red Bulls announce double exit as Harrison Obatoyinbo signs on

Newcastle Red Bulls props Connor and Callum Hancock will leave the club at the end of the season to join Champ Rugby outfit Doncas…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2026, 7:51

Saints' 110kg academy product who matched LRZ's 40-yard time nears NFL deal

Former Northampton Saints academy back-row Joshua Weru will be hoping to land an NFL contract later this week when the 2026 NFL dr…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2026, 7:03

WRU statement: Major announcement over futures of Cardiff and Ospreys

Ospreys owners Y11 Sport & Media have withdrawn their bid to purchase Cardiff Rugby, with the decision agreed jointly with the Wel…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2026, 4:16

Dragons bag 'tough and uncompromising' back-row from Super Rugby

Dragons have signed back-row Terrell Peita from Super Rugby Pacific's Blues ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2026, 2:08

In form Billy Searle sheds light on 'conversations' with England set-up

In-form Leicester Tigers fly-half Billy Searle has been told by England attack coach Lee Blackett that he is "in the mix" for a ca…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2026, 9:01

Edinburgh continue recruitment drive with ex-Scotland U20 wing from England's Champ

Edinburgh have signed former Scotland U20 wing Geordie Gwynn on a three-year deal ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2026, 6:41

Brutal injury toll from Leinster loss rules out over a quarter of Ulster squad

Six members of the Ulster squad that lost to Leinster on Friday in the United Rugby Championship have been ruled out of their clas…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2026, 6:09

Gloucester add Brett Deacon to staff alongside dual-code England star

Brett Deacon will mirror the move he made during his playing career by joining Gloucester from Leicester Tigers as forwards coach …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2026, 4:46

JP Pietersen furious as Wales wing defends action that injured Bok Ethan Hooker

Ospreys wing Luke Morgan has said that his attempted tackle, which resulted in South Africa and Sharks wing Ethan Hooker dislocati…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2026, 3:15

'I didn’t speak to Steve at all': Lawes outlines scenario he wouldn’t want England RWC recall

Former England captain Courtney Lawes has revealed that he did not communicate with England head coach Steve Borthwick before sign…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2026, 2:20

The many ways Courtney Lawes' 'game has really evolved' in France

Sale Sharks-bound former England captain Courtney Lawes believes his two-season stint in France's Pro D2 has helped him evolve as …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 Apr 2026, 3:06
Opinion

Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Northampton Saints | 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Exeter Chiefs player ratings:  Exeter Chiefs let a 14-0 lead slip against Northampton Saints at Sandy Park on Saturday in the Gal…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Apr 2026, 9:28
Opinion

Northampton Saints player ratings vs Exeter Chiefs | 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Northampton Saints player ratings: Northampton Saints maintained their lead at the top of the Gallagher PREM table by overcoming …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Apr 2026, 9:13

Edinburgh retain 'one of the most important players in our squad'

Edinburgh have continued a busy week of business by tying down Scotland second-row Marshall Sykes for another two seasons at the c…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2026, 5:58

Kieran Hardy the latest Wales international to make decision on Ospreys future

Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy has signed a new deal with the Ospreys.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2026, 4:01

'Generational talent' Haashim Pead follows in Siya Kolisi's footsteps

Rising South African star Haashim Pead has been signed for Roc Nations Sports, the sports management agency created by Jay-Z.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2026, 3:08

Dorian Aldegheri's costly red card results in ban

Toulouse and France tighthead prop Dorian Aldegheri has been banned for three weeks following his 20-minute red card against Borde…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2026, 7:40

Leinster continue string of deals with two Ireland internationals

Leinster trio Paddy McCarthy, Scott Penny and Jordan Larmour have all signed new deals with the province.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2026, 6:39
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