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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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Ex-Ulster and Lions star Jared Payne completes provincial rivals' coaching team

Munster have completed their coaching team ahead of next season with the appointment of former Ulster and Ireland utility back Jar…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Jun 2026, 7:42

'Unfortunately, not everyone gets their fairytale ending': Leinster confirm Lowe exit

Leinster have confirmed that James Lowe will leave the club at the end of the season, ending weeks of speculation about the Irelan…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Jun 2026, 4:31

Former IRFU chief executive Philip Browne dies aged 66

Former IRFU chief executive Philip Browne has died at the age of 66, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Jun 2026, 0:00

Official statement on alleged Ben Stokes and Saracens player incident

The England and Wales Cricket Board have issued a statement regarding an alleged incident involving captain Ben Stokes, opening bo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jun 2026, 23:39

Seven England internationals make RPA's Under-23 XV of the season

Henry Pollock is one of seven England internationals to make the Rugby Players' Association Under-23 Team of the Season for 2025/2…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Jun 2026, 3:26
Opinion

Bulls player ratings vs Glasgow Warriors | 2026 URC semi-final

Bulls player ratings: The Bulls overcame a 21-3 first-half deficit to beat Glasgow Warriors 22-21 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on S…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2026, 8:16

Ospreys raid Chiefs for second signing ahead of next season

The Ospreys have signed versatile back Dan John from the Exeter Chiefs ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2026, 8:41

Three Lions return for Leinster vs Stormers but mysterious decision remains

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan will miss Leinster's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Stormers after picking up knee an…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2026, 6:57

Bath announce 10-strong list of leavers, including Lion and 'Bath legend' Bok

Bath have confirmed the departure of 10 players at the end of the season, six of which are from the senior squad.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2026, 6:01

Bordeaux's injury list grows ahead of decisive finale

Bordeaux-Begles will head into their final game of the regular Top 14 season against ASM Clermont-Auvergne on Saturday without tig…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2026, 5:07

South African URC player of the season crowned after initial snub by Rassie

Embrose Papier's remarkable resurgence has been recognised with the Vodacom United Rugby Championship's South African Player of th…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2026, 4:03

Jamie Ritchie's Scotland return is finally confirmed

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed the signing of former Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie, ending weeks of speculation over the flanker…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2026, 3:28

Samoa name squad with two huge PREM omissions but ex-All Black gets call

Samoa have named their 32-man squad for the upcoming Nations Cup in Chile, with captain Theo McFarland missing out on selection.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2026, 2:19

Exeter Chief's 20-player exodus headlined by 141-cap trio

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed a list of 20 departing players at the end of the season, with a trio of international stars among the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jun 2026, 8:49

Why Top 14 season finale could result in points deduction for Racing 92

Racing 92's hopes of making the Top 14 play-offs have been hampered by a requirement to field 18 JIFF players in their final match…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jun 2026, 8:16

Bordeaux's Top 14 play-off hopes take a hit with French superstar injured

Investec Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Begles will head into their defining final match of the Top 14 season without France fly-h…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
03 Jun 2026, 3:46

'Rugby in general is going that way and we realised that a little bit too late'

Former England captain Jamie George has said that the national team were too slow to adapt to how rugby has evolved during the Gui…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Jun 2026, 8:59

Toulon confirm Ma'a Nonu exit with final game imminent

Toulon have confirmed that legendary former All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu will leave the club at the end of the season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Jun 2026, 6:09

Champions Cup winner a shock omission from Tonga squad as team-mate makes it

Fresh from helping Bordeaux-Begles lift their second Investec Champions Cup title in a row, tighthead prop Ben Tameifuna has been …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Jun 2026, 2:08

Saints' second-youngest player ever and club legend's son among 8 promotions

Northampton Saints have confirmed that eight prospects have signed their first professional contracts and will join the club's sen…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Jun 2026, 4:29
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