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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. 

New World Rugby '50/22' kicking proposal has well and truly divided fans
World Rugby has proposed a number of changes in recent weeks that have divided fans significantly. The Nations Championship is som…
Josh Raisey
21 Mar 2019, 6:00
Tigers fans fuming after losing ex-England U20s flanker to Harlequins
As part of Harlequins’ rampant spending spree ahead of next season, the London club have signed Leicester’s Will Evans
Josh Raisey
20 Mar 2019, 8:43
Welsh fans tear into 'disaster' Pivac over Edwards decision
After Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards recently revealed that incoming head coach Wayne Pivac does not want him when he takes ove…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2019, 13:56
Wales fans storm All Blacks Twitter page after world rankings tweet
Wales fans have set their sights on toppling the All Blacks after the newly updated world rankings were released.
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2019, 4:03
Twitter reacts: Weary England fans aren't buying Eddie's latest scapegoat
Eddie Jones has faced some heavy criticism from fans on Twitter after blaming England’s 2015 World Cup exit for their current me…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2019, 11:31
Ex-England captain Will Carling leaps to the defence of Owen Farrell on Twitter
In light of England’s unprecedented collapse against Scotland on Saturday, and indeed their Six Nations as a whole, captain Owen…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2019, 9:50
Open Principality Stadium roof provokes furious debate
Ireland’s decision to keep the roof of the Principality Stadium open against Wales tomorrow has been the catalyst of a huge disc…
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2019, 6:17
Debate about McKenzie's best position appears to be over
The Chiefs have a lot to be happy about at the moment after they snapped their losing streak and drew 23-23 with the Hurricanes on…
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2019, 5:37
The Irish player that is striking fear into the hearts of Welsh fans
Joe Schmidt has named a very strong Irish side to travel to Wales this weekend with the hopes of derailing their pursuit of a Gran…
Josh Raisey
14 Mar 2019, 13:36
Twitter not altogether surprised that Joe Cokanasiga has been dropped
Twitter is currently a flood with exasperated England fans that cannot believe Eddie Jones’ decision to drop Joe Cokanasiga for …
Josh Raisey
14 Mar 2019, 5:18
Christian Wade's latest NFL comments won't go down well in rugby circles
Former Wasps and England winger Christian Wade recently opened up about his move to American Football as he took over the NFL UK I…
Josh Raisey
13 Mar 2019, 10:25
The reaction of pro players to Saracens' salary cap statement has taken some by surprise
After Saracens released a statement recently from chairmen Nigel Wray regarding the controversy surrounding the salary cap, a numb…
Josh Raisey
13 Mar 2019, 8:37
Brian O'Driscoll gives withering France assessment and makes bold prediction
Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll has said that Italy will beat France this weekend if they play the way they did against the Irish.
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2019, 11:28
Surprise selection in England squad has irked many fans on Twitter
Eddie Jones has announced his 31-man squad to train this week ahead of the final Six Nations match against Scotland, and there is …
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2019, 5:59
Quade Cooper takes yet another swing at Brad Thorn on Insta
Melbourne Rebels star Quade Cooper took to Instagram on Friday to take a dig at Reds coach Brad Thorn after his side’s comeback …
Josh Raisey
09 Mar 2019, 1:34
Laumape's performance sparks huge debate over All Black centre partnership
After the Hurricanes’ late win over the Highlanders in Wellington on Friday, one player in particular has grabbed the fans’ at…
Josh Raisey
08 Mar 2019, 3:53
Ex-Gloucester chairman applauded after he spills beans on Twitter about salary cap's ugly truth
Former Gloucester chairman Ryan Walkinshaw has launched an impassioned tirade on Twitter regarding breaches of the salary cap.
Josh Raisey
07 Mar 2019, 6:06
Lood de Jager shares post-surgery photo on social
Bulls captain and Springbok Lood de Jager has posted a picture of himself after surgery on Instagram.
Josh Raisey
07 Mar 2019, 2:32
England share footage of their high ball training
England Rugby have taken to Instagram to share their training techniques ahead of Italy’s visit to Twickenham on Saturday.
Josh Raisey
06 Mar 2019, 2:40
'Gutted' Shane Williams' emotional social media post on Ospreys possible extinction
Wales and Ospreys legend Shane Williams has taken to Instagram to show his disappointment at the news of a merger between his form…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2019, 8:26
England fans rage over 'reckless' Itoje injury
After being named in the 31-man squad this week for Italy’s visit to Twickenham on Saturday, Maro Itoje has limped out of traini…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2019, 7:56
'Idiotic' - Welsh fans are irate with the timing of merger talks
In a week of controversial changes to rugby across the world, the WRU have chipped in with their own plan to potentially merge the…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2019, 5:00
Watch: England's Norton's scorching 33kmph try, while USA's Isles clocks 34kmph
England’s Dan Norton and the USA’s Carlin Isles are renowned as two of the fastest men in world rugby and they demonstrated th…
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2019, 11:05
Georgia rugby chief's 3 minute rant at 'snub-nosed, retrograde' World Rugby officials
The Georgian Rugby president Gocha Svanidze has sent a stern message on Twitter in light of World Rugby’s controversial proposal…
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2019, 10:43
Calls for Cooper's return to the Wallabies intensify and for good reason
The Rebels recorded their second win from their first two games of the season on Friday, helped by some moments of magic from Quad…
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2019, 4:36
World Rugby chief takes Twitter battering over World League
Look up the newly proposed World League in rugby on Twitter and the motherlode of comments will be severely critical.
Josh Raisey
01 Mar 2019, 2:59
England and Georgia training ground brawl sparks online debate
After the news emerged recently that the England team were embroiled in a fight with Georgia during a training session, fans have …
Josh Raisey
28 Feb 2019, 8:10
Pacific players unite in outrage over 'World League' freeze out
World Rugby’s new proposal of a 12-team World League has been met by a myriad of condemnation by players, fans and pundits.
Josh Raisey
28 Feb 2019, 7:54
Worcester fans devastated to see 'brilliant' Heem leave
After days of intensifying rumours, Worcester have announced that winger Bryce Heem will be leaving the club at the end of the sea…
Josh Raisey
27 Feb 2019, 11:25
Ulster dubbed 'Leinster North' by fans as rumours spread of McGrath signing
After rumours have emerged that Leinster and Ireland prop Jack McGrath is in talks to join Ulster ahead of next season, fans have …
Josh Raisey
27 Feb 2019, 4:35
Welsh fans in mourning over Hill as debate rages online over his replacement
Injured Wales second-row Cory Hill has done enough to earn him a place in this year’s World Cup despite picking up an ankle inju…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2019, 11:52
Video evidence of Mathew Tait's undoubted ability as he announces retirement
Former England centre Mathew Tait has retired from rugby with immediate effect after suffering from a persistent Achilles injury t…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2019, 8:19
What the England pack can expect against Georgia
England are clearly not taking this fallow week in the Six Nations lightly, as they are due to train with the Georgian rugby team …
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2019, 6:06
Jones' questionable 'finishers' policy draws fire from England fans on Twitter
As expected after England’s chastening loss to Wales on Saturday, fans were quite critical of the performance on Twitter.
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2019, 12:05
Distraught England fans take to Twitter to lament Lawes injury
After a humbling defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, England have been dealt further bad news as Courtney Lawes will miss the …
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2019, 8:02
Wasps fans welcome back 6'3, 110kg unit they see as potential England World Cup bolter
Wasps and England fans have taken to Twitter to welcome Jack Willis back to the matchday squad after nine months out. The 22-year-…
Josh Raisey
23 Feb 2019, 5:05
Gatland's selection calls for England game spark Twitter debate
After Warren Gatland announced his Wales team to face England this weekend, there has been a backlash from the fans over some play…
Josh Raisey
22 Feb 2019, 3:28
Savea's latest social media post suggests he's left the weekend's chaos behind him
In spite of a torrent of abuse from Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal over the past week, Julian Savea does not appear to be phas…
Josh Raisey
21 Feb 2019, 9:02
Iain Henderson's escape from suspension didn't go unnoticed on Twitter
The news that Ireland and Ulster second-row Iain Henderson has escaped a ban after being cited for an illegal clearout at a ruck h…
Josh Raisey
20 Feb 2019, 8:39
England fans' mixed reaction to Warren Gatland's Red Rose rumours
After rumours began to circulate recently that Warren Gatland is the frontrunner to replace Eddie Jones after the World Cup, Engla…
Josh Raisey
20 Feb 2019, 1:21
The rugby world's unanimous response to Boudjellal's savaging of Savea
A raft of rugby legends have leapt to the defence of All Black and Toulon winger Julian Savea after Mourad Boudjellal’s criticis…
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2019, 4:35
Dan Carter sends message to fans as he eyes the one trophy that's eluded him
All Black legend Dan Carter took to Instagram after it was announced that he will be returning to Racing 92 for the rest of the se…
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2019, 3:02
Tuilagi rumours have left a trail of confusion on Twitter
After Manu Tuilagi was seen at Top 14 outfit Racing 92’s training ground recently, it has caused quite a stir on Twitter.
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2019, 2:20
The first red card of the Super Rugby season sparks heated online debate
The Highlanders sealed a memorable comeback win against the Chiefs in the opening game of the 2019 Super Rugby season today.
Josh Raisey
16 Feb 2019, 1:56
Encouraging footage of Itoje training after injury
When Maro Itoje limped off the Aviva Stadium pitch in the first round of the Six Nations, many England fans feared that it was the…
Josh Raisey
15 Feb 2019, 3:25
The growing concensus among England fans on Owen Farrell's rank on the world stage
In light of England’s two impressive opening round victories in the Six Nations, the word world class is being thrown around a l…
Josh Raisey
14 Feb 2019, 6:53
England fans split over who should replace Vunipola
The recent injury to Mako Vunipola has caused quite a storm on Twitter, as England fans have discussed who should start in the pro…
Josh Raisey
13 Feb 2019, 7:40
England fans devastated by Mako Vunipola injury
After the news emerged that Mako Vunipola has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with an ankle injury, England fans flo…
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2019, 8:04
The Eddie Jones substitution decision that left many England fans scratching their heads
It was a very impressive win for England against France on Sunday at Twickenham, a game that was over before half time in truth.
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2019, 11:57
'Huge' - London Irish fans' online reaction to O'Brien coup
After London Irish announced the signing of Seán O’Brien, fans took to Twitter to show their joy at this news. The Leinster …
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2019, 10:04
Andy Goode mercilessly goads French fans online as 'Le Crunch' unfolds
Former England fly-half Andy Goode took England’s demolition of France at Twickenham on Sunday as the perfect opportunity to tak…
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2019, 6:18
Eddie Jones' promise to England fans
Many fans and pundits are calling England’s victory against Ireland in Dublin last weekend their greatest victory under Eddie Jo…
Josh Raisey
09 Feb 2019, 3:10
Six years after they first met, Twitter can't wait for Tuilagi vs Bastareaud round 2
This Sunday’s ‘Le Crunch’ showdown offers to be a very enticing affair as France hope to bounce back from their opening roun…
Josh Raisey
09 Feb 2019, 0:08
England fans question Ashton's selection ahead of Nowell
After such an impressive performance last weekend, England have made very few changes to the team that will face France this Sunda…
Josh Raisey
08 Feb 2019, 7:23
No room for returning England stars according to the Twitterati
After England were dealt the boost of quartet Ben Te’o, Jonathan Joseph, Brad Shields and Joe Cokanasiga being fit to face Franc…
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2019, 10:20
Saracens fans welcome worst-kept secret in Elliot Daly's arrival
Saracens fans have taken to Twitter to welcome Elliot Daly to Allianz Park ahead of his move in the summer. It had long been rumou…
Josh Raisey
06 Feb 2019, 7:21
England fans are positively revelling in the return of Manu Tuilagi
England fans took to Twitter after England’s win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday to show their delight at the return of Manu …
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2019, 9:50
Fans take to Twitter to put Ireland's 'caveman tactics' on blast
In light of Ireland’s loss to England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, fans have taken to Twitter to criticise the tactics adop…
Josh Raisey
04 Feb 2019, 7:26