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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. 

Opinion

Italy player ratings vs Ireland | 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations

Italy player ratings: Italy fell short of their first-ever win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, losing 20-13 in round two of t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Feb 2026, 8:11

Quins sign Jack Grant as injury cover just days before Super Rugby

Harlequins have signed scrum-half Jack Grant as injury cover until the end of the season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2026, 8:06

Italy forced into one crucial change for Ireland challenge

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has unsurprisingly chosen to make no enforced changes to his starting team for their Guinness Six…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2026, 6:30

Townsend makes shock decision as Scotland make 4 changes for England

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has not selected any Edinburgh players in his starting XV to take on England on Saturday in th…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2026, 5:56

Worcester Warriors issue statement over 'public comments of others'

Worcester Warriors have issued a statement confirming that any outstanding payments to players from 2022 will be paid by the end o…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2026, 5:45

Red card results in ban for Josua Tuisova

Racing 92 centre Josua Tuisova has been banned for two weeks after his red card against Perpignan at the end of January in the Top…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2026, 3:01

Fabien Galthie hands out debut in one of two changes for France

Pau's 20-year-old centre Fabien Brau-Boirie will make his debut for France on Sunday against Wales in round two of the Guinness Si…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
12 Feb 2026, 2:20

Ulster raid SFM's school to sign one of two Irish-qualified teenagers

Ulster have signed Irish-qualified teenagers Paddy Woods and Rynard Gordon, who will join the academy as first-year players.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2026, 8:34

Another ex-player weighs in on new Jacques Nienaber theory in Ireland

Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble has given his take on the theory that Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber is responsible for Irelan…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2026, 6:54

Newcastle Red Bulls begin first phase of coaching overhaul

Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed that lineout coach Scott MacLeod will leave the club at the end of the season, as reported by R…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2026, 4:35

'My game has gone up a level': Davison crowns huge week after 'big moment'

England tighthead prop Trevor Davison has signed a new multi-year deal at Northampton Saints.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2026, 3:06

Injuries rack up for France in one area of the field

France are set to be without the three centres which featured in the 36-14 victory over Ireland in round one of the Guinness Six N…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Feb 2026, 2:02

'I’m severely worried': Ex-players sound alarm over looming Irish crisis

Former internationals Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan have raised grave concerns over the production line in Ireland.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Feb 2026, 9:28

Maro Itoje one of two changes for England for Calcutta Cup

Captain Maro Itoje will return to the starting XV for England for their Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland on Saturday in round two …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Feb 2026, 6:41

Wales forced into emergency coach change during Six Nations

Duncan Jones has had to withdraw from Wales' coaching team after one round of the Guinness Six Nations after suffering a "freak le…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Feb 2026, 6:25

'That will come to bite England... but they hide him well'

Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has urged the Ireland coaches to find a way to hide Sam Prendergast's defensive frailties, saying…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
10 Feb 2026, 5:37
Opinion

5 Englishmen make our Six Nations team of the week

Round one of the Guinness Six Nations is in the books, and it was three dominant displays, despite what the scoreline between Ital…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Feb 2026, 4:13

Mark Nawaqanitawase's new club confirmed after NRL exit

Australia winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will join Japan Rugby League One division one leaders Saitama Wild Knights at the end of the …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
09 Feb 2026, 2:31

Steve Borthwick injury update suggests Calcutta Cup selection dilemma

England head coach Steve Borthwick appears confident that Bath centre Ollie Lawrence will be available for the meeting with Scotla…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
08 Feb 2026, 2:29
Opinion

England player ratings vs Wales | 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations

England player ratings: England got their Guinness Six Nations campaign off to a winning start against Wales on Saturday, cruising…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Feb 2026, 10:34