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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. 

Connacht or Lions face potential Champions Cup axe next year in EPCR twist

The race for next season’s Investec Champions Cup has taken another twist, with EPCR outlining the bizarre scenario that could y…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 May 2026, 6:32

Ulster welcome back Six Nations sensation for final but Bok misses out

Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune is set to start for Ulster on Friday in the Challenge Cup final against Montpellier after overcoming a…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 May 2026, 4:17

Thumb surgery rules England star out after call-up to England camp

Leicester Tigers are hoping England full-back Freddie Steward will be back in time for the end of the season after he injured his …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 May 2026, 4:01

Leinster register two Ireland internationals to squad before final

Ireland internationals Paddy McCarthy and Jordan Larmour have both been registered as additional players for Leinster ahead of the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 May 2026, 1:45

Newcastle confirm intake of 7 rookies including 17-year-old sensation

Scotland's 17-year-old U20 Six Nations player of the Championship nominee Jake Dalziel is one of seven players who will join Newca…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 May 2026, 8:04

Ex-All Black Clarke Dermody seals job in Ireland

Former All Blacks loosehead Clarke Dermody will join Ulster as forwards coach ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 May 2026, 3:39

Sale Sharks land Raffi Quirke replacement 'at the peak of his powers'

Sale Sharks have signed Chiefs and All Blacks XV scrum-half Xavier Roe ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
20 May 2026, 2:19

'He might just be the big surprise that Rassie brings in this year': Victor Matfield

Legendary South Africa second-row Victor Matfield has tipped Northampton Saints lock JJ van der Mescht to take the injured RG Snym…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 May 2026, 8:08

URC fixtures 2026/27: Leinster get tricky start but Stormers will be pleased

Leinster will have little time to ease themselves into the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season after the fixture list handed …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 May 2026, 5:27

Sale overhaul this summer sees 20 players leaving the club

Sale Sharks have confirmed their list of players leaving the club at the end of the season, with 15 players moving on after five p…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 May 2026, 2:51
Opinion

The five biggest selection casualties from England's latest squad

Steve Borthwick's first England squad after their horror Guinness Six Nations has been announced, and, as expected, there are some…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 May 2026, 5:10

Sharks replace Grant Williams with another Springbok

The Sharks have announced the signing of departing Saracens scrum-half Ivan van Zyl ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 May 2026, 4:10

Caluori and BJVR two of seven uncapped players in 42-man England squad

Steve Borthwick has named seven uncapped players in his 42-man England squad for their three-day camp at England’s Performance C…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 May 2026, 4:00
Opinion

Bulls player ratings vs Benetton | 2025/26 URC

Bulls player ratings: The Bulls moved into the United Rugby Championship top four with a 45-19 win over Benetton at Loftus Versfel…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
16 May 2026, 9:02

Halfpenny one of 11 Cardiff exits with England-bound duo new to the list

Cardiff have announced their list of 11 departing players at the end of the season, which is headlined by retiring Welsh and Briti…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 May 2026, 8:13

Munster given disciplinary boost for Lions to offset injury list

Munster hooker Diarmuid Barron has been cleared to play following his 20-minute red card against Connacht last week, and will star…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 May 2026, 6:46

Junior Bok handed Sharks debut days after U20 TRC triumph

South Africa U20 fly-half Vusi Moyo will make his debut for the Sharks on Saturday when they host Zebre in the final round of the …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 May 2026, 5:36

John McKee leaves Leinster to fill void left by Springbok

Leinster hooker John McKee will join the Scartlets at the end of the season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 May 2026, 4:20

Lions statement: Springbok Asenathi Ntlabakanye hit with doping ban

South Africa's Lions have said that they will "deliberate on the appropriate next steps" after Springboks tighthead prop Asenathi …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 May 2026, 3:24

Theo McFarland joins the list of Saracens stars moving to France

Saracens have confirmed that back-row Theo McFarland will leave the club at the end of the season "to take up an opportunity in Fr…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 May 2026, 2:24
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