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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. 

England's Asher Opoku-Fordjour to be joined by brother in PREM next season

England prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour will be joined by his brother, David, at Sale Sharks next season, with the club signing him from…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2026, 5:09

Italy's Simone Gesi free to play despite ban for gouging in last URC round

Italy and Zebre winger Simone Gesi is free to play this weekend in the United Rugby Championship despite receiving a two-week ban …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2026, 3:33

Leinster bring home Ireland prop in emergency deal amid crisis

Leinster have signed former Ireland loosehead Ed Byrne on a short-term loan from Cardiff until the end of the season, as reported …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Apr 2026, 8:48

Gael Fickou reportedly signs for Top 14 rivals, opening door for Racing 92 deals

France centre Gael Fickou has signed for Toulon on a two-year deal ahead of next season, according to French outlet L'Equipe.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Apr 2026, 8:29

Theo Dan joins growing number of England stars to commit to Saracens

England hooker Theo Dan has signed a new deal at Saracens, becoming the fourth hooker to put pen to paper at the club this season.…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Apr 2026, 7:41

England's rivals urged to select 'best in the world' Jack Willis

Former England fly-half Andy Goode has labelled Toulouse flanker Jack Willis "the best player in the world" following his Investec…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Apr 2026, 6:44

In-form Tommy O'Brien rewarded at Leinster in one of three new deals

Leinster and Ireland wing Tommy O'Brien has signed a new deal with the club in what is his breakthrough season on the Test stage.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
14 Apr 2026, 2:57
Opinion

Six England internationals make our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - QFs

The Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals produced a weekend of tight contests and high-quality performances, with several games h…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
13 Apr 2026, 3:59

'It was just internal motivation for the French boys, they don't take it well'

Toulon No.8 Zach Mercer has said his team-mates were handed "internal motivation" by the way they were written off before beating …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Apr 2026, 10:40
Opinion

Toulon player ratings vs Glasgow Warriors | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

Toulon player ratings:  Toulon pulled off a shock 22-19 victory over Glasgow Warriors in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Apr 2026, 9:30
Opinion

Glasgow Warriors player ratings vs Toulon | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

Glasgow Warriors player ratings: Glasgow Warriors' longstanding unbeaten record at Scotstoun came to an end against Toulon in the…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
11 Apr 2026, 9:03

Nathan Jibulu guilty of biting and banned along with Ma'a Nonu

Ma'a Nonu and Nathan Jibulu have both been handed bans following disciplinary hearings arising from the Investec Champions Cup rou…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Apr 2026, 11:12

Leinster sweating over Lions trio ahead of Champions Cup clash

Leinster trio Andrew Porter, James Ryan and Garry Ringrose are facing a fitness race to make the Investec Champions Cup quarter-fi…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Apr 2026, 7:08

England hopeful could cop huge ban for biting as Ma’a Nonu is cited

Sale Sharks hooker Nathan Jibulu will face a hearing today after allegedly biting Harlequins' Will Hobson in the Investec Champion…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Apr 2026, 2:47

Former Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley to retire alongside ex-Japan captain

Japan Rugby League One outfit Kubota Spears have announced that former Australia fly-half will leave the club at the end of the cu…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
07 Apr 2026, 1:51
Opinion

Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round of 16

All eight home sides prevailed in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16, but there was nothing routine about it.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Apr 2026, 4:23

Courtney Lawes confirms Brive exit with England return lined up

Former England captain Courtney Lawes is set to leave Brive at the end of the season after two years in France's Pro D2.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
06 Apr 2026, 3:02
Opinion

Saracens player ratings vs Bath | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

Saracens player ratings: Saracens came close to pulling off a surprising victory over Bath at the Rec in the Investec Champions Cu…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Apr 2026, 9:24
Opinion

Bath player ratings vs Saracens | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

Bath player ratings: Bath overturned a 10-0 half-time deficit to beat Saracens 31-22 in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 on…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
04 Apr 2026, 9:02

Major challenge awaits Glasgow as Bulls name team fully loaded with 14 Boks

Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has made it quite clear that his side are heading to Scotstoun to win by naming a full-strength s…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
02 Apr 2026, 9:05
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