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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. 

2664 Articles

England U20 boss' 'brutally honest' message to next gen after Henry Pollock's rise

England U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has described British and Irish Lions flanker Henry Pollock as a role model for the next gen…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2025, 23:52

Owen Farrell gives most telling insight yet on England and Lions hopes

Owen Farrell has continued to cool any speculation that he may be called into the British and Irish Lions squad, saying his "whole…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2025, 21:49

Rassie Erasmus releases footage of camp that made new Bok shed 18kg

Footage of the training camp that helped South Africa newcomer Asenathi Ntlabakanye shed up to 18kg before his first Springboks ap…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2025, 18:12

Premiership sees another player make rugby league switch

Newcastle Falcons' Jack Metcalf has joined rugby league outfit Leeds Rhinos on a one-month trial.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 22:41

Fabien Galthie announces France squad to take on the All Blacks

France head coach Fabien Galthie has named his 37-man squad that will take on the All Blacks next month in New Zealand. 

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 21:27

Ruan Ackermann's South Africa homecoming is confirmed

Back-row Ruan Ackermann has signed for the Stormers ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 20:15

Injury forces Scotland into reshuffle with Rory Hutchinson called up

Northampton Saints centre Rory Hutchinson has been called into Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad ahead of their Pacific tour after …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 19:38

Cameron Woki learns fate ahead of All Blacks series after red card

France's Cameron Woki will be free to take on the All Blacks next month after receiving no ban following his red card against Engl…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 19:12

Lood de Jager to return as 153kg prop one of four set for first Bok appearances

Lood de Jager is set to make his first appearance for South Africa since the 2023 Rugby Championship after being named in the Spri…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 18:07

The day Antoine Dupont etched his name in Olympic folklore

Friday, July 26 2024, was the day that the cauldron was lit to mark the start of the Paris Olympics, but it was 24 hours later tha…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2025, 16:00

George Ford pinpoints glaring area of improvement for England after loss

England head coach Steve Borthwick has said that the performance against France XV at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday was…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jun 2025, 18:39

Steve Borthwick gives explanation for move that left England XV struggling

England head coach Steve Borthwick has revealed Joe Carpenter left the field with a "tight hamstring" in England XV's defeat to Fr…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jun 2025, 1:58
Opinion

England XV player ratings vs France XV | June 2025

England XV player ratings: An England XV let a 12-point lead slip in the final 10 minutes as a France XV snatched a 26-24 victory …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jun 2025, 0:20

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso returns for England XV against France

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is set to play his first match of 2025 when he lines up for England XV against France XV at Twickenham's Alli…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Jun 2025, 21:10

Saracens name new CEO after midseason changes

Saracens have appointed Charlie Beall as the club's new chief executive officer.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Jun 2025, 19:58

England name squad for U20 world title defence with 8 champions returning

England U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his 30-player squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship, with six uncapped player…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Jun 2025, 17:55

Bath cap historic week with new long-term deal for Finn Russell

Just days after securing a historic treble, Bath have agreed a new long-term deal for talisman Finn Russell.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
19 Jun 2025, 17:24

'Pick them to pieces': The Lion that concerns George Gregan the most

Former Australia captain George Gregan has identified two British and Irish Lions that concern him ahead of the series with the Wa…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2025, 22:24

Andy Farrell names his first Lions team of 2025 with 14 set for debuts

Maro Itoje will lead the British and Irish Lions for the first time after being named to start against Argentina in Dublin by Andy…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2025, 21:00

Argentina name team to take on the Lions

Felipe Contepomi has named his Argentina side to take on the British and Irish Lions on Friday at the Aviva Stadium, with captain …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2025, 17:44
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