Josh Raisey

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The day Antoine Dupont etched his name in Olympic folklore

5 days ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

olympic-rugby-sevens Copied to clipboard 0 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 that the games were truly set alight, courtesy of Antoine Dupont and co. In front of a frenzied capacity crowd at the Stade de France, France’s men’s Olympic sevens team brought home the nation’s first gold of the games. But it was not clean sailing for the hosts in the final, nor was it throughout the tournament.
George Ford pinpoints glaring area of improvement for England after loss

6 days ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

England head coach Steve Borthwick has said that the performance against France XV at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium on Saturday was “ultimately a positive for the development of this young group,” despite a 26-24 defeat. Both Borthwick and one of his co-captains, George Ford, have lamented their side’s first and final 10-minute spells, which allowed France to race to a 12-0 lead, and then close a 12-point deficit to snatch victory at the end.
Steve Borthwick gives explanation for move that left England XV struggling

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

England head coach Steve Borthwick has revealed Joe Carpenter left the field with a “tight hamstring” in England XV’s defeat to France XV, but does not expect the injury to be serious. The Sale Sharks full-back left the field after an hour in England XV’s 26-24 loss, leaving his side’s backline in tatters for the final 20 minutes.
England XV player ratings vs France XV | June 2025

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

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 at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium on Saturday. After a poor start to the match, where France opened a 12-0 lead, the hosts clawed their way back into the match and worked through the gears. The win looked inevitable, only for France to snatch the win at the death.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso returns for England XV against France

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

mens international Copied to clipboard 0 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 Allianz Stadium on Saturday. The 22-year-old starts on the left wing in a backline that contains two uncapped players – Sale Sharks’ Joe Carpenter at full-back and Gloucester centre Seb Atkinson.
Saracens name new CEO after midseason changes

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

Saracens have appointed Charlie Beall as the club’s new chief executive officer. The former vice president of digital strategy at IMG will assume the role at the north London outfit following a season of upheaval. Former CEO Mark Thompson left the role with immediate effect in November, with Hamish Wilson joining the club as new chief operating officer. Thompson had only held the role for 10 months, having replaced Lucy Wray in January 2024.
England name squad for U20 world title defence with 8 champions returning

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

“Yes I wrote that, because you had Leinster as the best team in the world. What was that based on - winning the URC this season?”It was based on Leinster’s performances over the course of this season, and on their trophy. If Bordeaux beat Toulouse then I’ll change my mind and move them to first. But as it is I expect Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Leinster to all finish with one trophy each, and with Leinster having produced the best week-on-week performances of the three.
Bath cap historic week with new long-term deal for Finn Russell

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

Just days after securing a historic treble, Bath have agreed a new long-term deal for talisman Finn Russell. The Scotland, and British and Irish fly-half steered Bath to their first league title in 29 years on Saturday in a 23-21 victory over Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership in his second season at the club. Having moved to the Rec in 2023 from Racing 92, the 32-year-old has signed on for another three years.
'Pick them to pieces': The Lion that concerns George Gregan the most

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

Former Australia captain George Gregan has identified two British and Irish Lions that concern him ahead of the series with the Wallabies. Joining the Stick to Rugby podcast recently, the 139-cap international, who featured in Australia’s 2001 series win over the Lions, pinpointed Scotland’s Finn Russell as the greatest concern, citing his composed performance in Bath’s Gallagher Premiership final victory over Leicester Tigers as a reason for this.
Andy Farrell names his first Lions team of 2025 with 14 set for debuts

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Josh Raisey

Maro Itoje will lead the British and Irish Lions for the first time after being named to start against Argentina in Dublin by Andy Farrell. The England and Saracens lock will lead a side with eight other England internationals in the starting XV, and a further two on the bench. A total of 14 players in the matchday squad could make their Lions debuts at the Aviva Stadium, eight of whom are set to start.