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Joe Harvey’s Biography

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My name is Joe Harvey and I am a freelance sports journalist based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. I primarily write about rugby union and am a regular contributor to RugbyPass' coverage of women's rugby and rugby sevens.

I have also written for The Sunday Times, Rugby World Magazine, Rugby Journal, Major League Rugby and others.

Joe Harvey’s Journalist Portfolio

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Tom Pittman: 'From C'Chartres into an Eagles squad... it's going to be an eye-opener'

Tom Pittman: 'From C'Chartres into an Eagles squad... it's going to be an eye-opener'

After a season in the French fifth division, Tom Pittman could be calling himself a Test match player this Ju…

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The Second MLR Centurion - Seattle Seawolves' Everpresent Scrum-Half JP Smith - Major League Rugb...

The Second MLR Centurion - Seattle Seawolves' Everpresent Scrum-Half JP Smith - Major League Rugb...

There are not many players in the world of rugby that are completely synonymous with a single team. JP Smith …

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ETHAN GRAYSON - AIMING FOR THE SHIELD IN FINAL SEASON WITH SAN DIEGO - Major League Rugby

ETHAN GRAYSON - AIMING FOR THE SHIELD IN FINAL SEASON WITH SAN DIEGO - Major League Rugby

Ethan Grayson and the San Diego Legion are not panicking after losing their last three games.

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11 rugby moves that shook the game after Rieko Ioane joins Leinster

11 rugby moves that shook the game after Rieko Ioane joins Leinster

We run through a list of the rugby moves that have caused a stir over the years after the news that All Black…

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Why world number two side Canada are fundraising for RWC 2025

Why world number two side Canada are fundraising for RWC 2025

Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys and captain Sophie de Goede speak about why the world number two-ranked side …

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Major League Rugby: Five takeaways as San Diego Legion 'pay the price' while Ilona Maher bangs th...

Major League Rugby: Five takeaways as San Diego Legion 'pay the price' while Ilona Maher bangs th...

Every week of the 2025 Major League Rugby (MLR) season just keeps on getting better. Here's Joe Harvey's five…

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Has Ilona Maher hinted that her return to rugby is around the corner?

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Published: 12 minutes ago | 14 July 2026 11:28 EDT womens sevens-women INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 02: Adidas stadium captain Ilona Maher attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria at Los Angeles Stadium on July 02, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) The USA’s Ilona Maher has hinted that her return to rugby could be just around the corner on social media.
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Nine-cap Wallaroo becomes fifth Australian to sign with Leicester Tigers this summer

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Published: 35 minutes ago | 14 July 2026 05:57 EDT womens premiership-womens-rugby SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: Ashley Fernandez of the Australia Wallaroos is tackled by Kiki Idowu #16 of Canada and Sophie de Goede #20 of Canada during the first half of their match in the Pacific Four Series at Heart Health Park on April 11, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
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Leicester add sixth international signing to 2026/27 PWR squad

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Published: 20 minutes ago | 13 July 2026 08:59 EDT womens premiership-womens-rugby SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Rachel Ehrecke of the USA in action during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between England and USA at the Stadium of Light on August 22, 2025 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Leicester Tigers have added a sixth capped international to their squad for the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women’s Rugby campaign.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

As a freelancer with Lancashire-based Talking Rugby Union.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I cannot say that I have. I would not mind giving it a go though.

How is social media changing news?

I think it has made the desire for news more immediate.