English Championship

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Ampthill

Bedford Blues

Caldy

Cornish Pirates

Coventry

Doncaster Knights

Ealing Trailfinders

Hartpury University

Jersey Reds

London Scottish

Nottingham

Richmond

EXCLUSIVE: Championship playoffs set to be scrapped

7 June 2016 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY The controversial Championship play-offs are set to be discarded as part of a new £220m, eight-year agreement between Premiership Rugby and the […]

SRU pulls out of London Scottish partnership

31 May 2016 0 comments

The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) Board has ended the Development Partnership they had been operating with London Scottish since January. However, the Exiles Chairman Sir […]

Heavyweight Ben Glynn ready to land the knockout in Round 2

24 May 2016 0 comments

Bristol may already have one foot in the Premiership, but lock Ben Glynn has challenged his teammates to leave nothing to chance by winning the […]

Matt Challinor remains resolute on mammoth task ahead

24 May 2016 0 comments

Doncaster stalwart Matt Challinor says the Knights are determined to round their season off on a high note against Bristol at Ashton Gate on Wednesday […]

Ian Davies blasts RFU as Tier Two attendances dwindle

7 May 2016 0 comments

Outgoing Cornish Pirates rugby director Ian Davies has accused the RFU of “paying lip service” to the Championship. Davies insists there must be a root […]

Solomon Dacres’ battling to be champion like Anthony Joshua

27 April 2016 0 comments

Solomon Dacres has given up rugby because it hurts too much and now he wants to be the new Anthony Joshua. Joshua twice won […]

Miserable ending for a Bedford legend

22 April 2016 0 comments

JAMES Pritchard is resigned to the fact he won’t get the fairytale finish to his illustrious Bedford career that he desires, or quite possibly deserves, […]

Darryl Veenendaal signs new Nottingham deal

19 April 2016 0 comments

Nottingham announced the re-signing of scrum-half Darryl Veenendaal for next season, after arriving at The Bay from Bedford Blues last season. The South African was […]

Young duo extends London Scottish stay

19 April 2016 0 comments

London Scottish have confirmed that young duo Alec Coombes and Harry Sheppard have signed new contracts for next season. Inside-centre Sheppard, 19, made his first-team […]

Mike Rayer’s magicians can give Bristol the Blues

14 April 2016 0 comments

Bedford are the team most likely to threaten Bristol’s bid for Championship glory, according to London Scottish head coach Peter Richards. Mike Rayer’s Blues have […]

Kevin Maggs urges RFU to make Tier Two level playing field

6 April 2016 0 comments

Moseley boss Kevin Maggs has urged the RFU to have another look at Championship funding to ensure a more level competition. Maggs believes a greater […]

Marco Mama’s back to help Bristol achieve dream

17 March 2016 0 comments

Bristol fans should have no concerns over Marco Mama’s commitment to their play-off cause, according to first-team coach Sean Holley. Powerful back-rower Mama, a product […]

STATEMENT: Dwayne Peel retires from rugby

2 March 2016 0 comments

Wales star Dwayne Peel will retire from rugby with immediate effect due to an ongoing shoulder injury. The Bristol skipper – who made twenty appearances […]

Former England Sevens star Nick Royle makes history

27 February 2016 0 comments

Nick Royle’s late try on January 24 helped Caldy snatch victory at Broadstreet, but little did he know it also made him the most prolific […]

Scotland flanker Roddy Grant proving a big hit for Exiles

19 February 2016 0 comments

Roddy Grant has been the catalyst behind London Scottish’s rise up the Championship table this season according to head coach Peter Richards. Last week’s 19-17 […]

Justin Burnell takes over at Rotherham

16 February 2016 0 comments

Rotherham Titans have announced the appointment of Justin Burnell as their new Head Coach. Burnell will take over with immediate effect replacing former Wales international Mark Jones […]

Mark Jones and Rotherham part ways

16 February 2016 0 comments

Rotherham have today announced the immediate departure of Head Coach Mark Jones. Titans Chairman Nick Cragg commented: “Results over the last 3 months have not […]

We’re flying thanks to Kevin Sinfield says Dave Doherty

16 January 2016 0 comments

Carnegie centurion Dave Doherty credits the British & Irish Cup – and the growing impact of Kevin Sinfield – for the Championship club’s recent revival. […]

Union novice Kevin Sinfield ‘happy to be learning’

1 January 2016 0 comments

Kevin Sinfield has won everything there is to win in Rugby League but he has set himself one last rugby challenge – taking Yorkshire Carnegie […]

RFU ‘should fund welfare’ for Championship players

17 December 2015 0 comments

Nottingham legend Dave Jackson reckons it is high time Championship professionals were properly represented by the Rugby Players’ Association. While Premiership players receive a full […]

Kevin Sinfield ‘so different’ from Sam Burgess switch

4 December 2015 0 comments

Dual code international John Bentley believes Rhinos legend will make a success of his switch to Rugby Union.

Change the maul rule to get brighter rugby

20 November 2015 0 comments

Bedford boss Mike Rayer believes laws relating to the maul need revising after statistics showed that nearly as many tries are being scored by forwards […]

Bristol’s risen Phoenix Gavin Henson is enjoying his revival

17 October 2015 0 comments

The one good thing about hitting rock bottom is that the only way is up – but as Gavin Henson can testify, the climb back is a lot slower than the free fall.

Gavin Henson is even hungrier now after final heartache

23 September 2015 0 comments

Gavin Henson has been backed to be Bristol’s promotion catalyst by head coach Sean Holley, following the fly-half’s return from serious injury almost a month […]

Ben Prescott forced to retire

16 September 2015 0 comments

London Scottish have today announced that Ben Prescott has been forced to retire from rugby due to a neck and shoulder injury. The prop made […]

Ambitious London Welsh demand clarity on promotion plan

14 August 2015 2 comments

London Welsh head coach Rowland Phillips has called for clarity over promotion arrangements before the new Championship campaign kicks-off on September 5. With Premiership proposals […]

Flyer Josh Drauniniu on crusade to shake off Dean Ryan rejection

16 July 2015 0 comments

After a season to forget with Worcester Josh Drauniniu returns to London Welsh with one goal, to play rugby again. The winger, 29, spent the […]

Play-offs? Not Jersey says cagey boss Harvey Biljon

2 July 2015 1 comment

Jersey rugby director has poured scorn on Justin Burnell’s belief that his side can be Championship play-off candidates next season.

Iain Grieve: RPA must do far more for us in tier two

19 June 2015 1 comment

Former Plymouth Albion captain believes it is imperative Championship players are properly represented by the RPA.

EXCLUSIVE: BT Sport set to showcase Championship rugby

10 June 2015 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE BT Sport are ready to add the Championship to their growing rugby portfolio. The broadcaster is said to be close to agreeing […]

Keep promotion, it gives clubs hope, says RPA boss Damian Hopley

5 June 2015 0 comments

Championship clubs must continue to have access to the top-flight and says the RFU should think carefully before endorsing Premiership plans.

Martin Haag: Don’t stop clubs from daring to dream

9 May 2015 0 comments

No clubs should be denied the chance of ‘doing a Bournemouth’.

Five years? That’s a prison term argue Championship bosses

6 May 2015 2 comments

Championship clubs react furiously to suggestions of a five-year moratorium on promotion and relegation in Premiership.

Danny Cipriani’s advice helps Cooper Vuna get up to speed

6 May 2015 0 comments

Worcester wing sensation Cooper Vuna says advice from former Melbourne Rebels teammate Danny Cipriani has helped him settle into English rugby in double-quick time. Vuna […]

Kevin Sinfield can’t wait to kick off challenge at Yorkshire Carnegie

6 May 2015 2 comments

Leeds outfit the best chance possible of being a success in Rugby Union.

Plymouth Albion statement on James Shanahan

14 April 2015 0 comments

Plymouth Albion and head coach James Shanahan have parted company with three games remaining in the Championship season. The news follows Sunday’s 27-16 defeat to […]

Yorkshire Carnegie appoint Bryan Redpath as head coach

13 March 2015 0 comments

Yorkshire Carnegie have announced that Bryan Redpath will be their new head coach next season. The former scrum-half, 44, who signed a two-year contract, joins […]

EXCLUSIVE: Yorkshire Carnegie suspend Tommy McGee

6 March 2015 0 comments

Sir Ian McGeechan to oversee training in the build-up to Bedford game.

Time that RFU recognised tier two contribution – Peter Vosper

4 March 2015 0 comments

Negotiations between the RFU and the Championship clubs over a new funding deal are nearing completion and Peter Vosper, Plymouth Albion’s recently appointed chairman, hopes […]

New breed of coaches make us all feel young! – Jonathan Thomas

19 February 2015 0 comments

Worcester Warriors and former Wales back-rower Jonathan Thomas hails the advent of young coaches.

Jim McKay arrival at Worcester shows gulf in club resources

13 February 2015 0 comments

When Nottingham played Championship high-flyers Worcester on Sunday in their second game since moving from 20,000-capacity Meadow Lane to Lady Bay, a training ground with […]