English Championship
This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s English Championship news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoFormer England Sevens star Nick Royle makes history
Nick Royle’s late try on January 24 helped Caldy snatch victory at Broadstreet, but little did he know it also made...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoScotland flanker Roddy Grant proving a big hit for Exiles
Roddy Grant has been the catalyst behind London Scottish‘s rise up the Championship table this season according to head coach Peter...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoJustin Burnell takes over at Rotherham
Rotherham Titans have announced the appointment of Justin Burnell as their new Head Coach. Burnell will take over with immediate effect replacing former...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoMark Jones and Rotherham part ways
Rotherham have today announced the immediate departure of Head Coach Mark Jones. Titans Chairman Nick Cragg commented: “Results over the last...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoWe’re flying thanks to Kevin Sinfield says Dave Doherty
Carnegie centurion Dave Doherty credits the British & Irish Cup – and the growing impact of Kevin Sinfield – for the...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoUnion novice Kevin Sinfield ‘happy to be learning’
Kevin Sinfield has won everything there is to win in Rugby League but he has set himself one last rugby challenge...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoRFU ‘should fund welfare’ for Championship players
Nottingham legend Dave Jackson reckons it is high time Championship professionals were properly represented by the Rugby Players’ Association. While Premiership...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoKevin Sinfield ‘so different’ from Sam Burgess switch
Dual code international John Bentley believes Rhinos legend will make a success of his switch to Rugby Union.
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoChange the maul rule to get brighter rugby
Bedford boss Mike Rayer believes laws relating to the maul need revising after statistics showed that nearly as many tries are...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 years agoBristol’s risen Phoenix Gavin Henson is enjoying his revival
The one good thing about hitting rock bottom is that the only way is up – but as Gavin Henson can...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 years agoGavin Henson is even hungrier now after final heartache
Gavin Henson has been backed to be Bristol‘s promotion catalyst by head coach Sean Holley, following the fly-half’s return from serious...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoBen Prescott forced to retire
London Scottish have today announced that Ben Prescott has been forced to retire from rugby due to a neck and shoulder...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoAmbitious London Welsh demand clarity on promotion plan
London Welsh head coach Rowland Phillips has called for clarity over promotion arrangements before the new Championship campaign kicks-off on September...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoFlyer Josh Drauniniu on crusade to shake off Dean Ryan rejection
After a season to forget with Worcester Josh Drauniniu returns to London Welsh with one goal, to play rugby again. The...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoPlay-offs? Not Jersey says cagey boss Harvey Biljon
Jersey rugby director has poured scorn on Justin Burnell’s belief that his side can be Championship play-off candidates next season.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoIain Grieve: RPA must do far more for us in tier two
Former Plymouth Albion captain believes it is imperative Championship players are properly represented by the RPA.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoEXCLUSIVE: BT Sport set to showcase Championship rugby
By JON NEWCOMBE BT Sport are ready to add the Championship to their growing rugby portfolio. The broadcaster is said to...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoKeep promotion, it gives clubs hope, says RPA boss Damian Hopley
Championship clubs must continue to have access to the top-flight and says the RFU should think carefully before endorsing Premiership plans.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoMartin Haag: Don’t stop clubs from daring to dream
No clubs should be denied the chance of ‘doing a Bournemouth’.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoFive years? That’s a prison term argue Championship bosses
Championship clubs react furiously to suggestions of a five-year moratorium on promotion and relegation in Premiership.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoDanny Cipriani’s advice helps Cooper Vuna get up to speed
Worcester wing sensation Cooper Vuna says advice from former Melbourne Rebels teammate Danny Cipriani has helped him settle into English rugby...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoKevin Sinfield can’t wait to kick off challenge at Yorkshire Carnegie
Leeds outfit the best chance possible of being a success in Rugby Union.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoPlymouth Albion statement on James Shanahan
Plymouth Albion and head coach James Shanahan have parted company with three games remaining in the Championship season. The news follows...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoYorkshire Carnegie appoint Bryan Redpath as head coach
Yorkshire Carnegie have announced that Bryan Redpath will be their new head coach next season. The former scrum-half, 44, who signed...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Yorkshire Carnegie suspend Tommy McGee
Sir Ian McGeechan to oversee training in the build-up to Bedford game.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoTime that RFU recognised tier two contribution – Peter Vosper
Negotiations between the RFU and the Championship clubs over a new funding deal are nearing completion and Peter Vosper, Plymouth Albion‘s...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoNew breed of coaches make us all feel young! – Jonathan Thomas
Worcester Warriors and former Wales back-rower Jonathan Thomas hails the advent of young coaches.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoJim McKay arrival at Worcester shows gulf in club resources
When Nottingham played Championship high-flyers Worcester on Sunday in their second game since moving from 20,000-capacity Meadow Lane to Lady Bay,...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoNational One salary cap ‘would spell disaster’
"Salary cap would be the death knell for the community game" - Cinderford treasurer Barry Holmes
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoDean Ryan: RFU have left second tier to wither
Worcester boss believes the Championship is in crisis and has called for an urgent review of how the RFU is managing...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoNick Abendanon still hopes for an England recall
Europe’s in-form full-back questions the rationale behind England’s policy on overseas-based players.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoTier two players must be ‘part of the union’ – Christian Day
Plans to provide Championship players with full trade union support could become a reality in 2016.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoChristian Day demands consistency over concussion protocols
RPA chairman brands inconsistencies in application of concussion protocols at pro level as “stupid”.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Yorkshire Carnegie sack head coach Gary Mercer
Sixth consecutive league game without a win was the final straw for Kiwi coach.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoPlymouth Albion demand review of concussion protocols
Championship club demand a review of concussion protocols after B&I Cup incident.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoGeorge Watkins: I’ll win back Bristol fans by playing well
Dream of playing for Wales remains alive despite being released early from his Cardiff Blues contract.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoIgnacio Mieres is benefitting from Paul Grayson’s weekly tutorial
Worcester fly-half says ex-England international deserves much of the credit for his improved accuracy in front of goal.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoMatthew Morgan to miss Autumn Tests
Matthew Morgan faces a three-month spell on the sidelines after fracturing his ankle. The Bristol fly-half suffered the injury last Saturday...
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English Championship
/ 11 years ago“Step down won’t stop me getting to the top,” insists Worcester Warrior Sam Smith
Winger believes his England ambitions will be helped rather than hindered by playing in the Championship.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoWorcester will fight Wasps plan to relocate
Warriors to lead a resistance against Wasps' plans to relocate to the West Midlands.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoChampionship clubs can cash in during World Cup
Championship clubs hoping for a World Cup bonanza.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoLet’s put on the greatest rugby show in England! – Andy Robinson
Guiding Bristol back to the Premiership would match any of his previous achievements.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoBristol’s base is strong, we must be too – Mark Sorenson
Mental baggage after three failed promotion bids still there but club captain confident they can make it fourth time lucky.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoQ&A with Dean Ryan
Worcester Warriors DoR reflects on relegation and how they are going about putting things right.
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoOlly Robinson’s got work cut out to impress dad
Olly Robinson admits working for dad, Andy, means he must work ten times harder to win a first team place at...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoFrench lessons help Peter Lydon get set for London Scottish test
London Scottish fly-half Peter Lydon believes a year spent rubbing shoulders with the galacticos of Stade Francais will help him take...
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoRyan Lamb aims to sizzle for Dean Ryan this time
Fly-half admits his ambitious style of play may have stunted what should have been a more fulfilling career in terms of...
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoLoyal Dwayne Peel blown away by quality in Bristol’s squad
Scrum-half had no hesitation in turning down a loan move to a top-flight club.
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoCarnegie will be in title mix vows Chris Jones
Regardless of budgets, if you finish in the top 4 anything's possible, says Chris Jones
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoLondon Scottish dual-register Quins quintet
London Scottish have announced an agreement with Harlequins to dual-register five of their players. Lock Sam Twomey extends his stay in...
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