Cornish Pirates have announced a major investment from two American businessmen in what is being described as the first direct US backing of an English professional rugby club.

Doncaster Knights will not apply for Gallagher PREM promotion in 2026-27, citing financial monitoring and spending requirements.

Doncaster Knights add hooker Corey Tait for the rest of the season.

Scrum-half Ollie Fox extends contract with Doncaster Knights ahead of 2025–26 season, reaffirming local legacy.

Scrum-half Alex Dolly commits to Doncaster Knights for the 2025/26 season, continuing his influential role at the club.

Fly-half Russell Bennett extends his stay with Doncaster Knights for the 2025/26 season, continuing his pivotal role.

Centre Zach Kerr commits to a second season with Doncaster Knights in the RFU Championship.

Back-rower Thom Smith extends his contract with Doncaster Knights through the 2025–26 RFU Championship season.

London Irish Rugby has been brought out of administration by a consortium led by former Formula 1 team boss Eddie Jordan, marking a significant turnaround for the historic club.

Simon Gillham OBE appointed as Chair to lead England's Tier 2 rugby board, focusing on growth, sustainability, and player development.

Doncaster Knights have confirmed the appointment of second row Ben Murphy as the captain for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Ealing Trailfinders have announced that former England international Billy Twelvetrees will retire from professional rugby.

Cornish Pirates have confirmed that wing Arthur Relton has signed a contract with the club for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

English rugby will reintroduce promotion and relegation between the Premiership and the second-tier Championship through a two-legged playoff, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Friday.

Cornish Pirates have announced the signing of scrum-half Cameron Jones ahead of the next season.

There is a lot of fervour surrounding the final weekend of the Premiership but it is set to be a crucial period for the future of the second tier.

Nottingham lock says there is a buzz around the Championship and the second tier should be cherished.

Their quarter-final defeat by South Africa leaves the French with broken hearts but there is plenty of reason to still be upbeat despite the raw emotion of exiting a home World Cup,

In the wake of the Jersey Reds' demise, the support for the second tier from those involved with Premiership sides has only grown stronger.

The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Bill Sweeney has expressed optimism about the future of English rugby, describing it as being "on the verge of something truly remarkable."