The GreeneKing IPA Championship is English rugby’s second tier and we aim to bring you previews and reviews from each week plus the latest news from the division.
The Championship’s aim is to raise the profile of the game for fans as well as players and it also offers the opportunity for some of the best young players to showcase their talents at a very high level.
Blackheath will join Rotherham Titans in Champ Rugby after a storming display saw Tom Stradwick’s side defeat London Scottish 27-7 in the Champ Rugby Accession Final.
After relegation from National One in 2022, Blackheath reset and rebuilt. Now, the world’s oldest rugby club have an opportunity to clinch promotion to Champ Rugby.
Doncaster Knights have confirmed the signing of fly-half Kieran Wilkinson from Caldy ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The National One Promotion Play-Off is arguably the biggest game in the country this weekend, with Blackheath taking on Plymouth Albion.
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 have confirmed that experienced back Telusa Veainu has signed a new deal to stay with the club for a third season.
Doncaster Knights have confirmed that number eight Jasper McGuire has signed a new deal for next season after an impressive campaign with the Championship club.
Cornish Pirates have confirmed that hooker Morgan Nelson has signed a new deal to remain with the club for the 2026/27 season.
Doncaster Knights will not apply for Gallagher PREM promotion in 2026-27, citing financial monitoring and spending requirements.
The Netherlands international has played at various levels of the English game and has found a home at London Scottish.
Doncaster Knights add hooker Corey Tait for the rest of the season.
Cardiff prop Joe Cowell moves to Bedford Blues on a month-long loan.
Former Exeter and Worcester forward talks tackling a 500-mile cycling challenge for rugby mental health charity and the Warriors' return to the second tier of English club rugby.
Exclusive: The towering forward says England Under-20s must show the right attitude in what remains of the World Championship after seeing their title defence come to an end.
Josh Bainbridge, the seasoned flanker currently with Newcastle Falcons, has signed a deal to join Doncaster Knights ahead of the 2025–26 RFU Championship season.
English rugby’s second tier will be rebranded as 'Champ Rugby' from next season and will feature play-offs.
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.
Cornish Pirates sign Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Will Becconsall on loan ahead of Championship match against Cambridge.
The back-row turned prop discusses life in the Championship with Nottingham and being able to play both sides of the scrum.