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.
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.
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.
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.
The recognition for university rugby continues to grow and after another thrilling domestic campaign, some of the best emerging talents in England now have the chance to play for their country.
After two months of competition, Georgia and Portugal will compete for the main prize. Francisco Isaac previews Finals Day in Paris and picks out a few names to look out for.
Nottingham lock says there is a buzz around the Championship and the second tier should be cherished.
Leinster have confirmed that Ireland international fly-half Ross Byrne will be unavailable until the new year following an injury setback.
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.
With Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints to come in the Premiership Rugby Cup, the next couple of weeks are exciting for Olver - who is also keen to see cousin Tom return for England at the Rugby World Cup.
English Championship club Jersey Reds have confirmed on Thursday that they will be entering into administration.
Baxter feels there must be a more 'sport-friendly' way of keeping a level of promotion and relegation between the Premiership and the Championship after Saturday's opponents Jersey Reds were denied a place in the top-flight last year.
Saturday was an experience Caldy won't forget in a hurry as they performed valiantly in defeat against Leicester Tigers.