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

Exclusive: The University of Nottingham's skipper is about to close the book on his student rugby career and while he is now thinking about his future, his primary focus is on representing his country this weekend.

Towering at 6ft 10in, the 19-year-old second-row, who will be involved with England U20s in the upcoming Six Nations, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his journey so far, coming from Hong Kong and playing BUCS Super Rugby.

Coming into the third round of Heineken Champions Cup action, Ollie Chessum and his Leicester Tigers teammates have experienced back-to-back losses in the Gallagher Premiership and will be looking to get back to winning ways against Clermont.

After an injury-ravaged spell in Premiership Academies, Lewis Barratt is now loving life with the University of Nottingham as the team aims to reach BUCS Super Rugby, all whilst balancing his studies and playing in the Championship at the weekends.

Paul Westgate’s side completed part one of what could be a memorable season whilst the University of Exeter ended the campaign with a league and cup double on BUCS Big Wednesday.

Leicester Tigers and Nottingham Rugby have announced a formal partnership ahead of the 2021/22 season.

After defeating both Ealing and Doncaster Knights in recent weeks, Mark McCall's side will be aiming to continue their momentum.

Nottingham assistant coach David Ross exclusively chats to TRU’s Callum Wood about the start of the Championship season.

Nottingham Trent University have paid tribute 1st XV captain Tom Miller following his tragic death.

With the final round of the World Tens Series taking place in Bermuda this weekend, TRU spoke to Nottingham and Miami Sun coach David Ross.

Having left professional rugby this time last year, Carl Kirwan is moving clubs once more as he will be lining up for Nottingham in the Championship next season.

Nottingham chairman Alistair Bow has called on the RFU to step up to the mark to help the English game during the coronavirus pandemic.

Seven years after leaving Nottingham for pastures new in Hong Kong, Joe Harvey spoke with Craig Hammond about his career in England, his role with the Hong Kong National team and about his involvement with one of rugby union’s latest formats, Global Rapid Rugby

David Ross has reiterated the importance of university rugby as he begins his new venture with Nottingham.

Leicester Tigers have completed the signings of EW Viljoen and Harno Liebenberg from Super Rugby while forward Jordan Coghlan has moved to Welford Road from Championship side Nottingham.

TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Nottingham Rugby and long-time Championship player Billy Robinson about a strong start to the campaign, the importance of University rugby and his own coaching ambitions.

In the second of three interviews conducted at Nottingham Rugby Club, Joe Harvey spoke to head coach Neil Fowkes.

Newcastle Falcons warmed up for the new season with a 47-26 win over Championship side Nottingham during their pre-season game at home on Saturday.

The 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season was launched at Twickenham today, with all 12 clubs in attendance.