Robbie Smith has never been afraid of putting in the hard yards during his fledgling career - and, as such, he had no qualms about moving from his Glasgow base in the summer in the search of more game time.

Read Charlie Beckett's his latest TRU column.

Charlie Beckett discusses *that* night against Russia and the upcoming Championship campaign.

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

Following a summer of fighting for their place in the Championship, Richmond are now preparing for life in National One.

In recent years, Jersey Rugby Club has been the breeding ground for several players that have gone on to become Premiership regulars, with some even progressing to gain international honours.

Last week, Yorkshire Carnegie agreed to bring Joe Ford back to the club, but the announcement was not received well.

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

Former Scotland under-20 cap Reuben Norville is buzzing ahead of the 2019/20 season as he looks to continue his rugby and education journey simultaneously thanks to an exciting link-up.

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.

Newcastle Falcons skipper Will Welch has committed his immediate future to the club after signing a new four-year contract.

Former Exeter Chief Matt Jess discusses this weekend’s South West Beach Rugby festival which aims to raise awareness for mental health + he talks about his transition out of professional rugby, representing Taunton and his new venture with Cornish Pirates.

Following on from his first article focusing on the current problems with the Championship, Ben Mercer has provided some solutions in his second in-depth piece.

It is a debate that continues to rage on and former Championship player Ben Mercer discusses why scrapping promotion and relegation between the top two tiers of English rugby is not the way forward.

Nottingham Rugby’s chairman Alistair Bow spoke with TRU about how beneficial the club’s link is with Nottingham Trent University.

The Rugby Football Union has called off the trial of a new tackle height law after the concussions saw a rise in the Championship Cup.

Maliq Holden says his time at Hartpury has given him confidence to kick on as he continues his career in the Championship with Cornish Pirates.

Jersey Reds' Charlie Beckett believes moving down the Championship was the right move in his career and the former Gloucester and Leicester Tigers player is now enjoying life on the Chanel Island.

S&C staff are some of the most important employees at a rugby club, making sure the squad are not only in the best possible condition to perform in terms of their physical capacity, but also keeping them as fresh and free of fatigue as possible.

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.