RFU Championship

Rob Webber Exclusive: Jersey's success, thoughts on the Championship, more 'spice' with Ealing and cheering on Sale

Webber has been with the Championship winners for almost three years and feels Jersey have the foundations in place to take the next step.
12 May 2023

Cambridge ready for one last cup final as day of destiny awaits

Richie Williams and Cambridge have displayed immense resolve to take this sensational National One title race to the wire and now the Blood and Sand can create history on Saturday.
28 April 2023

Ospreys and Ealing Trailfinders merger on the table amid WRU financial struggles

With Ospreys and Ealing Trailfinders reportedly pondering the suggestion of a merger, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at the scenario surrounding the two teams as financial issues continue to dog Welsh rugby.
7 March 2023

Wasps to play in the Championship next season while Worcester Warriors’ withdraw application

From the start of next season, the RFU have confirmed that Wasps will compete in the Championship.
15 February 2023

Doncaster Knights eligible for Premiership promotion

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Doncaster Knights have met the minimum standards criteria to feature in the Premiership next season provided they achieve promotion in the ongoing Championship.
14 February 2023

Stourbridge decision to accept Worcester proposal "still remains firmly in the hands of our membership"

The decision for the Stourbridge to go into partnership with Worcester Warriors is one "which remains firmly in the hands" of the club's membership.
9 February 2023

RFU announce ‘waist and below’ tackle policy for community game for next season

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that the RFU Council had voted to lower the height of the tackle in community rugby.
19 January 2023

'Little old Caldy' - How the Wirral club shocked Ealing and the Championship

Caldy's fightback against Ealing was the latest chapter in the remarkable rise of the club and it also shone a light on the value of English rugby's second tier.
11 January 2023

Wasps’ future secure while RFU reject Worcester Warriors’ application to compete in 2023/24

On Friday the Rugby Football Union confirmed that their application to return to professional rugby in the 2023/24 season was successful, while Worcester Warriors’ was denied.
17 December 2022

Dan Murphy Exclusive: ‘I am a massive believer and advocate of this league’

Starting his professional career in the Premiership off the back of two years playing university rugby, Hartpury’s head coach Dan Murphy spoke to TRU about the Hartpury ‘pathway’.
8 November 2022

James Williams Exclusive: Taking his opportunity at Bristol Bears after standout years with Hartpury

After two years in the Championship, James Williams spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about coming back to the top-flight.
31 August 2022

Exclusive: Hometown head coach Alex Rae on making Coventry’s supporters proud

Coventry Rugby’s new head coach Alex Rae spoke to TRU about taking charge of his hometown team in the Championship.
18 August 2022

Josh Basham Exclusive: “I do really want to make an impact”

Returning to London Irish after being with Durham University and Newcastle Falcons, Josh Basham spoke to Joe Harvey at the Exiles’ Hazelwood training base to discuss his move home, that time away and pressing on with his childhood team.
17 August 2022

Steven Shingler Exclusive: You always think ‘I wonder what standard we would be in the Premiership?'

TRU heard from Steven Shingler about the club’s campaign as well as the disappointment of not moving into the Premiership.
24 May 2022

Meet Matt Gallagher: The hooker who scored 36 tries this season and is now on his way to the Championship

The 22-year-old broke the National Two North record for the most tries scored by a single player in a campaign.
11 May 2022

Lewis Barrett Exclusive: The University of Nottingham flanker balancing BUCS with the Championship

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.
12 April 2022

Exclusive: Richmond’s Mark Bright prior to his 200th Championship appearance

Due to make his 200th Championship appearance this weekend for Richmond, Mark Bright spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about his achievement.
22 March 2022

Newcastle head coach Dave Walder: "You can just look at the stats to see what a great place the Championship is"

With proposals surrounding the future of the Championship, TRU heard from Newcastle head coach Dave Walder.
23 February 2022

Luke Stratford Exclusive: “I never expected to get back to the Championship”

Stratford, who is back plying his trade at Hartpury RFC, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the club’s player pathway.
26 January 2022

Exclusive: Doncaster’s Steve Boden talks promotion and being Yorkshire’s leading light

Joe Harvey spoke to Doncaster Head Coach Steve Boden about the team’s aspirations and the club's application to join the Premiership.
19 January 2022