RFU Championship

GK IPA Championship Preview: Saracens ready for second-tier bow

The Championship is finally back after a 12-month absence so here is TRU's Callum Wood to guide you through the opening weekend of the season.
5 March 2021

Alex Lewington Exclusive: "It’s more about driving our own standards"

Saracens are set to begin life in the Championship this weekend and Alex Lewington is targeting an immediate return to the top-flight.
2 March 2021

Why the return of the Championship means much more than just the resumption of the second tier

Joe Harvey spoke to current Premiership stars Lewis Ludlow and Dan Robson, as well as Wasps head coach Lee Blackett, about the importance of the competition.
2 March 2021

Mark Bright Exclusive: “I’ve just been finding it hard because it’s been 12 months since I played any rugby”

The 2020/21 Greene King IPA Championship season will be without London Scottish and Mark Bright, but both will be back.
23 February 2021

Louis Grimoldby Exclusive: “The generosity of our community means we can take our place in the Championship"

Ampthill and District have recently confirmed they will be taking part in the truncated Greene King IPA Championship season.
16 February 2021

Exclusive: Doncaster Knights Joe Ford on returning to play and having a strong Championship

With a trip to Saracens in the Ealing Trailfinders Cup on the horizon, Doncaster Knights Backs Coach Joe Ford spoke to TRU.
9 February 2021

Exclusive: Elliot Chilvers - It was nice to feel valued as an individual

With Ealing playing Saracens in the Trailfinders Challenge Cup this weekend, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Trailfinders Rugby Academy graduate Elliot Chilvers.
5 February 2021

London Scottish pull out of Championship season after rejecting government loan

London Scottish have pulled out of the upcoming Championship season after rejecting government loans.
3 February 2021

Seb Nagle-Taylor Exclusive: 'I didn’t even know professional rugby was a pathway'

Gloucester’s dynamic Number 8 reflects on his journey to Kingsholm and why stepping down the rugby pyramid reignited his love for the game.
29 January 2021

Analyse this: Torgut delighted to be continuing his rugby journey with eager Doncaster Knights

Doncaster Knights are preparing for their first fixture for over 10 months, and analyst Burhan Torgut is excited for the team to return to action.
27 January 2021

Charlie Beckett Column: Why #ICare

In his latest column for TRU, Charlie Beckett discusses the women's game after a number of negative comments were posted on social media following the postponement of the Six Nations.
20 January 2021

Exclusive - Clermont's Rory Jennings: I’d rather be keeping up the momentum of the season

Clermont's Rory Jennings spoke to Joe Harvey about the Top 14's decision to continue their season amid the Covid-19 pandemic, plus the fly-half discusses life in France following his move to the Stade Marcel-Michelin.
15 January 2021

Exclusive: Craig Hampson talks Ealing ahead of the Trailfinders Challenge Cup

As Ealing prepare to host Saracens in the opening round of the Trailfinders Challenge Cup, TRU spoke to scrum-half Craig Hampson.
14 January 2021

Book Review - From Tanqueray to the Championship: The History of Ampthill & District Rugby Club

Following the release of Ampthill’s complete history, Joe Harvey has reviewed From Tanqueray to the Championship.
14 December 2020

Charlie Beckett Column: My concerns about the 2020/21 Premiership season

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Charlie Beckett writes about his concerns as we prepare for the return of the Gallagher Premiership this weekend.
19 November 2020

Exclusive: Nottingham's David Ross on coaching again with the Miami Sun

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.
6 November 2020

Sanitisation tunnels at Doncaster Knights could help fans return to stadiums

Doncaster Knights have recently introduced an additional safety measure at Castle Park which could pave the way for supporters to return to rugby stadiums.
28 October 2020

Will Hurrell Exclusive: Bristol are going to have to be really on it

Ahead of Bristol's Challenge Cup final against Toulon on Friday night, Joe Harvey spoke to former Bear Will Hurrell about the club, his recovery from a stroke as well as his work with Plymouth Albion.
15 October 2020

Exclusive: Matt Williams - We are going to do it our own way

In an exclusive interview with Talking Rugby Union, London Irish’s Matt Williams spoke to Joe Harvey about the club’s Premiership campaign ahead of Monday’s Saracens test.
29 August 2020

Purewal aiming high as young Scot prepares for English Championship with Richmond

Lockdown and the subsequent phases have been tough for many young rugby players, but Aaron Purewal turned the ‘downtime’ into a positive.
27 August 2020