RFU Championship

Greene King IPA Championship - Round Five Review

London Irish continued their perfect start to the Greene King IPA season, but Cornish Pirates' winning record was ended in Round Five while London Scottish, Richmond, Jersey Reds and Nottingham all secured victories.
3 October 2018

The case of Earl Thomas and the precariousness of professional rugby

After NFL star Earl Thomas suffered a broken leg on the weekend, TRU's Ben Mercer reflects on the impact injuries can have on rugby players in this country who are contracted.
2 October 2018

Greene King IPA Championship - Round Four Review

Round Four in the Greene King IPA Championship was a good week for Nottingham, Hartpury RFC and London Scottish who all secured excellent wins whilst the early front runners didn't falter. Connor Hickinbottom has the latest for TRU...
28 September 2018

'Japan 2019 has to be something on the radar'

Bedford Blues' Will Hooley chatted to Joe Harvey about all things Championship rugby, representing the USA as well as his personal ambitions at club and international level.
21 September 2018

Greene King IPA Championship - Round Three Review

Connor Hickinbottom takes a look back at last week's Championship action as Cornish Pirates shone once again.
20 September 2018

Greene King IPA Championship - Round Three Preview

Two rounds of action have flown in the Greene King IPA Championship and TRU contributor Connor Hickinbottom takes a look ahead to this weekend's fixtures.
14 September 2018

Jersey is the right place to try and make that step back up - Augustin Slowik

Jersey Reds’ Augustin Slowik talked to TRU about moving to the island, the new tackle law, his brother and his future hopes.
12 September 2018

GK IPA Championship Review: Round 2

Following the Greene King IPA Championship’s second round, TRU’s Joe Harvey has rounded up the weekend’s action.
11 September 2018

Greene King IPA Championship - Round One Review

Ahead of this weekend's fixtures, Connor Hickinbottom takes a look back at the action from Round One of this year's GK IPA Championship.
7 September 2018

GK IPA Championship preview 2018-19

TRU contributor Connor Hickinbottom looks at this season’s contenders in the GK IPA Championship.
31 August 2018

Ben Mercer Column: The Arms Race for South West Talent

Last Friday night, I went to watch my old team Cornish Pirates triumph over an Exeter Chiefs XV in a preseason friendly at the Mennaye.
21 August 2018

New tackle height law to be trialled during Championship Cup

The Rugby Football Union on Wednesday has announced that a new tackle height law will be trialled during the upcoming season of Championship Cup.
25 July 2018

Samoa international TJ Ioane makes London Irish switch

Samoa international TJ Ioane will be featuring in the Greene King IPA Championship in the upcoming 2018/19 season after he was signed by London Irish.
25 July 2018

London Irish confirm signing of Pat Cilliers

London Irish have confirmed the signing of South Africa international Pat Cilliers ahead of the 2018/19 season.
16 July 2018

Loughborough trio ready to make the grade with London Scottish

The Championship outfit have recruited three players from Loughborough for the 2018-19 campaign and TRU had a chat with the Exiles’ new signings.
27 June 2018

Harlequins announce Codling as forwards coach

Harlequins have named the head coach of Ealing Trailfinders Alex Codling as their new forwards coach.
26 June 2018

Championship Cup competition announced

The inaugural edition of Championship Cup has been launched on Friday with the tournament kicking-off on 1st September.
22 June 2018

Ben Williams on life after Cardiff Met, his move to Ealing and his aims in the Championship

After our interview with Ealing's Jake Elwood last week, TRU's Joe Harvey caught up with teammate Ben Williams as he discusses moving to Vallis Way.
22 June 2018

Michael Le Bourgeois on leaving Bedford and his determination not to make up the numbers at Wasps

Michael Le Bourgeois has spoken to Talking Rugby Union about his move to Wasps – including why it was far from straightforward to leave Bedford and his excitement of playing in the Gallagher Premiership.
13 June 2018

Ellwood: ‘They are a thriving club who want to improve which is what I want to do as well’

Former Northumbria University student Jake Ellwood has recently joined Championship side Ealing and he is looking forward to the challenge ahead.
13 June 2018