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Junction improvements in Lady Bay Nottinghamshire County Council (Press Release)19:21 24-Mar-25
Yesterday
'Game changer' fourth River Trent road bridge in Nottingham takes big step forwards Nottinghamshire Live12:32 24-Mar-25
Cattle delighted as Pirates power to victory on Championship return Holsworthy Post11:06 24-Mar-25
In the last 7 days
Ampthill 43 – 32 Nottingham Official Web Site for Nottingham Rugby21:14 23-Mar-25
Open Statement by Whole Game Union Co Chair and Nottingham Rugby Chairman, Alistair Bow Official Web Site for Nottingham Rugby17:30 23-Mar-25
Alex Dolly holds nerve as Doncaster Knights stun Ealing Trailfinders again Yorkshire Post10:48 23-Mar-25
Talking Sport Now & Then: Doncaster RFC set to celebrate 150th anniversary Doncaster Free Press10:28 23-Mar-25
Match Report: Doncaster Knights 20 v 18 Ealing Trailfinders EALING.NEWS09:35 23-Mar-25
This Premiership cartel is strangling our game The Rugby Paper07:35 23-Mar-25
Three in a row makes fine finale for Lynn The Rugby Paper07:35 23-Mar-25
RFU Championship Round 13 round-up: Doncaster defeat Ealing Trailfinders Ealing Times20:46 22-Mar-25
DONNY DO THE DOUBLE OVER THE LEAGUE LEADERS Doncaster Knights - Official Site17:54 22-Mar-25
Bedford Blues slide to Hartpury defeat on Championship return Bedford Independent17:02 22-Mar-25
Opposition view: Cheika feels Tigers' derby-day preparation paid dividends Northampton Chronicle & Echo13:34 22-Mar-25
Leeds Knights legend Matt Haywood hoping to sign off from playing career in winning style Yorkshire Post09:21 22-Mar-25
Doncaster Knights v Ealing Trailfinders: Premiership calibre off the pitch versus Premiership… Yorkshire Post17:15 21-Mar-25
U16 Girls Tour Fundraising Doncaster Knights - Official Site16:27 21-Mar-25
Murphy joins Wales as Six Nations defence coach BBC14:28 21-Mar-25
The Championship returns after five-week break as Blues travel to Hartpury Bedford Independent12:53 21-Mar-25
TEAM NEWS – Knights named to face league leaders Ealing on Saturday Doncaster Knights - Official Site12:03 21-Mar-25
Team News | Nottingham to face Ampthill Official Web Site for Nottingham Rugby11:53 21-Mar-25
Four Saracens named in Red Roses Six Nations opener Saracens - Official Site10:08 21-Mar-25
New Wales Women coach says 'things are changing' as he reveals wife's sweet gesture to squad Wales Online19:16 20-Mar-25
MATCH DAY GUIDE Doncaster Knights - Official Site18:45 20-Mar-25
Tier 2 Board respond to promotion knock back RugbyPass17:45 20-Mar-25
Match preview: Ealing Trailfinders travel away to take on Doncaster Knights EALING.NEWS16:40 20-Mar-25
England suffer Alex Matthews blow ahead of Six Nations RugbyPass16:03 20-Mar-25
“We’re expecting, arguably our toughest test of the season” – Morgan Strong previews Ealing clash Doncaster Knights - Official Site15:31 20-Mar-25
Sevens player Shekells on England bench for Six Nations opener BBC14:11 20-Mar-25
Full debuts for Ives Campion, Venner in Red Roses opener vs Italy Sky Sports14:05 20-Mar-25
John Mitchell names England team to play Italy RugbyPass14:01 20-Mar-25
Saints Q&A: A lengthy chat with Phil Dowson ahead of derby day at the Gardens Northampton Chronicle & Echo13:48 20-Mar-25
Pirates gear up for return to Championship action The Voice12:15 20-Mar-25
Sean Lynn gives trio full debuts in first Wales team RugbyPass11:39 20-Mar-25
Supporter Information: London Scottish Cornish Pirates - Official Site20:28 19-Mar-25
Venner's 'rollercoaster ride' back to England squad BBC11:47 19-Mar-25
Coventry chief says Premiership needs more clubs BBC09:35 19-Mar-25
Fresh from Circus title win, Lewis ready for Wales duty RBS 6 Nations - Official Site09:27 19-Mar-25
Cornish Pirates score eight tries to defeat Royal Navy The Falmouth Packet23:14 18-Mar-25
Gloucester-Hartpury make history with third Women's Premiership title in a row Gloucester Live19:15 18-Mar-25
Ealing fail promotion criteria, stricken Newcastle unable to sign players TNT Sports17:51 18-Mar-25
Doncaster Knights granted RFU approval to claim promotion to Premiership - only problem is… Yorkshire Post17:14 18-Mar-25
Premiership set to remain without promotion and relegation The Independent15:45 18-Mar-25
Ealing fail to meet Premiership promotion criteria BBC14:56 18-Mar-25
RFU 'disqualify' two Championship clubs Rugby 36514:46 18-Mar-25
Setback for Ealing as Premiership ambitions dashed again RugbyPass14:31 18-Mar-25
Doncaster Knights meet Minimum Standards Criteria Audit for Premiership Rugby 25/26. Doncaster Knights - Official Site14:13 18-Mar-25
Sean Lynn: 'To have my family in that huddle, dreams do come true' RugbyPass13:40 18-Mar-25
In the last month
Job Vacancy | Events Manager Doncaster Knights - Official Site17:43 17-Mar-25
Four new faces in Red Roses squad for Six Nations Rugby 36516:38 17-Mar-25
Four uncapped players included in England’s Women’s Six Nations squad The Independent16:23 17-Mar-25
Aldcroft to captain Red Roses for Women's Six Nations Sky Sports16:06 17-Mar-25
John Mitchell names 4 uncapped players in England's Six Nations squad RugbyPass16:06 17-Mar-25
Who’s hot and who’s not: Fabulous France claim Six Nations double despite ‘thuggery’ while… Planet Rugby09:04 17-Mar-25
Third time's a charm: Where the PWR Final was won and lost RugbyPass20:48 16-Mar-25
Gloucester-Hartpury dismantle Saracens to claim PWR three-peat RugbyPass20:00 16-Mar-25
Pwr final highlights: Gloucester-Hartpury down Saracens to secure three-peat TNT Sports18:38 16-Mar-25
Gloucester-Hartpury complete three-peat to give Lynn fitting farewell The Independent18:21 16-Mar-25
The moment Gloucester-Hartpury secured a 'dazzling, audacious' three-peat TNT Sports18:07 16-Mar-25
Gloucester Hartpury does it a third time Rugby 36517:56 16-Mar-25
Gloucester-Hartpury claim third straight PWR title BBC17:20 16-Mar-25
MATCH REPORT | Gloucester-Hartpury 34-19 Saracens Women (PWR Final) Saracens - Official Site16:57 16-Mar-25
Hosts played friendly ahead of Friday night's Championship return Cornish Times15:01 16-Mar-25
Cambridge’s steep learning curve The Rugby Paper05:06 16-Mar-25
Bedford Blues warm up for Championship resumption with Army victory Bedford Independent10:35 15-Mar-25
Ex-England captain hails ‘remarkable’ Gloucester-Hartpury but warns Saracens will ‘thrive on… Planet Rugby20:12 14-Mar-25
Premiership Rugby Cup and Pwr finals: How to watch Sunday's double-header TNT Sports17:19 14-Mar-25
Wiltshire school rugby team are crowned national champions Salisbury Journal16:38 14-Mar-25
TEAM NEWS | Gloucester Hartpury Vs Saracens Women Saracens - Official Site16:27 14-Mar-25
Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens chase PWR history BBC16:24 14-Mar-25
Gloucester-Hartpury chasing three-peat in PWR Final Rugby 36515:56 14-Mar-25
Pirates looking to use Navy test as chance to get up to speed Bude & Stratton Post15:00 14-Mar-25
Pwr final: What Saracens, Gloucester-Hartpury coaches expect from ‘special’ showdown TNT Sports14:45 14-Mar-25
Head of rugby overwhelmed with pride despite missing out on national trophy Ealing Times16:54 13-Mar-25
Head of rugby bursting with delight after side lifts first-ever national trophy Ealing Times16:54 13-Mar-25
What to watch in women’s rugby: PWR final, Super Rugby Women’s RugbyPass16:39 13-Mar-25
Rugby returns to Goldington Road as Bedford Blues host The British Army Bedford Independent15:29 13-Mar-25
Katy Daly-McLean backs Gloucester-Hartpury to win third straight Premiership Women’s Rugby title The Rugby Paper10:09 13-Mar-25
'Licence to inspire' - Wales boss Lynn's Glos-Hartpury legacy BBC09:02 13-Mar-25
Saracens 'family' have mentality to keep winning - Galligan BBC18:57 12-Mar-25
Supporter Information: Royal Navy Cornish Pirates - Official Site13:31 12-Mar-25
Will Rigg Signs New Chiefs Contract Exeter Chiefs - Official Site12:05 12-Mar-25
Cornish Pirates’ 20 Years Anniversary Celebration Dinner a great success The Falmouth Packet07:53 12-Mar-25
Cornish Pirates Amateurs report: Tricky trip to Penryn pays off in the end The Falmouth Packet10:52 11-Mar-25
HEAD TO HEAD | Saracens Women Vs Gloucester-Hartpury Saracens - Official Site08:39 11-Mar-25
New faces to vie for World Cup spots Rugby 36517:36 10-Mar-25
England add 12 players to Women's Six Nations squad RugbyPass16:04 10-Mar-25
Knights add new sponsor with rebranding of ‘Keepmoat Corner’ Doncaster Knights - Official Site12:20 10-Mar-25
Bedford Blues Women edge Welwyn in Goldington Road thriller Bedford Independent11:56 10-Mar-25
Nottingham 47 – 15 British Army Official Web Site for Nottingham Rugby11:13 10-Mar-25
Highlights: Exeter hold off Ealing to reach Premiership Rugby Cup final TNT Sports14:18 9-Mar-25
Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 28 v 24 Ealing Trailfinders EALING.NEWS10:15 9-Mar-25
Ealing go close but Chiefs sneak home The Rugby Paper08:10 9-Mar-25
Champions set sights on making it three in a row The Rugby Paper08:10 9-Mar-25
John on hand to lead Cambridge fightback The Rugby Paper08:10 9-Mar-25
Chiefs made to fight as they book place in Premiership Cup final Crediton Courier18:27 8-Mar-25
Exeter Chiefs player ratings from Ealing Trailfinders win - 'An absolute menace' Devon Live16:53 8-Mar-25
Exeter Chiefs set up Premiership Rugby Cup final with Bath after narrow win over Ealing… Devon Live16:12 8-Mar-25
Ealing edged out by Chiefs in semi-final West London Sport15:36 8-Mar-25
Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 28 – 24 Ealing Trailfinders Exeter Chiefs - Official Site15:21 8-Mar-25
Exeter beat Ealing to reach Prem Cup final BBC15:12 8-Mar-25
Listen: Premiership Rugby Cup - Exeter Chiefs v Ealing Trailfinders BBC13:50 8-Mar-25
Ex-Wales international Paul Turner leaves Ampthill 'with a heavy heart' RugbyPass13:36 7-Mar-25
Ex-Wales fly-half Turner steps down as Ampthill boss BBC13:01 7-Mar-25
Team News: Chiefs Name Side for Ealing Semi-Final Clash Exeter Chiefs - Official Site12:03 7-Mar-25
Get to Know Ealing Trailfinders Exeter Chiefs - Official Site09:31 7-Mar-25
Rugby round-up: Hartpury, Cinderford victories; Newent, Smiths, Tewkesbury close in on title… Gloucester Live15:39 6-Mar-25
Northampton's Mapu banned for dangerous tackle BBC15:14 6-Mar-25
Saints No.8 Mapu hit with suspension after dismissal against Ealing Trailfinders Northampton Chronicle & Echo14:52 6-Mar-25
Jeffery Addison (1934 – 2025) Official Web Site for Nottingham Rugby13:41 6-Mar-25
NTU 1st XV Captain to make Nottingham Debut Official Web Site for Nottingham Rugby12:40 6-Mar-25
Demons Double at Castle Park this weekend Doncaster Knights - Official Site16:09 5-Mar-25
Ealing Trailfinders travel to Exeter for the semi-finals of the Premiership Rugby Cup EALING.NEWS08:03 5-Mar-25
Hat-trick hero and milestone man help Pirates to victory The Falmouth Packet23:04 4-Mar-25
Top 6 demand contributes to Championship clubs' imminent Cup exit RugbyPass17:54 4-Mar-25

      
            
      
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The RFU Championship is the professional second tier of rugby union in England, featuring twelve teams for the 2024-25 season. The competition showcases talented players and coaches striving for promotion to Premiership Rugby, with the champions earning a play-off opportunity against the bottom-placed Premiership side.

The RFU Championship also serves as a platform for local communities to engage with their clubs, with matches often featuring passionate support and grassroots initiatives. Clubs work hard to nurture homegrown talent and forge strong connections with their fan bases, emphasising the important role the Championship plays in the English rugby union landscape.

Established in 2009 following a restructuring of the national league system, the RFU Championship has undergone various changes in format and promotion criteria over the years. Despite facing challenges, the league remains an essential stepping stone for aspiring Premiership clubs and a proving ground for up-and-coming players and coaches.

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