Championship Clubs Podcast

A bumper issue to kickstart the Festive period!  After some shock results in Round 6, and more intriguing battles to follow this weekend, Ross and Charlie conduct their usual preview / review as we begin to look towards 2024 and the business end of the season.  As a special Christmas treat, we've also got the return of pod original, Ben Gulliver to talk a little bit more about the second-tier and...

Delighted to be joined this week by Nottingham's greatest try scorer throughout their illustrious history, David Williams. One of the Championship's most deadly finishers, the man affectionately known as 'Cheese' talks his time in the second-tier and hopes for a big campaign this time around.  Elsewhere, Ross and Charlie debrief on recent results and look ahead to the upcoming action which include...

No rest for the wicked because as soon as the Premiership Rugby Cup pool stages draws to a close, the Championship league season is upon us!  It's set to be another cracking second-tier campaign and we're back with a preview show, as well as further chat on the sad demise of Jersey Reds. In addition, head across to our Instagram account for chat from all 11 clubs!

After two stunning rounds of Premiership Rugby Cup action, which saw big wins against top-flight opposition for Jersey, Ealing and Coventry; Ross and Charlie are back to talk all the latest news from the Championship!  And..... spoiler alert! Charlie reveals his next destination having agreed a deal to remain in the second flight of English rugby for a little bit longer.... 

We're back for the 23/24 Championship league & cup campaign and we're kicking off with a bumper episode to get back into the swing of things!  As well as previewing an exciting first round of Premiership Rugby Cup fixtures, and creating our 'Summer Signings XV', we're delighted to be joined by former Bedford, Leicester, Gloucester now Ealing utility back, Billy Twelvetrees.  A huge champion of...

It's been a fascinating second-tier campaign which concluded in appropriate and dramatic fashion last Saturday as Ealing retained their Championship Cup title with a 35-31 victory over Jersey Reds.   Ahead of that game, and just as Jersey were boarding the plane to the mainland for the last time in the 22/23 season, we were fortunate enough to speak with Jersey Director of Rugby, Harvey Biljon to...

The penultimate round of Championship fixtures which comes this weekend is set to be HUGE with two live stream games and massive connotations at both ends of the table to resolve.  We've lined-up a bumper episode to suit the occasion with voices associated to all four of the teams most in the spotlight this weekend as Jersey Reds host Ealing Trailfinders in a title decider and London Scottish face...

After a short sabbatical, Ross Hancock and Ampthill skipper, Charlie Beckett are back to discuss all the latest from the second tier including the HUGE game at Goldington Road on Saturday as Bedford Blues attempt to halt Jersey Reds' title charge.  

Championship Clubs Committee Vice Chairman and now Ealing Trailfinders Strategic Advisor, Simon Halliday joins us to talk all things second-tier including the following:  - Ealing Ospreys merger - Trailfinders promotion case - Future of the elite game The former England international and ex chairman of European Professional Club Rugby joins host Mike Casey to give a fascinating insight about the s...

Fresh from an emphatic set of results throughout January, Ross Hancock is joined by Caldy skipper JJ Dickinson to talk all things Championship Rugby including the latest on Worcester/Wasps, promotion/relegation and this weekend's fixtures. 

Bumper episode this week!  With the National One title race hotting up with a spot in next season's Championship at stake, we've caught up with Cambridge Director of Rugby, Richie Williams to discuss all the current goings on in the third tier ahead of a pivotal round of fixtures with the promotion contenders all squaring off tomorrow.  We've also been joined by this season's Championship live str...

Ampthill skipper Charlie Beckett joins Ross Hancock to discuss all the current talking points in Championship Rugby as we prepare for the first full weekend schedule of fixtures in 2023 - including 2nd v 3rd as Coventry host Jersey Reds.  There's also time for a reflection on the recent Festive fixtures, a look towards the future and a potential league restructure, as well as many more topics of d...

The final Championship Clubs Podcast of 2022! Michael Casey is joined by former Rotherham Titan and Doncaster Knight, Robin 'Bomber' Hislop who discusses his time in the second-tier as well as a tumultuous last few months having signed for Saracens after his time at Wasps came to a frustrating end.  Thank you for your continued support to the pod. A Happy New Year from all the team and we look for...

Founder of online programme platform, Zeoon and Coventry hooker Will Biggs joins Ross Hancock and Ryan Robinson to preview an exciting round of festive action which includes table toppers Ealing v Jersey on a free live stream this Christmas Eve. 

After a sabbatical, Ben Gulliver is back to join Ross Hancock and discuss all the latest talking points in Championship Rugby as league action resumes this afternoon - including a free live stream of Pirates v Ealing. 

Ampthill skipper Charlie Beckett joins Ross Hancock to discuss everything that has happened in Championship Rugby and Championship Cup action so far this season in a special 'Mid Term Report' special.  A first victory of the campaign for London Scottish last time out, the exciting battle coming up between the two league pace setters and all this weekend's fixtures are on the agenda as the pair dis...

Following two Premiership clubs entering administration, Worcester Warriors and Wasps, we hear from some leading voices within the Championship about the current state of affairs in English rugby.  Michael Casey is back to host and is joined by Bedford Blues COO, Gareth Alred; Cornish Pirates CEO, Rebecca Thomas and Coventry CEO, Nick Johnston.  Every topic currently making the national rugby head...

Ahead of what we anticipate being another exciting round of Championship rugby action, now regular contributor and Ampthill captain Charlie Beckett joins Ross Hancock to discuss the latest from the second tier - including a review/preview of fixtures and results. 

Ahead of another pulsating round of Championship fixtures, Ampthill captain Charlie Beckett joins Ross and Gully to talk all things in the second tier. 

Freshly back from injury and returning to Championship action, current London Scottish and former Bedford fly-half, Harry Sheppard joins Ross and Gully to discuss all the latest from the second flight.  From still harbouring Premiership ambitions to loving life in the Championship, we've got it all covered as Sheppard takes us through his career and the personal battles that have seen him get to w...

Ahead of the new Championship campaign beginning this evening, Gully and Cornish Pirates' Ross Hancock give an overview on the 12 competing clubs. 

Mark Evans joins us on the latest episode of the Championship Clubs Podcast, as we countdown to the highly anticipated 2022/23 campaign, to give us his view on the future of the second tier. Former Director of Rugby and CEO at Saracens and Harlequins, Evans has over 30 years' experience at the top of the game with similar roles at Western Force, Global Rapid Rugby and Melbourne Storm.  On the eve...

As we close in on the 2022/23 Championship campaign, learn more about the newest members of the second-tier, Caldy RFC, with Head Coach Matt Cairns joining Mike and Gully to discuss all the latest updates from the club. 

A lot has been made in the past week of the number of Premiership rugby players left without a contract following the 2022/23 campaign, with over 100 looking for a new club ahead of the new season.  In the Championship, there isn't the level of support as seen in the top-tier with less resources and access to a support network looking at potential options and transition.  Former Leicester, Glouces...

Our first feature length episode for a good few months sees big Jim Hamilton join Mike & Gully to talk all things #ChampRugby as everyone quickly turns their attentions to the upcoming 2022/23 Championship season.