Championship Clubs Podcast

As we prepare for a rebrand of the league to Champ Rugby from 1st July, we're looking back on what has been a fantastic 15 years of the Championship and pick our squad of 'Legends' with a whole host of impressive names up for discussion. 

Let us know your thoughts as Ross, Charlie and Gareth try to pick the very best to ply their trade in the league - some extremely difficult decisions trying to assemble this side.

In a week where the new brand and format for the league has been launched, Ross catches up with Worcester Warriors CEO, Stephen Vaughan and Bedford Blues COO, Gareth Alred to talk all the latest developments. 

- Name rebrand to 'Champ Rugby' for 25/26

- Play-offs at both ends of the table next season 

- Worcester's return to the league

- Usual preview / review with just three rounds of action to go

As Richmond prepare to lift the National One Title this afternoon, their skipper Alex Schwarz talks to Ross Hancock about how the Londoners are preparing for a return to the second-tier of English rugby. 

Plus there's the usual preview/review and chat about all the latest news coming from the game in this country including discussions of a franchise system moving forward and Worcester continuing their road back to rugby.

An instant reaction piece to today's announcement which saw the Tier 2 Board confirm the clubs for next season, which sees a return to rugby for Worcester Warriors. 

Ross and Charlie catch up with Bedford Blues Chief Operating Officer, Gareth Alred to discuss all the latest news including the recent SGM. 

Plus there's still time for a little nausing with the familiar preview/review of recent Championship fixtures and results.

As Championship Rugby prepares to make it's long awaited return after a six week hiatus, Ross and Charlie are back talking all the latest news from the second tier. 

Discussion points this episode include results from the minimum standards audit for promotion to the Premiership, Newcastle's expected loan payments as well as the usual preview / review ahead of a jam packed weekend of high octane action. 

In addition, fresh off announcing Crowd Angel as our new pod sponsor, we're delighted to have been joined by Andy Hunns, their brand and marketing executive... and a big Bedford Blues supporter!