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 stream commentator, Joe Byrnes who chats with Ross Hancock and Ben Gulliver about the need for more...

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 discussion surrounding the second-tier. 

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 forward to bringing you more exciting new content in 2023. 

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 discuss the latest from the second-tier.

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 headlines helps compose an insightful discussion about the sport we all love, including offering some...

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 where he is today.  Ross and Gully also review the past two rounds of fixtures which saw Caldy...

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 of his announcement as CEO of the new Super Rugby franchise, Fijian Drua, we catch up with him...

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, Gloucester and England wing Leon Lloyd has created a company, Centrum Solutions, to try and bridge...

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. 

It's the last induction into the 2021/22 Team of the Season and it's a bumper episode to round off a fantastic two weeks of announcements!  Another challenging one with four really worthy candidates up for selection and a split decision from our panellists making it one of the hardest inclusions to decide upon.  In the end, it's a third inclusion for Doncaster Knights as their rising Welsh star gets in following two stellar performances against the champions amid a fantastic season on a...

Into the penultimate position where four speedster right wingers battle it out to join Dean Adamson in the wing positions of the 2021/22 Championship Clubs Podcast and Championship Rugby Team of the Season.  Less debate, more admiration this time as the player with the most inclusions into the Team of the Week of the whole Championship (6) this season secured his rightful place following 15 tries from 18 appearances.   

Just three to go until the Championship Clubs Podcast & Championship Rugby Team of the Season is revealed in full!  And this one, for the coveted outside centre jersey, leads to another healthy debate as four quality Championship stars go head-to-head.  In the end, Ampthill get their first inclusion following another impressive season from their versatile former Welsh 7s representative. 

Surely there's space in the Championship Team of the Season for the division's leading marksman?  The influential Hartpury 10/12 faced some stiff competition to retain the jersey from last season with others from the top four sides also in the discussion.  In the end, the soon to be Bristol Bear did retain his spot in another fantastic campaign from a personal perspective, pipping the likes of Will Maisey, Sam Olver and Russell Bennett to the top of the points tally. 

Moving on the left wing and a unanimous decision on this one with one stand out candidate shining through above the rest.  It's back-to-back inductions for Bedford Blues as their returning homegrown winger, who scored his 100th club try just two weeks ago, gets the nod after another scintillating campaign.     

Another tough decision to separate some of the Championship Rugby's most lethal marksmen across the 2021/22 campaign, with the fly-halves of four of the league's top five up for nomination.  With Pirates, Bedford and Doncaster all represented in both the discussion and the debate, it was always going to be a close call. In the end, Judge Gulliver cast the final verdict as Bedford Blues get their first induction into the XV. 

We move into the backs division and start with the coveted scrum half jersey, as another four tenacious candidates are put forward.  After a few difficult decisions in the back row, this one was relatively easier in comparison with a unanimous decision across the board to induct a fourth Ealing Trailfinders player into the side as the champions pull clear in terms of players selected. 

We conclude our forwards pack inductions with one of the toughest decision within the entire XV as four more than worthy winners go head-to-head for the coveted jersey.  Two Champ warriors, last year's winner and a new star on the block are discussed as the team struggle to separate them and decide on a winner.  In the end, the retiring Covskin just about gets the nod to bring a perfect ending to a fantastic Championship career. 

The penultimate position in the forwards pack sees the openside jersey up for discussion as Jersey's captain squares off against two Bedfordshire stalwarts and an Ealing bruiser.  In the end, there wasn't too much discussion on this one as the 16-try powerhouse, who helped Trailfinders towards the title with numerous impressive displays, comes out on top following another impressive campaign at Vallis Way