Championship Clubs Podcast

Championship Clubs Podcast | Season 3 | Episode 16 | Charlie Beckett

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 Podcast | Season 3 | Episode 15 | Simon Halliday

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 state of the English game and Championship Rugby's potential role moving forwards.  

Championship Clubs Podcast | Season 3 | Episode 14 | JJ Dickinson

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. 

Championship Clubs Podcast | Season 3 | Episode 13 | Richie Williams & Joe Byrnes

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 wider promotion of the league as well as the usual preview-review.  

Championship Clubs Podcast | Season 3 | Episode 12 | Full full round of action in 2023

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. 

Championship Clubs Podcast | Season 3 | Episode 11 | Robin ’Bomber’ Hislop

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. 

Championship Clubs Podcast | Series 3 | Episode 10 | Will Biggs

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. 

Championship Clubs Podcast | Series 3 | Episode 9 | League action resumes

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. 

Championship Clubs Podcast | Series 3 | Episode 8 | Mid Term Report

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.

Championship Clubs Podcast | Series 3 Episode 7 | State of the Game: The Champ Rugby View

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 resolutions as to what the potential next steps for the game and second tier could be.