Championship Clubs Podcast

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 talk a captivating campaign and first crown for the Islanders.  

Congratulations again to Jersey Reds for securing the Championship title and to every other club who played their part in creating a momentous spectacle across the league. 

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 Richmond in a potential relegation showdown. 

As well as that, there's four other mouth-watering games which deserve equal attention including another highly anticipated #BattleofBedfordshire as Ampthill look for revenge from Boxing Day. 

Joining us to talk through it all with Ross Hancock is Jersey's James Mitchell, Richmond's Stephen Kerins - formerly of London Scottish and Ealing Trailfinders - as well as regular contributor Charlie Beckett.

It's set to be a cracker this weekend. Best of luck to all teams involved. 

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

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

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.