Championship Archives - Talking Rugby Union

Alex Goode Exclusive: “I want to be winning again with this group of players”

June 19, 2021

The Saracens stalwart hopes his side can build from their experience in the GK IPA Championship and return to challenging for the big prizes.

TRU Podcast – The Championship, Six Nations wrap-up & Lions ft. Charlie Beckett & Callum Wood

March 25, 2021

As the Six Nations draws to a close, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are back with a TRU Podcast and they discuss the Six…

Jackson Wray Exclusive: Targeting the Saracens boys was the easy thing to do

March 18, 2021

After contributing to Saracens’ 45-13 win over Jersey Reds at the weekend, Joe Harvey spoke to club stalwart Jackson Wray about the club’s start…

Billy Vunipola wants to make use of every game opportunity

January 18, 2021

Saracens’ England international Billy Vunipola says he wants to make use of every game opportunity to prepare himself for the upcoming international season. The…

Exclusive: Craig Hampson talks Ealing ahead of the Trailfinders Challenge Cup

January 14, 2021

As Ealing prepare to host Saracens in the opening round of the Trailfinders Challenge Cup, TRU spoke to scrum-half Craig Hampson.

Hartpury coach Ryan Lamb hopes ring-fencing idea will only be a short-term measure

January 6, 2021

The former Premiership and Championship player has experienced both sides of the coin, but he can understand why top-flight clubs are looking to protect…

Saracens to consult Eddie Jones on player fitness

December 22, 2020

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said the club will have a discussion with England coach Eddie Jones on the fitness of the players….

Revamped Championship to kick-off in March

December 22, 2020

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that the second tier revamped Championship competition will kick-off in March. The tournament was initially scheduled to begin…

Exclusive: Ben Harris on joining Saracens, culture and the Olympic dream

December 18, 2020

After playing in front of fans for the first time in nine months, Saracens’ Ben Harris spoke to Joe Harvey about the transition from…

Book Review – From Tanqueray to the Championship: The History of Ampthill & District Rugby Club

December 14, 2020

Following the release of Ampthill’s complete history, Joe Harvey has reviewed From Tanqueray to the Championship. Photo Credit: (Ampthill & District RUFC)