RFU Championship
The RFU Championship is an English rugby union competition comprising eleven clubs. It is the second level of men's English rugby and is played by both professional and semi-professional players. The competition has existed since 1987, when English clubs were first organised into leagues.
Current season, competition or edition: 2023–24 RFU Championship | |
Sport | Rugby union |
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Founded | 1987 |
Administrator | RFU |
No. of teams | 11 |
Countries | England |
Most recent champion(s) | Jersey Reds (1st title) (2022–23) |
Most titles | Bristol Bears (4 titles) |
Level on pyramid | Level 2 |
Promotion to | Premiership Rugby |
Relegation to | National League 1 |
Domestic cup(s) | Premiership Rugby Cup |
Official website | championshiprugby.co.uk |
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