The most inspiring sides in rugby history The most memorable teams aren’t always the the most famous – and the key ingredients have remained the same for many years The Guardian - UK · 34m ago
Hong Kong China’s minnows relish a Rugby World Cup baptism of fire The debutants will face Australia and All Blacks and full-back Paul Altier admits he and his teammates are more used to ‘watching it as fans’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Jessica Lee, 17, earns Congress’ top youth honor after 420 service hours For 17-year-old Jessica Lee, earning the highest youth honor presented by the U.S. Congress was not the result of a single achievement. It came from hundreds of hours spent serving her community, years on the golf course, music rehearsals, an expedition and a determination to keep learning outside the classroom.… The Times of India · Sep 26
‘In almost every French game, there’s theatre’: Dean Richards on bringing joie de vivre back to English rugby Doncaster Knights’ new director of rugby tells Robert Kitson about his passion for the Champ, who Steve Borthwick should pick from overseas and why he wants players to have a bit of fun The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
Is Fiji vs Wales on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations Championship clash Everything you need to know ahead of the Nations Championship clash The Independent UK · Jul 4
Cornish Pirates boosted by ‘milestone’ seven-figure deal with US private equity firm Cornish Pirates of the Champ have become the first English rugby union club to complete a significant deal with wealthy American-based backers The Guardian - UK · May 7
Rugby needs to stop the screen-obsessed, finger-pointing, hair-trigger arguments Rugby is in danger of losing its integrity by howling about referees’ decisions and unedifying actions on the field under the notional banner of player welfare The Guardian - UK · May 5
Cornish Pirates issue statement after coach sent off for ‘slap’ on opposition player Alan Paver was shown a red card after an altercation with a Worcester player during the Champ Rugby fixture The Independent UK · Mar 30
‘It’s not about punishing’: Five key issues for English rugby to resolve after the Six Nations Steve Borthwick will be reprieved by the RFU’s review but there are other factors at play from the makeup of his backroom team to the conveyor belt of talent The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
English rugby set for radical change as Prem ring-fencing and expansion plans approved Relegation and promotion will be removed from the English top flight for an alternative model The Independent UK · Feb 27
Birmingham City’s owners explore moving into rugby union and buying Prem franchise Birmingham owner, Knighthead Capital Management, are in early discussions about buying an ‘expansion team’ if rugby’s top flight is ringfenced The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
So much at stake and Six Nations just the start in ‘massive year for rugby union’ We may know the sport’s future is bright when trendsetters worldwide are wearing Fabien Galthié-style shades The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
Questions over Champ playoffs with only two clubs applying for promotion Only Ealing Trailfinders and Doncaster Knights have applied formally for promotion while the removal of relegation for five years has still to be ratified The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
Pirates hope lure of Cornish Camelot will tempt franchise bargain hunters Champ club have a plan to reach the top flight and hope investors will recognise their untapped potential The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025 English rugby’s Champ era gets under way dogged by same old ups and downs Rebranded second tier should be signalling a brave new world this weekend but uncertainty over promotion and relegation again clouds the picture
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025 No place for ‘old school’ rugby values as PREM rebrand aims to turn heads English top flight’s push to attract a younger audience is accelerating and relegation may soon be a thing of the past
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025 English second tier gets Champ Rugby rebrand in new 14-club league English rugby union’s second tier will be rebranded as Champ Rugby from next season in a move designed to raise standards and add greater aspiration and jeopardy for clubs
International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025 Champ Metal Fabrication Commemorates Nearly 60 Years of Excellence in the Manufacturing Industry Integrating operational best practices for continuous improvement, Champ Metal Fabrication shifts away from traditional metal shops that simply complete orders.
Guitar World · Jan 15, 2025 “The tone fattens up as the amp is pushed into overdrive, and fully cranked up it pumps out deliciously gritty crunch”: In praise of the Champ, Bronco and Vibro Champ – how Fender’s compact tube amps became MVPs in the studio Countless classic recordings have been blessed with the hot tube mojo of a 1964 black-panel Fender Champ and its descendants, and it’s a sound that remains a studio superpower to this day
Bristol Post · Apr 14, 2023 Mixed feelings for Aaron Collins as Bristol Rovers star balances recognition with desire for more Aaron Collins is targeting a big finish to the season with Bristol Rovers after being nominated for the League One Player of the Season award
Nottingham Post · Mar 15, 2023 Former Nottingham Forest defender forced exit after 'booming balls' to the Trent Latest Nottingham Forest news from Nottinghamshire Live brings you what Nicky Eaden has said about his time at the City Ground