As we prepare for a rebrand of the league to Champ Rugby from 1st July, we're looking back on what has been a fantastic 15 years of the Championship and pick our squad of 'Legends' with a whole host of impressive names up for discussion. 

Let us know your thoughts as Ross, Charlie and Gareth try to pick the very best to ply their trade in the league - some extremely difficult decisions trying to assemble this side.  

In a week where the new brand and format for the league has been launched, Ross catches up with Worcester Warriors CEO, Stephen Vaughan and Bedford Blues COO, Gareth Alred to talk all the latest developments. 

- Name rebrand to 'Champ Rugby' for 25/26

- Play-offs at both ends of the table next season 

- Worcester's return to the league

- Usual preview / review with just three rounds of action to go

As Richmond prepare to lift the National One Title this afternoon, their skipper Alex Schwarz talks to Ross Hancock about how the Londoners are preparing for a return to the second-tier of English rugby. 

Plus there's the usual preview/review and chat about all the latest news coming from the game in this country including discussions of a franchise system moving forward and Worcester continuing their road back to rugby. 

An instant reaction piece to today's announcement which saw the Tier 2 Board confirm the clubs for next season, which sees a return to rugby for Worcester Warriors. 

Ross and Charlie catch up with Bedford Blues Chief Operating Officer, Gareth Alred to discuss all the latest news including the recent SGM. 

Plus there's still time for a little nausing with the familiar preview/review of recent Championship fixtures and results. 

As Championship Rugby prepares to make it's long awaited return after a six week hiatus, Ross and Charlie are back talking all the latest news from the second tier. 

Discussion points this episode include results from the minimum standards audit for promotion to the Premiership, Newcastle's expected loan payments as well as the usual preview / review ahead of a jam packed weekend of high octane action. 

In addition, fresh off announcing Crowd Angel as our new pod sponsor, we're delighted to have been joined by Andy Hunns, their brand and marketing executive... and a big Bedford Blues supporter! 

We're back for another episode as clubs like Ealing Trailfinders, Bedford Blues and Doncaster Knights secure big wins against Premiership opposition in the second phase of the Premiership Rugby Cup. 

Six giant killings throughout the pool stage including an away victory at Leicester for Coventry, and extremely proud to see Ealing representing the Champ in the knockout phases. 

Plus Charlie & Ross also discuss the recent international squad announcements with a Six Nations debut in store for former Nottingham speedster Ellie Mee, and a whole host of representation in the England 'A' team that faces Ireland at Ashton Gate.  

Ahead of his competitive debut at Premiership heavyweights, Bristol Bears, on loan from Hartpury University RFC, we're delighted to hear from Harry Bazalgette regards all the latest news in the second tier. 

The Champ warrior has spent the last five seasons in the division firstly with Cornish Pirates and now with the Gloucestershire based side. 

Plus there's the usual preview and review of the Premiership Rugby Cup with Ross & Charlie as more teams target scalps in the competition after Ealing put 50 points on Saracens last weekend.  

We're back for more in 2025 and it's another enthralling round of Championship Rugby to kickstart the New Year with four sides in contention to end the day in second place. 

Lots to talk about for Ross & Charlie including the fantastic news that Ellis Mee, who starred for Nottingham last season, has been called up by Wales for the upcoming Six Nations Championship. 

The usual preview / review also takes centre stage plus the latest from up high at the Rugby Football Union. 

Final episode of 2024! And it's a huge bumper edition to round off the year as Ross and Charlie hear from Coventry Head Coach, Alex Rae then Nottingham Chairman, Alistair Bow. 

So much has happened in the game recently, including the RFU pay-row, potential votes of no confidence with intense calls for change at the top of the game. 

But don't let that distract you too much from what is a massive week of Championship action, including first vs second as reigning Champions Ealing Trailfinders head to Butts Park Arena. 

Strap yourselves in, this week's episode covers each and every detail of the last few weeks. 

A whole host of topics for Ross & Charlie to discuss following a hectic two weeks, including reflections on the final round of this initial phase of Prem Cup action which sees Ealing and Coventry in contention for the knockout stages. 

Following the RFU's announcement of financial losses of close to £38 million in the latest set of accounts, the duo also reflect on how this could impact the second-tier and wider game across England. 

And finally, Championship Rugby is back! And it returns with a bang, a full schedule and some tasty encounters on the way very soon.