Beginning next season, the Championship will be rebranded as Champ Rugby, introducing a revised format with 14 teams. The top six will compete in play-offs for the title and the chance for promotion to the Premiership. There will be automatic relegation for the last-placed team to National 1, with additional relegation risks for the teams finishing 12th and 13th. This transformation, led by the Tier 2 Board, emphasizes creating a competitive environment while developing future rugby talent. Champ Rugby aspires to mirror structures from top European leagues, enhancing its player pathway.
The Championship is being rebranded as Champ Rugby with a new 14-team structure, featuring play-offs for the title and promotion to the Premiership.
The new format introduces automatic relegation for the 14th-placed team and a one-off game for 12th and 13th placed sides to avoid dropping.
Champ Rugby aims to strengthen English rugbyâs player pathway and cultivate future talent, showcasing aspiration and jeopardy in its revamped structure.
With a promotional catchphrase 'Welcome to the proving ground,' the league seeks to enhance competitiveness while mirroring play-off systems from French rugby.
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