List of 2023–24 RFU Championship transfers

This is a list of player transfers involving RFU Championship teams before or during the 2023–24 season. The list is of deals that are confirmed and are either from or to a rugby union team in the Championship during the 2023–24 season. It is not unknown for confirmed deals to be cancelled at a later date.

No clubs were promoted to the Gallagher Premiership for the 2023–24 season.[1] On 1 May 2023, Cambridge were promoted to the RFU Championship, whilst Richmond were relegated to National League 1 for the 2023–24 season.[2]

Transfers involving Jersey Reds, which finished the 2022–23 season, are documented on this list – however, the club will not compete in 2023–24, after withdrawing from the league on 28 September 2023, prior to the beginning of the season, due to insufficient funds to continue operating.[3]

Ampthill

Main article: Ampthill RUFC

Bedford Blues

Main article: Bedford Blues

Caldy

Main article: Caldy Rugby Football Club

Cambridge

Main article: Cambridge R.U.F.C.

Cornish Pirates

Main article: Cornish Pirates

Coventry

Main article: Coventry R.F.C.

Doncaster Knights

Main article: Doncaster Knights

Ealing Trailfinders

Main article: Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club

Hartpury University

Main article: Hartpury University R.F.C.

Jersey Reds

Main article: Jersey Reds

London Scottish

Main article: London Scottish F.C.

Nottingham

Main article: Nottingham R.F.C.

See also

References

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