List of 2023–24 RFU Championship transfers explained

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

See main article: Ampthill RUFC.

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Bedford Blues

See main article: Bedford Blues.

Players In

Players Out

Caldy

See main article: Caldy Rugby Football Club.

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Players Out

Cambridge

See main article: Cambridge R.U.F.C..

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Cornish Pirates

See main article: Cornish Pirates.

Players In

Players Out

Coventry

See main article: Coventry R.F.C..

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Players Out

Doncaster Knights

See main article: Doncaster Knights.

Players In

Players Out

Ealing Trailfinders

See main article: Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club.

Players In

Players Out

Hartpury University

See main article: Hartpury University R.F.C..

Players In

Players Out

Jersey Reds

See main article: Jersey Reds.

Players In

Players Out

London Scottish

See main article: London Scottish F.C..

Players In

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Nottingham

See main article: Nottingham R.F.C..

Players In

Players Out

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Championship race a thriller but meaningless as RFU lets limbo persist . . 2 April 2022 . 2 April 2022.
  2. News: Cambridge 'resolve' secures Championship status . . 1 May 2023 . 1 May 2023.
  3. News: RFU Statement on Jersey Reds . . 28 September 2023 . 7 November 2023.
  4. News: Forward Reinforcements for the Mob . Ampthill RUFC . 23 August 2023. 23 August 2023.
  5. News: Five Backs complete Mob Summer Recruitment!. Ampthill RUFC . 24 August 2023. 24 August 2023.
  6. News: Ampthill reinforcements for Championship Campaign . Ampthill RUFC. 13 October 2023. 13 October 2023.
  7. News: Welcome Josh Barton!. Ampthill RUFC. 18 October 2023. 18 October 2023.
  8. News: Wales Sevens Star to Leave Ospreys for Fresh Start in Italy . Ruck.co.uk. 9 May 2023. 9 May 2023.
  9. News: Turner confirms squad for new season. Ampthill RUFC. 16 August 2023. 16 August 2023.
  10. News: Rugby-Nationale : un arrière anglais au VRDR pour les deux prochaines saisons. France Bleu.fr. 13 April 2023. 13 April 2023. fr.
  11. News: Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Divisions: Round 4 Results Round-Up . Irish Rugby . 4 November 2023. 4 November 2023.
  12. News: Doncaster Knights sign ex-England U20 seccond row Charlie Beckett . Rugby Pass . 3 January 2024. 3 January 2024.
  13. News: LongLiveTheKing! Cameron arrives at Bedford. Bedford Rugby . 6 May 2023. 6 May 2023.
  14. News: James Fish joins Bedford Blues . . 28 April 2023 . 28 April 2023 . en-UK.
  15. News: Jamie Jack arrives at Goldington Road . Bedford Rugby . 29 May 2023. 29 May 2023.
  16. News: Heffernan becomes permanent at Bedford . . 16 June 2023 . 16 June 2023 . en-UK.
  17. News: 'Kick-start his career again' - Released Bath Rugby centre signs for Championship club . Somerset Live . 27 June 2023 . 27 June 2023 . en-UK.
  18. News: Released Gloucester Rugby prop picked up by Championship club . Gloucestershire Live . 27 June 2023 . 27 June 2023 . en-UK.
  19. News: Ethan Grayson Signs Short Term Contract . . 7 August 2023 . 14 August 2023 . en-UK.
  20. News: Joe Howard joins Bedford. Bedford Rugby . 9 August 2023. 9 August 2023.
  21. News: Bedford Blues announce quadruple departure . Bedford Rugby . 27 April 2023. 27 April 2023.
  22. News: Tui Uru to leave Bedford Blues at the end of the season with three others . Bedford Independent . 27 April 2023 . 27 September 2023.
  23. News: New Signing for 2023/2024 Season . Caldy Rugby Club . 27 July 2023. 27 July 2023.
  24. News: Ellwood set to join the Blood and Sand for Championship season . Cambridge Rugby . 20 July 2023. 20 July 2023.
  25. News: Cambridge Rugby complete front row line up ahead of the new season. Cambridge Rugby. 9 August 2023. 9 August 2023.
  26. News: Cambridge Rugby bolster Back Row for first Championship season. Cambridge Rugby . 15 August 2023. 15 August 2023.
  27. News: Scotland U20 scrum-half joins the Blood and Sand for new season. Cambridge Rugby. 16 August 2023. 16 August 2023.
  28. News: Sam Hanks makes the move to the Blood and Sand for the new season. Cambridge Rugby. 17 August 2023. 17 August 2023.
  29. News: Caven and Noble complete Cambridge signings for the 2023-24 season . Cambridge Rugby . 21 August 2023. 21 August 2023.
  30. News: Cambridge bolster squad with addition of Jersey Prop Huw Owen . Cambridge RUFC . 2 November 2023. 2 November 2023.
  31. News: A rising star joins . Moseley Rugby . 15 June 2023. 15 June 2023.
  32. News: Quartet join on loan from Ealing Trailfinders. Cornish Pirates. 16 June 2023. 16 June 2023.
  33. News: Pittman to become a Pirate. Cornish Pirates. 28 June 2023. 28 June 2023.
  34. News: Moyle returns to Pirates after Gloucester departure . . 1 July 2023 . 1 July 2023 . en-UK.
  35. News: Zimbabwean McNab joins Pirates. Cornish Pirates . 4 July 2023. 4 July 2023.
  36. News: Cornish Pirates bring in Cardiff centre Evans. BBC Sport . 5 July 2023. 5 July 2023.
  37. News: Navy duo put pen to paper. Cornish Pirates . 4 September 2023. 4 September 2023.
  38. News: Scottish Lock Josh joins the Pirates. Cornish Pirates. 5 September 2023. 5 September 2023.
  39. News: Hooker Oli arrives on loan. Cornish Pirates. 6 September 2023. 6 September 2023.
  40. News: Lock Hugh joins from down under. Cornish Pirates . 13 September 2023. 13 September 2023.
  41. News: Cornish Pirates bring in fly-half Houston. BBC Sport . 12 October 2023. 12 October 2023.
  42. Web site: Departing Pirates Confirmed. Cornish Pirates. 12 May 2023. 12 May 2023.
  43. News: Shae Tucker joins Blackheath Rugby . Blackheath Rugby . 17 May 2023. 17 May 2023.
  44. News: Garyn Smith signs for Pontypridd . Ponty.net . 23 May 2023. 23 May 2023.
  45. News: Hartpury RFC pick-up released Gloucester Rugby winger, former Bristol Bears duo. Gloucestershire Live. 23 August 2023. 23 August 2023.
  46. News: Ex-Dragon Arwel Robson signs for Cardiff from Cornish Pirates. South Wales Argus. 14 September 2023. 14 September 2023.
  47. News: Hartpury RFC v Gloucester Rugby LIVE score updates. Gloucestershire Live. 23 September 2023. 23 September 2023.
  48. News: Parata Joins Donnellan At Top Of #EnergiaAIL Division 1A Try-Scoring Charts . Irish Rugby . 24 October 2023. 24 October 2023.
  49. News: Carwyn Penny – NEWPORT RFC. Black and Ambers. 3 August 2023. 3 August 2023.
  50. News: Coventry sign Eliot Salt. Coventry Rugby . 27 April 2023. 27 April 2023.
  51. News: Paddy Ryan signs for Coventry! . Coventry Rugby . 3 May 2023. 3 May 2023.
  52. News: Ryan Hutler joins Coventry!. Coventry Rugby . 11 May 2023. 11 May 2023.
  53. News: Jack Bartlett signs for Coventry! . . 17 May 2023 . 17 May 2023 . en-UK.
  54. News: England international Matt Kvesic signs for Coventry Rugby . Coventry Telegraph . 22 May 2023 . 22 May 2023.
  55. News: Coventry have just added 'some serious Saracens bulk' to their pack . Rugby Pass . 25 May 2023 . 25 May 2023 . en-UK.
  56. News: Trailfinders Lock Joins Coventry on Loan . . 27 June 2023 . 27 June 2023.
  57. News: Cov Welcome Elliot Chilvers on Season-Long Loan . Coventry Rugby . 10 August 2023 . 10 August 2023.
  58. News: Coventry sign former Leicester Tigers prospect Owen . RugbyPass . 17 August 2023 . 18 August 2023.
  59. News: Coventry sign former Jersey prop Adam Nicol . Coventry Observer . 18 October 2023 . 18 October 2023.
  60. News: Coventry Rugby sign Fijian rising star. Coventry Rugby. 29 November 2023. 29 November 2023.
  61. News: Say goodbye to our 2022/23 departures . Coventry Rugby . 14 April 2023. 14 April 2023.
  62. News: Newcastle sign flanker Bainbridge and hooker Byrne . . 25 April 2023 . 25 April 2023 . en-UK.
  63. News: Louis Brown: Newcastle Falcons sign Coventry full-back on two-year deal . . 27 April 2023 . 27 April 2023 . en-UK.
  64. News: Edinburgh sign former Scotland Under-20s star Tom Dodd . The Offside Line. 28 April 2023. 28 April 2023.
  65. News: Will Talbot-Davies Makes the RAG His New Home. London Scottish. 26 June 2023. 26 June 2023.
  66. News: Exeter Chiefs Player List - Joe Snow. Exeter Chiefs . 1 October 2023. 1 October 2023.
  67. News: Exeter Chiefs snap up try-scoring centre from the Championship immediately . Devon Live . 1 February 2023. 1 February 2023.
  68. News: Knights Sign Tighthead Prop Corrie Barrett . DRFC . 2 June 2023. 2 June 2023.
  69. News: Knights Sign Back Row Rhys Tait. DRFC. 5 June 2023. 5 June 2023.
  70. News: Knights Sign Back Row Archie Smeaton. DRFC. 8 June 2023. 8 June 2023.
  71. News: Harri Morris joins Doncaster on season-long loan from Edinburgh . The Offside Line . 9 June 2023. 9 June 2023.
  72. News: Knights Sign Back Row Harry Wilson . DRFC . 13 June 2023. 13 June 2023.
  73. News: Knights Sign Full Back AJ Cant . DRFC . 14 June 2023. 14 June 2023.
  74. News: Knights Sign Back Row Fyn Brown . DRFC . 15 June 2023. 15 June 2023.
  75. News: Knights Sign Back Row Jack Digby . DRFC . 20 June 2023. 20 June 2023.
  76. News: Knights Sign Back Row Seb Nagle-Taylor. DRFC . 21 June 2023. 21 June 2023.
  77. News: Knights Sign Loosehead Prop Harrison Courtney. DRFC . 22 June 2023. 22 June 2023.
  78. News: Knights Sign Tighthead Prop Lewis Thiede. DRFC . 10 July 2023. 10 July 2023.
  79. News: Knights Sign Scrum Half Ollie Fox. DRFC. 20 July 2023. 20 July 2023.
  80. News: Knights Sign Hooker Tom Doughty . . 21 July 2023 . 24 July 2023 . en-UK.
  81. News: Knights Sign Centre Joe Bedlow on Season-Long Loan. DRFC. 26 July 2023. 26 July 2023.
  82. News: Vereimi Qorowale loaned to Doncaster Knights . . 10 January 2024 . 10 January 2024.
  83. News: Doncaster Knights 2022/23 Leavers. DRFC . 19 May 2023. 19 May 2023.
  84. News: John Kelly: Newcastle Falcons sign Doncaster Knights forward on two-year deal . . 13 April 2023 . 13 April 2023 . en-UK.
  85. News: Bratton and Riley added to FOSROC Super Series Squad. Watsonian Rugby. 11 May 2023. 11 May 2023.
  86. News: Shute Shield: Round 11 Team News . Rugby News.au. 16 June 2023. 16 June 2023.
  87. News: Wharfedale welcome back experienced forward in player-coach role. Craven Herald . 1 August 2023. 1 August 2023.
  88. News: Daly Returns To Albion . Plymouth Albion . 6 August 2023. 6 August 2023.
  89. News: Alec Lloyd-Seed Joins London Scottish . London Scottish . 12 August 2023. 12 August 2023.
  90. News: Dowson explains Saints squad management as he praises guest players . . 26 August 2023 . 26 August 2023.
  91. News: Billy Twelvetrees: Gloucester centre to join Ealing Trailfinders . . 27 April 2023 . 27 April 2023 . en-UK.
  92. News: Gloucester leaver Jordy Reid has named his new club . Rugby Pass . 2 May 2023 . 2 May 2023 . en-UK.
  93. News: Williams confirms Ealing move after Cardiff exit . BBC Sport . 30 May 2023. 30 May 2023.
  94. News: Welshmen leave for England and star probed for 'headbutt' on coach. Wales Online . 12 June 2023. 12 June 2023.
  95. News: Welcome Sami Mavinga. Ealing Trailfinders. 13 July 2023. 13 July 2023.
  96. News: Welcome Henry Walker . . 20 June 2023 . 20 June 2023 . en-UK.
  97. News: Welcome Mike Willemse . . 23 June 2023 . 23 June 2023 . en-UK.
  98. News: Welcome Biyi Alo. Ealing Trailfinders. 28 June 2023. 28 June 2023.
  99. News: Welcome back Matt Cornish . . 6 July 2023 . 6 July 2023 . en-UK.
  100. News: Welcome Tom Hitchcock . . 13 July 2023 . 13 July 2023 . en-UK.
  101. News: Welcome Tom Collins . . 1 August 2023 . 1 August 2023 . en-UK.
  102. News: Line Up: Ealing Trailfinders vs Northampton Saints . . 8 September 2023 . 8 September 2023 . en-UK.
  103. News: WELCOME RICHARD HARDWICK. Ealing Trailfinders. 15 October 2023. 15 October 2023.
  104. News: SIX MORE PLAYERS TO DEPART THIS SUMMER. Ealing Trailfinders. 1 May 2023. 1 May 2023.
  105. News: Chinnor reveal triple signing as first recruits for next season. Oxford Mail. 22 May 2023. 22 May 2023.
  106. NSW Waratahs Contracts 2024 . NSW Waratahs . 11 October 2023 . 11 October 2023.
  107. News: @Joe Randall is next up. Twitter. 25 August 2023. 25 August 2023.
  108. News: @Joe Gray signed up. Twitter. 28 August 2023. 28 August 2023.
  109. News: Welcome to The Club, Archie English . Blackheath Rugby . 13 June 2023. 13 June 2023.
  110. News: New arrivals at Cinderford for the 2023-24 season . Cinderford Rugby . 9 August 2023. 9 August 2023.
  111. Web site: Gloucester Rugby team for Rifles Cup showdown . . 29 March 2024 . en . 29 March 2024.
  112. News: Reds confirm seven new signings ahead of 2023-24 campaign. Jersey Reds . 15 June 2023. 15 June 2023.
  113. News: 'The chance to really kick on' - Released Bristol Bears lock lands new club . . 15 June 2023 . 15 June 2023 . en-UK.
  114. News: 15 June 2023 . Jersey Reds bring in seven new signings . en-GB . BBC Sport . 15 June 2023.
  115. News: Reds confirm seven new signings ahead of 2023-24 campaign. Jersey Reds . 15 June 2023. 15 June 2023.
  116. News: Wing Lewis returns to Scarlets from Jersey. BBC Sport . 25 April 2023. 25 April 2023.
  117. News: Harris and Cope among Jersey Reds leavers . BBC Sport . 18 May 2023. 18 May 2023.
  118. News: Ex-Scotland U20s standout Hamish Bain returns to France . Rugby Pass . 11 June 2023. 11 June 2023.
  119. News: Macauley Cook signs for Pontypridd. Ponty.net. 12 June 2023. 12 June 2023.
  120. News: Will Brown Signs for London Scottish . London Scottish . 6 July 2023. 6 July 2023.
  121. News: Jonny Law Commits to London Scottish . London Scottish . 1 August 2023. 1 August 2023.
  122. News: 14 July 2023 . Ospreys sign ex-Scarlets and Jersey Reds scrum-half Luke Davies . 14 July 2023 . BBC Sport . en.
  123. News: Tom Everard joins the Club . Blackheath Rugby . 14 September 2023. 14 September 2023.
  124. News: John Hawkins: Newcastle Falcons sign second-rower from Jersey Reds . BBC Sport . 5 October 2023 . 5 October 2023.
  125. News: Ben Woollett: Leicester Tigers sign ex-Jersey Reds winger . BBC Sport . 5 October 2023 . 5 October 2023.
  126. News: Barnes to make Guernsey debut in the battle of the Raiders . Guernsey Press . 6 October 2023 . 6 October 2023.
  127. News: TEAM NEWS - Saracens Men v Hartpury (PRC - Rd 5) . Saracens . 6 October 2023 . 6 October 2023.
  128. News: Jacob Stockdale makes his return as Ulster prepare for historic match at the home of Cavan GAA . Belfast Telegraph. 6 October 2023 . 6 October 2023.
  129. News: Jersey Reds prop Longwell agrees Zebre deal. BBC Sport. 11 October 2023. 11 October 2023.
  130. News: James Elliott: Newcastle Falcons re-sign scrum-half until end of season . BBC Sport . 11 October 2023 . 11 October 2023 . en-UK.
  131. News: Bristol Bears sign former Jersey Reds, Leicester Tigers and Edinburgh prop as injury cover . . 12 October 2023 . 12 October 2023.
  132. News: Former Munster centre McHenry seals move to France's Pro D2 . The 42.ie . 24 October 2023. 24 October 2023.
  133. News: Cardiff sign hooker Dafydd Hughes. Cardiff Rugby. 27 October 2023. 27 October 2023.
  134. News: Exeter sign former Jersey back row Chapman . BBC Sport . 4 November 2023 . 4 November 2023.
  135. News: Bath sign South African fullback on short-term contract . Rugby Pass . 4 November 2023. 4 November 2023.
  136. News: Cardiff sign ex-Wales Under-20s player left stunned when disaster struck . Wales Online . 17 November 2023. 17 November 2023.
  137. News: Ex-Jersey centre Holgate signs for Newcastle. BBC Sport. 20 December 2023. 20 December 2023.
  138. News: Rhys Charalambous Signs for 2023/24 . . 2 June 2023 . 2 June 2023 . en-UK.
  139. News: Elliot Haydon Signs for London Scottish. London Scottish . 31 July 2023. 31 July 2023.
  140. News: London Scottish Welcome Steven Kerins for 2023/24. London Scottish . 2 August 2023. 2 August 2023.
  141. News: George Cave Signs for 2023/24 . London Scottish . 3 August 2023. 3 August 2023.
  142. News: Netherlands International Marijn Huis Signs for London Scottish. London Scottish . 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023.
  143. News: Graham Geldenhuys Signs for London Scottish. London Scottish . 5 August 2023. 5 August 2023.
  144. News: Toby Tyson Signs for London Scottish . London Scottish. 7 August 2023. 7 August 2023.
  145. News: Lewis Barrett Joins the Pride for 2023/24 . London Scottish. 8 August 2023. 8 August 2023.
  146. News: Ashley Challenger Joins London Scottish for 2023/24 . London Scottish . 9 August 2023. 9 August 2023.
  147. News: Ioan Rhys Davies Joins London Scottish. London Scottish . 10 August 2023. 10 August 2023.
  148. News: Garin Lloyd Signs for London Scottish for 2023/24. London Scottish. 11 August 2023. 11 August 2023.
  149. News: Ben Charnock joins The Club. Blackheath Rugby. 31 May 2023. 31 May 2023.
  150. News: 2023/24 Men's 1st XV Squad Announcement . Rosslyn Park . 9 August 2023. 9 August 2023.
  151. News: NEW SIGNINGS!. Nottingham Rugby. 14 August 2023. 14 August 2023.
  152. News: 3 New Signings!. Nottingham Rugby. 18 August 2023. 18 August 2023.
  153. News: Engine room players announced. Birmingham Moseley. 28 June 2023. 28 June 2023.
  154. News: Massive boost to the Front Row . Moseley Rugby . 6 July 2023. 6 July 2023.