The RFU have announced the refreshed second-tier format and brand for the 2025-26 season, set to include Worcester Warriors and Richmond 🏉 New structure. New identity. Renewed ambition. The RFU has unveiled a transformed competition format and bold new identity for the second tier of English rugby, ahead of the 2025-26 season. Now rebranded as Champ Rugby, the league will feature 14 teams, including Worcester Warriors and the 2024-25 National 1 champions, Richmond. The new format is designed to enhance player development, strengthen club sustainability, and deliver a more competitive and compelling season. 🔹 26-round home & away season 🔹 Top 6 teams enter a multi-stage playoff for the championship 🔹 Promotion/relegation play-off with Premiership’s bottom club 🔹 Relegation jeopardy for bottom three teams #ChampRugby #EnglandRugby #RFU