List of 2024–25 RFU Championship transfers

This is a list of player transfers involving RFU Championship teams before or during the 2024–25 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 2024–25 season. On 14 April 2024, Chinnor won the National League 1 for the 2023–24 season, thus promoted to the 2024–25 RFU Championship season.[1] No relegations were made for the 2023–24 season due to the liquidation of Jersey Reds.

Ampthill

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Bedford Blues

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Caldy

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Cambridge

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Chinnor

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Cornish Pirates

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Coventry

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Doncaster Knights

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Ealing Trailfinders

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Hartpury University

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London Scottish

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Nottingham

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Welcome Baz!". Ampthill Rugby. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b "New Hookers for 2024-25". Ampthill Rugby. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Double Rifles signing at Championship club Ampthill". Army Rugby Union. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
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  9. ^ "Josh Smart joins the Club". Blackheath Rugby. 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Strong Signs for the Knights". DRFC. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Chapman Signs for the Knights". DRFC. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Former Warrior Morris becomes Cov's latest signing". Coventry Rugby. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Welcome Gwyn Parks!". Nottingham Rugby. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  14. ^ a b c "Iestyn Rees joins the Blood & Sand". Cambridge Rugby. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Josh Skelcey joins Cambridge Rugby". Cambridge Rugby. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
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  17. ^ a b "Louis James becomes first new arrival for 24/25". Bedford Rugby. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  18. ^ "Tommy Herman joins the ranks". Bedford Rugby. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Alfie Garside joins Bedford Blues". Bedford Rugby. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Rory Ward links up with Bedford Blues". Bedford Rugby. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
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  31. ^ "Noah Sloot Joins The Club". Blackheath Rugby. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
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  35. ^ a b "Cornish Pirates: Stevens, Young, King, Wedlake, Georgiou extend deals". BBC Sport. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  36. ^ "Four More Players Sign New Contracts with Cornish Pirates". Cornish Stuff. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
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  43. ^ "Irish Prop James French Joins Cornish Pirates: A Boost For The Upcoming Season", Cornish Stuff, 6 July 2024
  44. ^ "Charlie Rice: Cornish Pirates sign Bristol lock on permanent deal". BBC Sport. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  45. ^ "Oisin Michel: Cornish Pirates bring in Irish prop forward". BBC Sport. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  46. ^ "Billy Keast: Exeter Chiefs prop joins Cornish Pirates on loan". BBC Sport. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  47. ^ "Jay Tyack: Cornish Pirates re-sign former prop from Bristol Bears". BBC Sport. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  48. ^ "Milo Hallam signs with the Pirates". Cornish Pirates. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
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  50. ^ "Cornish Pirates add to squad ahead of new season". BBC Sport. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
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  52. ^ "Stalwart Marlen is Set to Retire". Cornish Pirates. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  53. ^ "Will Britton to hang up his boots". Cornish Pirates. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  54. ^ "Jack Andrew: Cornish Pirates prop to retire at end of season". BBC Sport. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  55. ^ "Kyle Moyle: Cornish Pirates full-back to retire at end of season". BBC Sport. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  56. ^ "23/24 Departures Confirmed". Cornish Pirates. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
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  58. ^ "Ioan Evans signs for Pontypridd". Ponty.net. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  59. ^ "Albion Sign Williams". Plymouth ALbion. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  60. ^ a b "Williams Signs for the Knights". DRFC. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  61. ^ "RUGBY - Une nouvelle signature au C'Chartres Rugby" [RUGBY - A new signing at C'Chartres Rugby]. Intensite.net. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
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  63. ^ "Hooker, Morgan Nelson, makes Kingsholm switch | Gloucester Rugby". www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  64. ^ a b "Coventry sign Welsh-qualified Will Rigg replacement". Rugby Pass. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  65. ^ "Cov go back to the future with latest signing". Coventry Rugby. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  66. ^ "Coventry sign ex-England U20 man Aaron Hinkley a year after shock exit". Rugby Pass. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  67. ^ "Cov add Saracens front-row product to 2024/25 squad". Coventry Rugby. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  68. ^ a b c d "Loan pair make their Cov move permanent". Coventry Rugby. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  69. ^ "Munster back-rower makes the move to Coventry". Coventry Rugby. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
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  71. ^ "Cov add pair of exciting backs to 2024/25 squad". Coventry Rugby. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
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  73. ^ a b "Cov add to their midfield contingent". Coventry Rugby. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  74. ^ "Paddy Ryan to leave Cov and pursue USA dream". Coventry Rugby. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  75. ^ "Will Chudley calls time on professional career". Coventry Rugby. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  76. ^ "Leo Jowett joins the Club". Blackheath Rugby. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  77. ^ a b "Welcome to Tobi Wilson". Ealing Trailfinders. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  78. ^ a b "Welcome Adam Nicol!". Ealing Trailfinders. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  79. ^ a b "Welcome Toby Venner!". Nottingham Rugby. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  80. ^ "Will Wand: Leicester Tigers sign centre from Championship side Coventry". BBC Sport. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  81. ^ "George Smith: Northampton Saints sign lock and former NFL hopeful". BBC Sport. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  82. ^ "Back Row Harry Is Newest Additon to the Family". Rams Rugby. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  83. ^ "Coventry star who shone at World Cup makes move to Super Rugby Pacific side". Planet Rugby. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  84. ^ "Ex-Knight returns from Battle". DRFC. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  85. ^ a b "Olowofela signs on the dotted line". DRFC. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  86. ^ "Signing the Bear necessities". Doncaster Knights. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  87. ^ a b "Yorkshireman back on home soil". DRFC. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  88. ^ "HE'S BACK!". DRFC. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  89. ^ "Newcastle back finds new home in the Championship". Rugby Pass. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  90. ^ "Teague makes the move up North". Doncaster Knights. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  91. ^ "Kerr flocks the nest". Doncaster Knights. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  92. ^ "New Signing: McGuire Signs for the Knights". Doncaster Knights. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  93. ^ "New Signing: Mulipola Signs for the Knights". Doncaster Knights. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  94. ^ "Ramasibana Signs for the Knights". DRFC. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  95. ^ "Bristol Bears send prop out on loan to Championship side for competitive rugby". Bristol Post. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  96. ^ "Roko becomes a Knight". DRFC. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  97. ^ a b "Knights sign two Bath players to bolster squad". DRFC. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  98. ^ "Tonga international Telusa Veainu becomes a Knight!". DRFC. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  99. ^ "Billy Is Back - McBryde Signs - RGC - North Wales Rugby". North Wales Rugby. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  100. ^ "Saints bid to unearth more gems as they announce three new signings". Northampton Chronicle and Echo. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  101. ^ a b "Welcome Ehize Ehizode!". Ealing Trailfinders. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  102. ^ "Versatile former Sale back signs for Newcastle". Rugby Pass. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
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  104. ^ "Harry Wilson: Saracens sign Doncaster Knights forward". BBC Sport. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  105. ^ "Charlie Beckett joins Loughborough Lightning coaching team". Northampton Saints. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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  108. ^ "Ulster sign Corrie Barrett from Doncaster Knights". Rugby Pass. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  109. ^ "Team to face Doncaster Knights". Ampthill RUFC. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  110. ^ "Departing Saracens wing finds new home in Championship". Rugby Pass. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  111. ^ a b "Welcome Michael Stronge!". Ealing Trailfinders. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  112. ^ "Dragons leaver with remarkable record confirms move to English Championship". South Wales Argus. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  113. ^ "Welcome Sam Clark!". Ealing Trailfinders. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  114. ^ "Welcome George Worboys!". Ealing Trailfinders. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  115. ^ "Welcome Geordie Irvine!". Ealing Trailfinders. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  116. ^ "Welcome Francis Moore!". Ealing Trailfinders. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  117. ^ "Welcome George Shaw!". Ealing Trailfinders. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  118. ^ "Welcome Tomiwa Agbongbon!". Ealing Trailfinders. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  119. ^ "Welcome Tyler Bocks!". Ealing Trailfinders. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  120. ^ "Welcome James Kenny!". Ealing Trailfinders. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  121. ^ "Welcome Dan Jones!". Ealing Trailfinders. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  122. ^ "Jeneiro Wakeham Signs for Trailfinders!". Ealing Trailfinders. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  123. ^ "MATAS JUREVICIUS JOINS EALING TRAILFINDERS". Harlequins. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  124. ^ "Region target seven new signings as Welsh rugby stalwart joins fifth-tier side". Wales Online. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  125. ^ "Connacht adding second-row David O'Connor to their squad for next season". Irish Independent. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  126. ^ a b "Wales wing Jonah Holmes makes Championship switch". Rugby Pass. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  127. ^ "Jordan Burns joins the Club". Blackheath Rugby. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  128. ^ "Tom Jones joins the Club". Blackheath Rugby. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  129. ^ "Findlay Gilmour joins the Club". Blackheath Rugby. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  130. ^ "Jimmy Roots: Exeter sign Ealing prop for 2024-25". BBC Sport. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  131. ^ "Will Goodrick-Clarke: Exeter sign former London Irish prop from Ealing". BBC Sport. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  132. ^ "Stuart Lancaster's son signs for Racing 92". Ultimate Rugby. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  133. ^ "Ex-England centre Billy Twelvetrees calls time on his career". Rugby Pass. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  134. ^ "Transfert. Prod2. Pillé par les gros, le FC Grenoble s'arme intelligemment avec deux Mondialistes" [TRANSFER. PROD2. Plundered by the "big boys", FC Grenoble is intelligently arming itself with two World Cup players]. Le Rugby Nistere.fr. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
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  138. ^ "Brad Thyer Retires". Ealing Trailfinders. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  139. ^ "Five forwards confirmed in Scarlets Academy". Scarlets. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
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  142. ^ "Alex Wardell Joins the Exiles". London Scottish. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  143. ^ "Tom Wilstead Signs for London Scottish". London Scottish. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  144. ^ "Calum Scott Joins the Exiles for 2024/25". London Scottish. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  145. ^ "Jake Spurway Signs for London Scottish". London Scottish. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  146. ^ "London Scottish Sign Ntinga Mpiko". London Scottish. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  147. ^ "George Morison Signs for London Scottish". London Scottish. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
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  150. ^ "Welcome Dan Richardson!". Nottingham Rugby. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  151. ^ "Welcome Matthew Arden!". Nottingham Rugby. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  152. ^ "Welcome Ale Loman!". Nottingham Rugby. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
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  155. ^ a b "Nottingham Rugby recruit two from British Army Rugby!". Nottingham Rugby. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  156. ^ "Kegan Christian-Goss joins the Archers!". Nottingham Rugby. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
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  158. ^ "Scarlets sign Ellis Mee from Nottingham". BBC Sport. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
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