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]
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Caldy
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Cambridge
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Cornish Pirates
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Doncaster Knights
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Jersey Reds
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Nottingham
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References
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- ^ "Cambridge 'resolve' secures Championship status". BBC Sport. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "RFU Statement on Jersey Reds". Championship Rugby. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Forward Reinforcements for the Mob". Ampthill RUFC. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Five Backs complete Mob Summer Recruitment!". Ampthill RUFC. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ampthill reinforcements for Championship Campaign". Ampthill RUFC. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Welcome Josh Barton!". Ampthill RUFC. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Paddy Ryan signs for Coventry!". Coventry Rugby. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Wales Sevens Star to Leave Ospreys for Fresh Start in Italy". Ruck.co.uk. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "New Signing for 2023/2024 Season". Caldy Rugby Club. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Knights Sign Back Row Harry Wilson". DRFC. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Knights Sign Back Row Fyn Brown". DRFC. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Ellwood set to join the Blood and Sand for Championship season". Cambridge Rugby. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Sam Hanks makes the move to the Blood and Sand for the new season". Cambridge Rugby. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
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- ^ a b "LongLiveTheKing! Cameron arrives at Bedford". Bedford Rugby. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "James Fish joins Bedford Blues". Bedford Blues. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Jamie Jack arrives at Goldington Road". Bedford Rugby. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Heffernan becomes permanent at Bedford". Bedford Blues. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "'Kick-start his career again' - Released Bath Rugby centre signs for Championship club". Somerset Live. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ "Released Gloucester Rugby prop picked up by Championship club". Gloucestershire Live. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ "Ethan Grayson Signs Short Term Contract". Bedford Blues. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Joe Howard joins Bedford". Bedford Rugby. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Bedford Blues announce quadruple departure". Bedford Rugby. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Tui Uru to leave Bedford Blues at the end of the season with three others". Bedford Independent. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Knights Sign Tighthead Prop Corrie Barrett". DRFC. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Cambridge Rugby complete front row line up ahead of the new season". Cambridge Rugby. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Cambridge Rugby bolster Back Row for first Championship season". Cambridge Rugby. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "Scotland U20 scrum-half joins the Blood and Sand for new season". Cambridge Rugby. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Caven and Noble complete Cambridge signings for the 2023-24 season". Cambridge Rugby. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Cambridge bolster squad with addition of Jersey Prop Huw Owen". Cambridge RUFC. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "A rising star joins". Moseley Rugby. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Quartet join on loan from Ealing Trailfinders". Cornish Pirates. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Pittman to become a Pirate". Cornish Pirates. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Moyle returns to Pirates after Gloucester departure". The Cornish Times. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Zimbabwean McNab joins Pirates". Cornish Pirates. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Cornish Pirates bring in Cardiff centre Evans". BBC Sport. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Navy duo put pen to paper". Cornish Pirates. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Scottish Lock Josh joins the Pirates". Cornish Pirates. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Hooker Oli arrives on loan". Cornish Pirates. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Lock Hugh joins from down under". Cornish Pirates. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Cornish Pirates bring in fly-half Houston". BBC Sport. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Departing Pirates Confirmed". Cornish Pirates. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Shae Tucker joins Blackheath Rugby". Blackheath Rugby. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Garyn Smith signs for Pontypridd". Ponty.net. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Knights Sign Full Back AJ Cant". DRFC. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Knights Sign Back Row Seb Nagle-Taylor". DRFC. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Reds confirm seven new signings ahead of 2023-24 campaign". Jersey Reds. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Hartpury RFC pick-up released Gloucester Rugby winger, former Bristol Bears duo". Gloucestershire Live. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Ex-Dragon Arwel Robson signs for Cardiff from Cornish Pirates". South Wales Argus. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Hartpury RFC v Gloucester Rugby LIVE score updates". Gloucestershire Live. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Parata Joins Donnellan At Top Of #EnergiaAIL Division 1A Try-Scoring Charts". Irish Rugby. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Carwyn Penny – NEWPORT RFC". Black and Ambers. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "Coventry sign Eliot Salt". Coventry Rugby. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Ryan Hutler joins Coventry!". Coventry Rugby. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Jack Bartlett signs for Coventry!". Coventry Rugby. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "England international Matt Kvesic signs for Coventry Rugby". Coventry Telegraph. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Coventry have just added 'some serious Saracens bulk' to their pack". Rugby Pass. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Trailfinders Lock Joins Coventry on Loan". Coventry Rugby. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Cov Welcome Elliot Chilvers on Season-Long Loan". Coventry Rugby. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Coventry sign former Leicester Tigers prospect Owen". RugbyPass. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Coventry sign former Jersey prop Adam Nicol". Coventry Observer. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Coventry Rugby sign Fijian rising star". Coventry Rugby. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Say goodbye to our 2022/23 departures". Coventry Rugby. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Newcastle sign flanker Bainbridge and hooker Byrne". BBC Sport. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "Louis Brown: Newcastle Falcons sign Coventry full-back on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Edinburgh sign former Scotland Under-20s star Tom Dodd". The Offside Line. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Will Talbot-Davies Makes the RAG His New Home". London Scottish. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "NEW SIGNINGS!". Nottingham Rugby. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Exeter Chiefs Player List - Joe Snow". Exeter Chiefs. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Exeter Chiefs snap up try-scoring centre from the Championship immediately". Devon Live. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Knights Sign Back Row Rhys Tait". DRFC. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Knights Sign Back Row Archie Smeaton". DRFC. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Harri Morris joins Doncaster on season-long loan from Edinburgh". The Offside Line. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Knights Sign Back Row Jack Digby". DRFC. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Knights Sign Loosehead Prop Harrison Courtney". DRFC. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Knights Sign Tighthead Prop Lewis Thiede". DRFC. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Knights Sign Scrum Half Ollie Fox". DRFC. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Knights Sign Hooker Tom Doughty". Doncaster Knights. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Knights Sign Centre Joe Bedlow on Season-Long Loan". DRFC. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Vereimi Qorowale loaned to Doncaster Knights". Newcastle Falcons. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Doncaster Knights 2022/23 Leavers". DRFC. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "John Kelly: Newcastle Falcons sign Doncaster Knights forward on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Bratton and Riley added to FOSROC Super Series Squad". Watsonian Rugby. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Shute Shield: Round 11 Team News". Rugby News.au. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Wharfedale welcome back experienced forward in player-coach role". Craven Herald. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Daly Returns To Albion". Plymouth Albion. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Alec Lloyd-Seed Joins London Scottish". London Scottish. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Dowson explains Saints squad management as he praises guest players". Northampton Chronicle and Echo. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Billy Twelvetrees: Gloucester centre to join Ealing Trailfinders". BBC Sport. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Gloucester leaver Jordy Reid has named his new club". Rugby Pass. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Williams confirms Ealing move after Cardiff exit". BBC Sport. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "Welshmen leave for England and star probed for 'headbutt' on coach". Wales Online. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Welcome Sami Mavinga". Ealing Trailfinders. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Welcome Henry Walker". Ealing Trailfinders. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Welcome Mike Willemse". Ealing Trailfinders. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Welcome Biyi Alo". Ealing Trailfinders. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Welcome back Matt Cornish". Ealing Trailfinders. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Welcome Tom Hitchcock". Ealing Trailfinders. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Welcome Tom Collins". Ealing Trailfinders. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Line Up: Ealing Trailfinders vs Northampton Saints". Ealing Trailfinders. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "WELCOME RICHARD HARDWICK". Ealing Trailfinders. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d "SIX MORE PLAYERS TO DEPART THIS SUMMER". Ealing Trailfinders. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Chinnor reveal triple signing as first recruits for next season". Oxford Mail. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "NSW Waratahs Contracts 2024" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "@Joe Randall is next up". Twitter. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "@Joe Gray signed up". Twitter. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "Welcome to The Club, Archie English". Blackheath Rugby. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ a b "New arrivals at Cinderford for the 2023-24 season". Cinderford Rugby. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Gloucester Rugby team for Rifles Cup showdown". Gloucester Rugby. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "'The chance to really kick on' - Released Bristol Bears lock lands new club". Bristol Post. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Jersey Reds bring in seven new signings". BBC Sport. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Reds confirm seven new signings ahead of 2023-24 campaign". Jersey Reds. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Wing Lewis returns to Scarlets from Jersey". BBC Sport. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "Harris and Cope among Jersey Reds leavers". BBC Sport. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Ex-Scotland U20s standout Hamish Bain returns to France". Rugby Pass. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "Macauley Cook signs for Pontypridd". Ponty.net. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Will Brown Signs for London Scottish". London Scottish. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Jonny Law Commits to London Scottish". London Scottish. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Ospreys sign ex-Scarlets and Jersey Reds scrum-half Luke Davies". BBC Sport. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Tom Everard joins the Club". Blackheath Rugby. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "John Hawkins: Newcastle Falcons sign second-rower from Jersey Reds". BBC Sport. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Ben Woollett: Leicester Tigers sign ex-Jersey Reds winger". BBC Sport. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Barnes to make Guernsey debut in the battle of the Raiders". Guernsey Press. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "TEAM NEWS - Saracens Men v Hartpury (PRC - Rd 5)". Saracens. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Jacob Stockdale makes his return as Ulster prepare for historic match at the home of Cavan GAA". Belfast Telegraph. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Jersey Reds prop Longwell agrees Zebre deal". BBC Sport. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "James Elliott: Newcastle Falcons re-sign scrum-half until end of season". BBC Sport. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Bristol Bears sign former Jersey Reds, Leicester Tigers and Edinburgh prop as injury cover". Bristol Post. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Former Munster centre McHenry seals move to France's Pro D2". The 42.ie. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Cardiff sign hooker Dafydd Hughes". Cardiff Rugby. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "Exeter sign former Jersey back row Chapman". BBC Sport. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Bath sign South African fullback on short-term contract". Rugby Pass. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Cardiff sign ex-Wales Under-20s player left stunned when disaster struck". Wales Online. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Ex-Jersey centre Holgate signs for Newcastle". BBC Sport. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Rhys Charalambous Signs for 2023/24". London Scottish. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Elliot Haydon Signs for London Scottish". London Scottish. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "London Scottish Welcome Steven Kerins for 2023/24". London Scottish. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "George Cave Signs for 2023/24". London Scottish. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "Netherlands International Marijn Huis Signs for London Scottish". London Scottish. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Graham Geldenhuys Signs for London Scottish". London Scottish. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Toby Tyson Signs for London Scottish". London Scottish. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Lewis Barrett Joins the Pride for 2023/24". London Scottish. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Ashley Challenger Joins London Scottish for 2023/24". London Scottish. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Ioan Rhys Davies Joins London Scottish". London Scottish. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Garin Lloyd Signs for London Scottish for 2023/24". London Scottish. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Ben Charnock joins The Club". Blackheath Rugby. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b "2023/24 Men's 1st XV Squad Announcement". Rosslyn Park. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "3 New Signings!". Nottingham Rugby. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Engine room players announced". Birmingham Moseley. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Massive boost to the Front Row". Moseley Rugby. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.