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  • Champ Rugby: English second tier gets rebrand and new format

    Sport Business

    English rugby’s second tier will be rebranded Champ Rugby from next season and feature a six-team play-off system to determine a candidate for promotion. The rebrand sees the name of the competition change from the Championship and the introduction of a bold black, white and green visual identity. The division’s 14 sides will play each [...]

    The second tier will be called Champ Rugby and have a new format from next season

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