List of 2021–22 RFU Championship transfers

This is a list of player transfers involving RFU Championship teams before or during the 2021–22 season. The list is of deals that are confirmed and are either from or to a rugby union team in the Championship during the 2020–21 season. It is not unknown for confirmed deals to be cancelled at a later date. On 20 June, Saracens were promoted to Premiership Rugby for the 2021–22 season after defeating Ealing Trailfinders in the promotion playoff.[1] No team is relegated from the Premiership this season due to an increase in the number of teams in the Premiership for 2021–22. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was also no National League 1 in 2020–21, so no sides are relegated/promoted to or from the division.

Ampthill[edit]

Main article: Ampthill RUFC

Bedford Blues[edit]

Main article: Bedford Blues

Cornish Pirates[edit]

Main article: Cornish Pirates

Coventry[edit]

Main article: Coventry R.F.C.

Doncaster Knights[edit]

Main article: Doncaster Knights

Ealing Trailfinders[edit]

Main article: Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club

Hartpury University[edit]

Main article: Hartpury University R.F.C.

Jersey Reds[edit]

Main article: Jersey Reds

London Scottish[edit]

Main article: London Scottish F.C.

Nottingham[edit]

Main article: Nottingham R.F.C.

Richmond[edit]

Main article: Richmond F.C.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  67. ^ "Richardson joins Coventry on loan". Leicester Tigers. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  68. ^ "Dragons scrum-half Dan Babos joins Coventry on loan". Dragons. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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