2021–22 RFU Championship
| 2021–22 RFU Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  Ealing Trailfinders |
| Runners-up | Doncaster Knights |
| Matches played | 110 |
| Attendance | 141,606 (average 1,287 per match) |
| Highest attendance | 4,153 – Bedford Blues v Jersey Reds, 26 December 2021 |
| Lowest attendance | 321 – Ampthill v Richmond, 19 February 2022 |
| Tries scored | 794 (average 7.2 per match) |
| Top point scorer | 150 – James Williams (Hartpury) |
| Top try scorer | 17 – Mark Bright (Richmond) Eoghan Clarke (Jersey Reds)[1] |
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The 2021–22 RFU Championship was the thirteenth season of the RFU Championship, the professional second tier of rugby union in England. It featured ten English teams and one from Jersey. Saracens are the reigning champions and were promoted to the Premiership.
Structure
In a return to the structure used prior to 2020–21, the eleven teams played each of the other teams twice. There was no end of season play-off and as no team met the minimum standards criteria, no team was promoted to Premiership Rugby.[2] For the second consecutive year no team was relegated from the league.
RFU funding
For the second year in a row each club will receive approximately £161,500 in funding from the RFU as part of the reduction of funding introduced ahead of the 2016–17 season.[3][4][5] Last season, following news of the funding change, several clubs announced a switch to a semi-professional business model.[6][7]
Teams
Locations of the 2021–22 RFU Championship teams
Greater London RFU Championship teams
Ten of the eleven teams played in last season's competition. Saracens having beaten Ealing Trailfinders in the 2020–21 final were promoted into Premiership Rugby with no team relegated.[8] London Scottish returned to the league following a one-year hiatus due to the costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] They intended to leave the Athletic Ground ahead of this season, however it was later confirmed they would remain at the Athletic Ground.[10][11]
| Club | Stadium | Capacity | Area | Previous season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill | Dillingham Park | 3,000 | Ampthill, Bedfordshire | 7th |
| Bedford Blues | Goldington Road | 5,000 (1,700 seats)[a] | Bedford, Bedfordshire | 8th |
| Cornish Pirates | Mennaye Field | 4,000 (2,200 seats) | Penzance, Cornwall | 4th |
| Coventry | Butts Park Arena | 4,000 (3,000 seats) | Coventry, West Midlands | 5th |
| Doncaster Knights | Castle Park | 5,183[12] (1,650 seats) | Doncaster, South Yorkshire | 3rd |
| Ealing Trailfinders | Trailfinders Sports Ground | 4,000 (2,200 seats) | West Ealing, London | 1st (runner up) |
| Hartpury University | ALPAS Arena | 2,000 | Hartpury, Gloucestershire | 9th |
| Jersey Reds | Stade Santander International | 4,000 | Saint Peter, Jersey
|
6th |
| London Scottish | Athletic Ground | 4,500 (1,000 seats) | Richmond, London | N/A |
| Nottingham | Lady Bay Sports Ground | 3,500 | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | 10th |
| Richmond | Athletic Ground | 4,500 (1,000 seats) | Richmond, London | 11th |
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ealing Trailfinders | 20 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 890 | 336 | +554 | 15 | 1 | 80 | Championship winners |
| 2 | Doncaster Knights | 20 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 524 | 322 | +202 | 9 | 0 | 77 | |
| 3 | Cornish Pirates | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 521 | 365 | +156 | 12 | 1 | 73 | |
| 4 | Jersey Reds | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 596 | 436 | +160 | 12 | 3 | 69 | |
| 5 | Bedford Blues | 20 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 536 | 503 | +33 | 10 | 4 | 50 | |
| 6 | Ampthill | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 420 | 511 | −91 | 6 | 4 | 46 | |
| 7 | Hartpury | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 524 | 515 | +9 | 10 | 6 | 46 | |
| 8 | Coventry | 20 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 468 | 582 | −114 | 7 | 2 | 45 | |
| 9 | Richmond | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 440 | 546 | −106 | 7 | 5 | 42 | |
| 10 | Nottingham | 20 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 407 | 690 | −283 | 6 | 4 | 30 | |
| 11 | London Scottish | 20 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 326 | 846 | −520 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
Updated to match(es) played on 2 April 2022. Source: "The Championship". England Rugby.
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
- Number of matches won
- Difference between points for and against
- Total number of points for
- Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
- Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled
Fixtures & results
Fixtures for the season were announced by the RFU on 22 July 2021. The season commenced on 17 September and the final round of matches are due to take place in mid-March.
Round 1
| 17 September 2021 19:45 |
| (1 BP) Nottingham | 36 – 26 | Ampthill (1 BP) |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 1,047 Referee: Jack Makepeace |
| 18 September 2021 13:30 |
| (1 BP) Cornish Pirates | 33 – 18 | Richmond |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 1,263 Referee: Joe James |
| 18 September 2021 14:15 |
| London Scottish | 7 – 48 | Jersey Reds (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 600 Referee: Neil Chivers |
| 18 September 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Coventry | 39 – 22 | Doncaster Knights |
| Butts Park Arena Attendance: 1,823 Referee: Sara Cox |
| 18 September 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Ealing Trailfinders | 54 – 20 | Hartpury |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 903 Referee: Alex Thomas |
| Bye/s: Bedford Blues |
Round 2
| 25 September 2021 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Doncaster Knights | 36 – 7 | London Scottish |
| Castle Park Attendance: 836 Referee: Joe James |
| 25 September 2021 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Hartpury | 37 – 18 | Cornish Pirates |
| ALPAS Arena Attendance: 1,247 Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe |
| 25 September 2021 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Jersey Reds | 40 – 28 | Bedford Blues (1 BP) |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 1,359 Referee: Mike Hudson |
| 25 September 2021 15:00 |
| Ampthill | 21 – 19 | Coventry (1 BP) |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 842 Referee: Andrew Jackson |
| 25 September 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Richmond | 27 – 24 | Nottingham (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 920 Referee: Alex Thompson |
| Bye/s: Ealing Trailfinders |
Round 3
| 1 October 2021 19:45 |
| Bedford Blues | 31 – 23 | Doncaster Knights |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 2,825 Referee: Nick Wood |
| 1 October 2021 19:45 |
| Nottingham | 22 – 20 | Hartpury (1 BP) |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 937 Referee: Adam Leal |
| 2 October 2021 15:00 |
| London Scottish | 13 – 22 | Ampthill |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 500 Referee: George Selwood |
| 3 October 2021 15:00 |
| Cornish Pirates | 15 – 12 | Ealing Trailfinders (1 BP) |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 1,636 Referee: Sara Cox |
| Bye/s: Jersey Reds |
Round 4
| 9 October 2021 14:30 |
| Doncaster Knights | 27 – 24 | Jersey Reds (1 BP) |
| Castle Park Attendance: 996 Referee: Andrew Jackson |
| 9 October 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Ampthill | 34 – 53 | Bedford Blues (1 BP) |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 1,924 Referee: Hamish Smales |
| 9 October 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Ealing Trailfinders | 78 – 19 | Nottingham |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 900 Referee: Neil Chivers |
| 9 October 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Richmond | 43 – 21 | London Scottish |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 1,476 Referee: Mike Hudson |
| Bye/s: Cornish Pirates |
Round 5
| 22 October 2021 19:30 |
| Nottingham | 8 – 32 | Cornish Pirates (1 BP) |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 1,233 Referee: Mike Hudson |
| 23 October 2021 14:30 |
| Jersey Reds | 17 – 17 | Ampthill |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 941 Referee: Joe James |
| 23 October 2021 15:00 |
| (2 BP) Bedford Blues | 32 – 37 | Richmond (1 BP) |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 2,735 Referee: George Selwood |
| 23 October 2021 15:00 |
| Coventry | 24 – 73 | Ealing Trailfinders (1 BP) |
| Butts Park Arena Attendance: 2,363 Referee: Sara Cox |
| 23 October 2021 15:00 |
| London Scottish | 19 – 62 | Hartpury (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 475 Referee: Alex Thomas |
| Bye/s: Doncaster Knghts |
Round 6
| 30 October 2021 14:00 |
| (1 BP) Ampthill | 18 – 20 | Doncaster Knights |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 579 Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe |
| 30 October 2021 14:15 |
| (1 BP) Richmond | 20 – 26 | Jersey Reds |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 855 Referee: Brendon Pickerill |
| 30 October 2021 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Cornish Pirates | 40 – 5 | Coventry |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 1,897 Referee: Nick Wood |
| 30 October 2021 14:30 |
| Hartpury | 19 – 42 | Bedford Blues (1 BP) |
| ALPAS Arena Attendance: 1,047 Referee: Sara Cox |
| 30 October 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Ealing Trailfinders | 101 – 7 | London Scottish |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 850 Referee: Neil Chivers |
| Bye/s: Nottingham |
Round 7
| 6 November 2021 14:15 |
| ( 1 BP) Jersey Reds | 32 – 17 | Hartpury |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 1,013 Referee: Alexander Thomas |
| 6 November 2021 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Doncaster Knights | 37 – 5 | Richmond |
| Castle Park Attendance: 947 Referee: Neil Chivers |
| 6 November 2021 15:00 |
| Bedford Blues | 14 – 50 | Ealing Trailfinders ( 1 BP) |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 2,172 Referee: Joseph James |
| 6 November 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Coventry | 35 – 12 | Nottingham |
| Butts Park Arena Attendance: 1,804 Referee: Simon Harding |
| 6 November 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) London Scottish | 17 – 19 | Cornish Pirates |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 662 Referee: Harry Walbaum |
| Bye/s: Ampthill |
Round 8
| 19 November 2021 19:45 |
| (1 BP) Nottingham | 41 – 31 | London Scottish (1 BP) |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 1,141 Referee: Charlie Gayther |
| 20 November 2021 12:30 |
| (1 BP) Cornish Pirates | 39 – 24 | Bedford Blues (1 BP) |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 1,686 Referee: Dan Jones |
| 20 November 2021 13:00 |
| (2 BP) Richmond | 36 – 38 | Ampthill (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 530 Referee: George Selwood |
| 20 November 2021 13:30 |
| (1 BP) Hartpury | 15 – 20 | Doncaster Knights |
| ALPAS Arena Attendance: 827 Referee: Joe James |
| 20 November 2021 14:00 |
| (1 BP) Ealing Trailfinders | 35 – 29 | Jersey Reds (2 BP) |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 900 Referee: Andrew Jackson |
| Bye/s: Coventry |
Round 9
| 27 November 2021 14:00 |
| (1 BP) Ampthill | 24 – 39 | Hartpury (1 BP) |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 754 Referee: Michael Hudson |
| 27 November 2021 14:15 |
| Jersey Reds | 15 – 5 | Cornish Pirates |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 1,803 Referee: Neil Chivers |
| 27 November 2021 14:30 |
| Doncaster Knights | 22 – 5 | Ealing Trailfinders |
| Castle Park Attendance: 703 Referee: Ian Tempest |
| 27 November 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Bedford Blues | 40 – 9 | Nottingham |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 1,083 Referee: Dan Jones |
| 27 November 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) London Scottish | 36 – 23 | Coventry |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 903 Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe |
| Bye/s: Richmond |
Round 10
| 4 December 2021 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Hartpury | 38 – 20 | Richmond |
| ALPAS Arena Attendance: 853 Referee: Neil Chivers |
| 4 December 2021 15:00 |
| Coventry | 15 – 14 | Bedford Blues (1 BP) |
| Butts Park Arena Attendance: 2,047 Referee: Jack Makepeace |
| 4 December 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Ealing Trailfinders | 54 – 17 | Ampthill |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 828 Referee: Dan Jones |
| 5 December 2021 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Cornish Pirates | 29 – 7 | Doncaster Knights |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 1,630 Referee: Adam Leal |
| Bye/s: London Scottish |
Round 11
| 11 December 2021 13:30 |
| Ampthill | 13 – 26 | Cornish Pirates (1 BP) |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 508 Referee: Jack Makepeace |
| 11 December 2021 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Doncaster Knights | 45 – 12 | Nottingham |
| Castle Park Attendance: 812 Referee: Sara Cox |
| 11 December 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Bedford Blues | 24 – 19 | London Scottish (1 BP) |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 2,070 Referee: Harry Walbaum |
| 11 December 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Jersey Reds | 29 – 24 | Coventry (1 BP) |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 1,090 Referee: Adam Leal |
| 11 December 2021 15:00 |
| Richmond | 24 – 33 | Ealing Trailfinders (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 940 Referee: Joe James |
| Bye/s: Hartpury |
Round 12
| 18 December 2021 14:00 |
| Ampthill | 20 – 15 | Nottingham (1 BP) |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 539 Referee: George Selwood |
| 18 December 2021 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Doncaster Knights | 31 – 9 | Coventry |
| Castle Park Attendance: 800 Referee: Alexander Thomas |
| 18 December 2021 14:30 |
| Hartpury | P – P | Ealing Trailfinders |
| ALPAS Arena |
| 18 December 2021 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Jersey Reds | 31 – 13 | London Scottish |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 1,028 Referee: Nick Wood |
| Bye/s: Bedford Blues |
Round 13
| 26 December 2021 13:45 |
| (1 BP) Coventry | 26 – 22 | Ampthill (1 BP) |
| Butts Park Arena Attendance: 2,501 Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe |
| 26 December 2021 15:00 |
| Bedford Blues | 28 – 19 | Jersey Reds |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 4,153 Referee: Jack Makepeace |
| 26 December 2021 15:00 |
| London Scottish | 19 – 39 | Doncaster Knights (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 909 Referee: Adam Leal |
| Bye/s: Ealing Trailfinders |
Round 14
| 1 January 2022 13:00 |
| (1 BP) Ampthill | 36 – 17 | London Scottish |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 749 Referee: Sara Cox |
| 1 January 2022 14:30 |
| Doncaster Knights | P – P | Bedford Blues |
| Castle Park |
| 2 January 2022 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Hartpury | 30 – 26 | Nottingham (2 BP) |
| ALPAS Arena Attendance: 381 Referee: Sara Cox |
| 2 January 2022 15:00 |
| Richmond | P – P | Coventry |
| Athletic Ground |
| Bye/s: Jersey Reds |
Round 15
| 14 January 2022 19:45 |
| Nottingham | 21 – 34 | Ealing Trailfinders (1 BP) |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 851 Referee: Jack Makepeace |
| 15 January 2022 15:00 |
| Bedford Blues | 10 – 20 | Ampthill |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 3,431 Referee: Adam Leal |
| 15 January 2022 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Coventry | 34 – 33 | Hartpury (2 BP) |
| Butts Park Arena Attendance: 2,136 Referee: Joe James |
| 15 January 2022 15:00 |
| Jersey Reds | 19 – 35 | Doncaster Knights (1 BP) |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 1,274 Referee: Sara Cox |
| 15 January 2022 15:00 |
| London Scottish | 12 – 31 | Richmond (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 1,532 Referee: Nick Wood |
| Bye/s: Cornish Pirates |
Round 16
| 21 January 2022 19:45 |
| (1 BP) Hartpury | 31 – 31 | London Scottish (1 BP) |
| ALPAS Arena Attendance: 1,503 Referee: Hary Walbaum |
| 22 January 2022 13:30 |
| (1 BP) Ampthill | 12 – 17 | Jersey Reds |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 627 Referee: Charlie Gayther |
| 22 January 2022 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Cornish Pirates | 52 – 17 | Nottingham |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 1,848 Referee: Dan Jones |
| 22 January 2022 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Ealing Trailfinders | 47 – 5 | Coventry |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 901 Referee: George Selwood |
| 22 January 2022 15:00 |
| Richmond | 22 – 19 | Bedford Blues (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 1,740 Referee: Sara Cox |
| Bye/s: Doncaster Knights |
Round 17
| 29 January 2022 14:00 |
| (1 BP) Jersey Reds | 29 – 13 | Richmond |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 1,272 Referee: Hamish Smales |
| 29 January 2022 14:30 |
| Doncaster Knights | 19 – 13 | Ampthill (1 BP) |
| Castle Park Attendance: 1,131 Referee: Andrew Jackson |
| 29 January 2022 15:00 |
| Bedford Blues | 10 – 34 | Hartpury (1 BP) |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 2,073 Referee: Alex Thomas |
| 29 January 2022 15:00 |
| Coventry | 21 – 31 | Cornish Pirates (1 BP) |
| Butts Park Arena Attendance: 2,534 Referee: Mike Hudson |
| 29 January 2022 15:00 |
| London Scottish | P – P | Ealing Trailfinders |
| Athletic Ground |
| Bye/s: Nottingham |
Rounds 10, 12 & 14 (rescheduled matches)
| 4 February 2022 19:45 |
| (1 BP) Nottingham | 31 – 41 | Jersey Reds (1 BP) |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 838 Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe |
| 5 February 2022 14:00 |
| Richmond | 24 – 24 | Cornish Pirates (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 630 Referee: Dan Jones |
| 5 February 2022 14:30 |
| Doncaster Knights | 24 – 0 | Bedford Blues |
| Castle Park Attendance: 1,112 Referee: Nick Wood |
| 5 February 2022 14:30 |
| Hartpury | 14 – 33 | Ealing Trailfinders (1 BP) |
| ALPAS Arena Attendance: 811 Referee: Michale Hudson |
Round 18
| 11 February 2022 19:45 |
| (1 BP) Nottingham | 27 – 15 | Coventry |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 919 Referee: Hamish Smales |
| 12 February 2022 13:30 |
| (1 BP) Hartpury | 31 – 40 | Jersey Reds (1 BP) |
| ALPAS Arena Attendance: 966 Referee: Dan Jones |
| 12 February 2022 14:30 |
| Cornish Pirates | 19 – 0 | London Scottish |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 1,440 Referee: Alex Thomas |
| 12 February 2022 15:00 |
| Ealing Trailfinders | 19 – 31 | Bedford Blues (1 BP) |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 1,250 Referee: George Selwood |
| 12 February 2022 15:00 |
| (2 BP) Richmond | 30 – 33 | Doncaster Knights (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 700 Referee: Charles Gayther |
| Bye/s: Ampthill |
Round 19
| 19 February 2022 14:00 |
| Ampthill | 13 – 8 | Richmond (1 BP) |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 321 Referee: Nick Wood |
| 19 February 2022 14:30 |
| Doncaster Knights | 11 – 10 | Hartpury (1 BP) |
| Castle Park Attendance: 1,214 Referee: Joe James |
| 19 February 2022 15:00 |
| Bedford Blues | 12 – 20 | Cornish Pirates |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 2,571 Referee: Andrew Jackson |
| 19 February 2022 15:00 |
| Jersey Reds | 10 – 22 | Ealing Trailfinders |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 1,464 Referee: Adam Leal |
| 19 February 2022 15:00 |
| London Scottish | 24 – 36 | Nottingham (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 480 Referee: Michael Hudson |
| Bye/s: Coventry |
Round 20
| 26 February 2022 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Hartpury | 20 – 21 | Ampthill |
| ALPAS Arena Attendance: 1,073 Referee: Nicholas Wood |
| 26 February 2022 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Coventry | 62 – 12 | London Scottish |
| Butts Park Arena Attendance: 1,977 Referee: Dan Jones |
| 26 February 2022 15:00 |
| Ealing Trailfinders | 17 – 25 | Doncaster Knights |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 983 Referee: Hamish Smales |
| 27 February 2022 14:00 |
| Cornish Pirates | 21 – 17 | Jersey Reds (1 BP) |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 2,042[37] Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe |
| 27 February 2022 15:00 |
| Nottingham | 22 – 47 | Bedford Blues (1 BP) |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 1,288 Referee: Harry Walbaum |
| Bye/s: Richmond |
Rounds 13 & 17 (rescheduled matches)
| 4 March 2022 19:45 |
| (1 BP) Nottingham | 12 – 19 | Richmond |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 1,270 Referee: Joe James |
| 5 March 2022 15:00 |
| London Scottish | 0 – 81 | Ealing Trailfinders (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 584 Referee: Charles Gayther |
Round 21
| 11 March 2022 19:45 |
| (1 BP) Bedford Blues | 15 – 17 | Coventry |
| Goldington Road Attendance: 2,818 Referee: Sara Cox |
| 12 March 2022 14:00 |
| Ampthill | 5 – 38 | Ealing Trailfinders (1 BP) |
| Dillingham Park Attendance: 795 Referee: Neil Chivers |
| 12 March 2022 14:00 |
| Richmond | 20 – 12 | Hartpury |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 669 Referee: Jack Makepeace |
| 12 March 2022 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Doncaster Knights | 22 – 15 | Cornish Pirates (1 BP) |
| Castle Park Attendance: 1,285 Referee: Mike Hudson |
| 12 March 2022 14:45 |
| (1 BP) Jersey Reds | 48 – 12 | Nottingham |
| Stade Santander International Attendance: 1,432 Referee: Alex Thomas |
| Bye/s: London Scottish |
Rescheduled matches
| 19 March 2022 14:30 |
| (1 BP) Cornish Pirates | 31 – 24 | Hartpury (2 BP) |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 1,843 |
| 19 March 2022 14:30 |
| London Scottish | 21 – 62 | Bedford Blues (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 521 |
| 19 March 2022 16:00 |
| (1 BP) Coventry | 38 – 66 | Jersey Reds(1 BP) |
| Butts Park Arena Attendance: 2,341 |
Rescheduled matches
| 26 March 2022 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Ealing Trailfinders | 44 – 24 | Cornish Pirates (1 BP) |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 1,741 Referee: Mike Hudson |
| 26 March 2022 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Richmond | 28 – 40 | Coventry (1 BP) |
| Athletic Ground Attendance: 1,225 Referee: Joe James |
Rescheduled matches
| 1 April 2022 19:450 |
| Nottingham | 5 – 26 | Doncaster Knights (1 BP) |
| Lady Bay Sports Ground Attendance: 1,250 Referee: Nick Wood |
| 2 April 2022 14:00 |
| (1 BP) Cornish Pirates | 28 – 28 | Ampthill (1 BP) |
| Mennaye Field Attendance: 1,678 Referee: Harry Walbaum |
| 2 April 2022 15:00 |
| (1 BP) Ealing Trailfinders | 60 – 10 | Richmond |
| Trailfinders Sports Ground Attendance: 800 Referee: Sara Cox |
Attendances
| Club | Home Games |
Total | Average | Highest | Lowest | % Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill | 10 | 7,63 | 764 | 1,924 | 321 | 25% |
| Bedford Blues | 10 | 25,931 | 2,593 | 4,153 | 1,083 | 52% |
| Cornish Pirates | 10 | 16,963 | 1,696 | 2,042 | 1,263 | 42% |
| Coventry | 10 | 20,979 | 2,098 | 2,534 | 1,453 | 52% |
| Doncaster Knights | 10 | 9,836 | 984 | 1,285 | 703 | 19% |
| Ealing Trailfinders | 10 | 10,056 | 1,006 | 1,741 | 800 | 25% |
| Hartpury | 10 | 9,902 | 990 | 1,503 | 381 | 50% |
| Jersey Reds | 10 | 12,676 | 1,268 | 1,803 | 941 | 32% |
| London Scottish | 10 | 7,166 | 717 | 1,532 | 475 | 16% |
| Nottingham | 10 | 10,774 | 1,077 | 1,288 | 838 | 31% |
| Richmond | 10 | 9,685 | 969 | 1,740 | 530 | 22% |
Leading scorers
Note: Flags to the left of player names indicate national team as has been defined under World Rugby eligibility rules, or primary nationality for players who have not yet earned international senior caps. Players may hold one or more non-WR nationalities.
Most points
Source: [1]
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Most tries
Source: [1]
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Notes
- ^ Goldington Road's capacity down from 6,000 to 5,000.
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