Preview Nottingham v Jersey
Today. 2pm
NOTTINGHAM head coach Craig Hammond is pleased with the Championship Cup being played during the season rather than at the end, as his side host undefeated Jersey Reds today.
Hammond’s side endured a poor Cup campaign last season as they were knocked out in the pool stages after heavy defeats to Bedford Blues.
He said: “Last year we were down the bottom in the league and with the competition played at the end of the season, motivating the guys was tough. We had a tough run and got dusted up quite a bit, so having it in the middle ...