By LUKE JARMYN

BEDFORD Blues skipper Richard Lane believes this year’s Championship promotion battle is one of the tightest in years and deserves full TV coverage.
The full-back, who has had spells at Bath, Cornish Pirates and Jersey Reds, feels it’s “a real shame” that some of the most exciting rugby in England doesn’t get the coverage it deserves.
Lane, 28, said: “It’s exciting to see what will happen for the plans for the Championship next year and we remain hopeful.
“Whatever happens, the Championship needs respecting with funding from the RFU or if not it has to find some other av...