By Coventry Rugby 
Coventry Rugby return to Butts Park Arena this Saturday 31st January, welcoming Chinnor RFC for a 15:00 kick-off in what promises to be a fiercely contested Champ Rugby encounter.
With just two points separating the sides in the league table, this fixture has major significance as the season enters a crucial phase.
Coventry currently sit 5th in the Champ on 45 points, while Chinnor occupy 6th place on 47 points, underlining just how finely balanced Saturday’s contest is. A win for either side could prove decisive in shaping the Champ play-off picture as the campaign progresses.
Coventry come into the fixture in impressive form, having recorded five wins from their last six matches, scoring an outstanding 240 points across that run.
Across the season, Coventry boast the second-highest points total in the Champ (528) and the second-best goal-kicking success rate (78.8%), highlighting both their attacking efficiency and reliability from the tee.
Their attacking intent was on full display in the latest round, where Coventry led the league for initial line breaks (9) and offloads (12) – a clear indication of their ability to stretch defences and keep play alive through quick hands and support running.
Playing at Butts Park Arena, Coventry will look to impose their tempo early and capitalise on home advantage.
Chinnor arrive in Coventry with a reputation for physicality and relentless work rate. They currently lead the Champ for lineout steals (30) and have recorded an impressive 2,929 attacking ruck entries, underlining their ability to disrupt opposition set-piece ball and dominate the contact area.
In their most recent outing, Chinnor topped the league for carries (158) and dominant carry contacts (22), showcasing the direct, confrontational style that has made them difficult opponents throughout the season.
Their recent form includes notable victories over Bedford Blues (27–17) and a hard-fought 27–26 away win against Worcester Warriors, results that highlight both resilience and composure under pressure.
With both teams separated by the narrowest of margins in the table, Saturday’s clash is set to be a defining moment in their Champ campaigns. Coventry’s attacking fluidity and kicking accuracy will be tested against Chinnor’s physicality, breakdown pressure, and set-piece disruption.
Fixture: Coventry Rugby vs Chinnor RFC
Date: Saturday 31st January
Kick-off: 15:00
Venue: Butts Park Arena
🎟 Tickets are available to purchase at
www.coventryrugby.co.uk/tickets/
