Newcastle will look to seal their immediate return to the top-flight on Wednesday when they tackle Bedford.
Newcastle Falcons moved one step closer to a swift return to the Aviva Premiership following an 18-9 win over Bedford.
Former Wales No 8 Rhys Oakley has agreed to become the new forwards coach at Plymouth Albion.
Bedford Blues have been forced into one change as they look to break their duck against Newcastle.
London Scottish have signed prop Lewis Thiede on a permanent basis from London Wasps.
RFU Championship finalists Bedford Blues have confirmed five players have all agreed new deals.
Nottingham have completed the signing of Fiji international Campese Ma'afu for the 2013/14 RFU Championship season.
Versatile forward Toby Freeman has agreed to extend his stay at Rotherham Titans for a further season.
Plymouth Albion have confirmed the signings of centres Pale Nonu and Ben Woods.
Sale Sharks have completed the signing of highly-rated fly-half Joe Ford from Leeds Carnegie.
Newcastle Falcons will face the Bedford Blues in the Championship play-off final following a 15-6 win over Leeds.
Nottingham have confirmed Andrew Savage and Dan Montagu have committed their futures to the club.
Wasps have signed Jersey back-row Guy Thompson after being impressed with his outstanding displays in the Championship.
Plymouth Albion are confirmed Declan Cusack and Harrison Tovey are the latest players to sign new deals with the club.
Nottingham will welcome back Tim Streather as they look to overturn a nine-point deficit against Bedford.
Rotherham Titans have confirmed the signings of Ben Sowery, Tom Cruse, Lloyd Hayes, Jamie Broadley and Dan White.
Plymouth Albion have agreed new contracts with Louis Messer and Tom Bowen.
The Cornish Pirates have agreed deals to sign second-row duo James Sandford and Will Graulich.
Newcastle prop Dan Frazier has been forced to retire after failing to recover from a back injury.
Leeds Carnegie defeated Newcastle Falcons 24-19 in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.