Maidstone Rugby Club enjoyed a winning start under new head coach Dave Charlton.

It’s back-to-back defeats after Medway gave themselves too much to do against Gravesend in Regional 2 South East.

A slow start proved the difference as Canterbury came up short in National League 2 East.

Tonbridge Juddians returned to winning ways at Guernsey’s expense in National League 2 East.

Sheppey get their new rugby campaign under way with coach Pete Jones in confident mood after a productive pre-season.

Ricky Reeves’ side were shown no mercy by Cobham after the break in Regional 2 South East.

Seven-try Canterbury were too hot for Tonbridge Juddians to handle in National League 2 East.

Deal’s Matthew Carley was first reserve referee for the Rugby Union World Cup in 2019 - four years later he gets his chance to take charge.

Medway put on a four-star display at Old Alleynians in Regional 2 South East.

Canterbury had more possession, territory and tries than Sevenoaks - but still lost their National League 2 East curtain-raiser.

Tonbridge Juddians kicked off the National League 2 East season with maximum points against Westcombe Park.

Head coach Matt Corker admits Canterbury Rugby Club have started seasons too slowly in recent years - as they aim to put that right.

Gravesend Dynamite are celebrating another national trophy triumph.

Plans to convert a disused driving range into a purpose-built rugby club ground have been put forward.

A rugby club’s bid to build its first permanent home has been criticised by neighbours who say there is no need for the facilities.

It has already proven to be a fruitful summer for winger Alfie Orris – one of Canterbury Rugby Club’s latest signings.

Kent are celebrating their first County Championship rugby triumph in almost 100 years after late drama at Twickenham.

It’s been 96 years since Kent last won rugby union’s County Championship - but that drought could come to an end on Sunday.

A rugby club has launched a million-pound bid to transform its grounds into “the best in Kent” – and possibly the south east.

Kent will take on Lancashire at the home of English rugby this weekend after their first-ever win on Cornish soil.