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About the Club
About Folkestone RFC
Folkestone RFC is a rugby union club in Folkestone, Kent, founded in 1929. It is an East Kent club with a welcoming membership and strong community ties in the Channel port town.
Folkestone RFC is one of 11 rugby union clubs we list in Kent.
At a Glance
Folkestone Rugby Club at a glance
Folkestone RFC is a rugby union club in Folkestone, Kent, founded in 1929. In 2026-27 its first XV plays in Counties 2 Kent, level 8 of the English rugby union league structure. It is also known as Folkestone Rugby Club, Folkestone Rugby Football Club or Folkestone Rugby.
| Official name | Folkestone RFC |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Folkestone Rugby Club, Folkestone Rugby Football Club, Folkestone Rugby |
| Code | Rugby union |
| Based in | Folkestone, Kent |
| Founded | 1929 |
| League (2026-27) | Counties 2 Kent (level 8) |
| Ground | New Burlington Field Bargrove Newington Folkestone Kent CT18 8BH |
| Governing body | Rugby Football Union (England Rugby) |
| Contact | Phone, Email, Facebook – see Join & Contact |
| Area guide | Rugby clubs in Kent |
League confirmed from England Rugby, 31 October 2026.
Our Story
History of Folkestone RFC
Folkestone RFC formed in 1929, in the years between the two World Wars.
1929
Founded
90+
Years of History
Local Rugby
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Join & Contact
Join or Contact Folkestone RFC
To ask about training, junior sections or volunteering, contact Folkestone RFC directly using the details on this page.
Contact Details
Folkestone RFCNew Burlington Field Bargrove Newington Folkestone Kent, CT18 8BH
Phone: 01303 266887
Email: frfcmembership@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/FolkestoneRugbyClub
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Details checked 31 Oct 2026 from englandrugby.com.
Quick Answers
Folkestone RFC FAQs
What league does Folkestone RFC play in?
In 2026-27 Folkestone RFC's first XV plays in Counties 2 Kent, level 8 of the English rugby union league structure. See how the leagues work.
Where does Folkestone RFC play?
The club calls Folkestone, Kent home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
When was Folkestone RFC founded?
Folkestone RFC was founded in 1929.
How can I join Folkestone RFC?
Contact the club using the details on this page and ask about the next training session.
Which other rugby union clubs are near Folkestone?
Nearby clubs in our directory include Canterbury RFC, Thanet Wanderers RFC and Sevenoaks RFC. Each has its own profile below.
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