Ashford RFC
Ashford, Kent
Kent market town club near the Channel Tunnel competing in county and London leagues.
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Kent has a strong rugby union community, with a club in almost every large town. This page lists the 11 Kent clubs in our directory so you can compare them in one place.
Clubs range from Tonbridge Juddians and Canterbury to town sides in Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Ashford and along the coast. Most run several senior teams plus large mini and junior sections.
Clubs in north-west Kent, such as Dartford and Gravesend, are also within easy reach of south-east London clubs — see our London rugby clubs page.
Rugby Clubs by Town
- Ashford: Ashford RFC
- Broadstairs: Thanet Wanderers RFC
- Canterbury: Canterbury RFC
- Dartford: Dartford RFC
- Folkestone: Folkestone RFC
- Gravesend: Gravesend RFC
- Maidstone: Maidstone RFC
- Rochester: Medway RFC
- Sevenoaks: Sevenoaks RFC
- Tonbridge: Tonbridge Juddians RFC
- Tunbridge Wells: Tunbridge Wells RFC
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Kent rugby clubs and their leagues
Kent rugby teams span five levels. Tonbridge Juddians play in National League 1 and Canterbury in National League 2 East. Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells are in Regional 1 South Central, and Gravesend and Medway in Regional 2 South East. Ashford, Thanet Wanderers, Maidstone and Folkestone play in the Counties Kent leagues.
| Club | Town | Founded | League 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge Juddians RFC | Tonbridge | 1884 | National League 1 |
| Canterbury RFC | Canterbury | 1930 | National League 2 East |
| Sevenoaks RFC | Sevenoaks | 1921 | Regional 1 South Central |
| Tunbridge Wells RFC | Tunbridge Wells | 1888 | Regional 1 South Central |
| Gravesend RFC | Gravesend | 1920 | Regional 2 South East |
| Medway RFC | Rochester | 1929 | Regional 2 South East |
| Ashford RFC | Ashford | 1920 | Counties 1 Kent |
| Thanet Wanderers RFC | Broadstairs | 1927 | Counties 1 Kent |
| Maidstone RFC | Maidstone | 1880 | Counties 2 Kent |
| Folkestone RFC | Folkestone | 1929 | Counties 2 Kent |
| Dartford RFC | Dartford | 1960 | – |
Leagues confirmed from England Rugby team pages on 31 October 2026.
Finding rugby teams in Kent near you
Kent is a big county, so start by area. West Kent has Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. North Kent has Dartford, Gravesend and Medway. East Kent has Canterbury, Thanet, Ashford and Folkestone. Choose two clubs within 20 minutes, check their training nights, and go to a session at each.
Practical tip: north-west Kent is close to south-east London. Clubs such as Sidcup, Beckenham and Old Elthamians may be nearer than a Kent club. See rugby clubs in London.
Kent's governing body is Kent County RFU, which runs county cups and representative teams alongside the RFU leagues.
Kent rugby clubs by age: oldest to newest
Our directory lists 11 rugby clubs in Kent: all 11 rugby union. The oldest is Maidstone RFC, founded in 1880, and 3 of the 11 were formed before 1900. Rugby teams in Kent are spread from Dartford to Thanet, so most towns have a club within reach.
| Club | Code | Founded | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone RFC | Rugby union | 1880 | Maidstone |
| Tonbridge Juddians RFC | Rugby union | 1884 | Tonbridge |
| Tunbridge Wells RFC | Rugby union | 1888 | Tunbridge Wells |
| Ashford RFC | Rugby union | 1920 | Ashford |
| Gravesend RFC | Rugby union | 1920 | Gravesend |
| Sevenoaks RFC | Rugby union | 1921 | Sevenoaks |
| Thanet Wanderers RFC | Rugby union | 1927 | Broadstairs |
| Folkestone RFC | Rugby union | 1929 | Folkestone |
| Medway RFC | Rugby union | 1929 | Rochester |
| Canterbury RFC | Rugby union | 1930 | Canterbury |
| Dartford RFC | Rugby union | 1960 | Dartford |
Founding years as listed on each club profile in the UK Rugby Club Directory, checked 4 November 2026.
In practice: an older club is not automatically a bigger or stronger one. Check each profile for the club's current league and teams, and ask the club what it runs this season.
How to join one of the rugby teams in Kent
To join one of the rugby teams in Kent, choose a club within a short drive, contact it and go to a training session. Rugby clubs in Kent are affiliated to the RFU through Kent RFU. Most train on two weekday evenings and play league matches on Saturday afternoons.
- West Kent: Tonbridge Juddians, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Dartford.
- Mid Kent and the Medway towns: Maidstone, Medway and Gravesend.
- East Kent: Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone and Thanet Wanderers.
- Contact two or three clubs. Ask which adult team suits your experience.
- Ask about other sections. Many Kent rugby clubs also run women's, junior and mini rugby.
Sources and further reading
Quick Answers
Rugby Clubs in Kent FAQs
How many rugby clubs are there in Kent?
Our directory currently lists 11 clubs in Kent. If a club is missing, you can register it for free.
Do Kent rugby clubs run junior sections?
Most do. Mini and junior rugby is a big part of community clubs in Kent — see our junior and youth rugby guide for how the age groups work.
How do I join a rugby club in Kent?
Pick two or three clubs near you, check each club's profile for where it plays and how to get in touch, then ask about the next training session. Our guide to finding a rugby club walks you through it.
How many rugby teams are there in Kent?
We list 11 rugby clubs in Kent, all rugby union. Most Kent rugby clubs run several adult teams plus junior sections, so the number of rugby teams in Kent is far higher.
What is the oldest rugby club in Kent?
Of the Kent rugby clubs we list, Maidstone RFC is the oldest, founded in 1880. Tonbridge Juddians (1884) and Tunbridge Wells (1888) are close behind.
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