Counties 1 Kent is an English level 7 rugby union regional league for rugby clubs in London and the south-east of England including sides from Kent, Greater London and East Sussex. Administration of the leagues is divided between Kent Rugby,[1] Sussex Rugby[2] and the London & SE RFU.[3] (The locations in Greater London are all in areas that were historically part of Kent.)
Current season or competition: 2024–25 Counties 1 Kent | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
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| Number of teams | 12 |
| Country |  England |
| Website | [1] |
Structure and format
editThe twelve teams play home and away matches from September through to April, making a total of twenty-two matches each. The results of the matches contribute points to the league as follows:
- 4 points are awarded for a win.
- 2 points are awarded for a draw.
- 0 points are awarded for a loss.
In addition:
- 1 losing (bonus) point is awarded to a team that loses a match by 7 points or fewer
- 1 additional (bonus) point is awarded to a team scoring 4 tries or more in a match
There is one automatic promotion place and two relegation places. The first-placed team at the end of season wins promotion to Regional 2 South East. The last twoplaced clubs are typically relegated to either Counties 2 Kent or Counties 2 Sussex depending on location.
Teams for 2024–25
editDeparting were Dartfordians promoted to Regional 2 South East as runners-up[4] (Canterbury Pilgrims finished top[5] but owing to league regulations were not permitted to be promoted to Level 6) with Thanet being relegated to Counties 2 Kent.[6] With no team coming down from Regional 2 South East there was a reprieve for Charlton Park who finished 11th and would ordinarily have been relegated to Counties 2 Kent. Coming up were Sevenoaks 2XV[7] and Park House.
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Locations of the 2024-25 Counties 1 Kent teams in London Locations of the 2024-25 Counties 1 Kent teams in Kent and East Sussex
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Teams for 2023–24
editDeparting were Old Alleynians[8] promoted to Regional 2 South East with Folkestone[9] and Aylesford Bulls relegated to Counties 2 Kent. In their place In their place came Dover and Canterbury Pilgrims promoted as 'joint champions'[10] from Counties 2 Kent whilst Dartfordians were relegated from Regional 2 South East.
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Locations of the 2023-24 Counties 1 Kent teams in London Locations of the 2023-24 Counties 1 Kent teams in Kent and East Sussex
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League table
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | Adjust | |||||
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| C | Canterbury Pilgrim's | 22 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 846 | 439 | +407 | 18 | 0 | 98 | |||||
| 2 | Dartfordians | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 692 | 444 | +248 | 19 | 1 | 90 | |||||
| 3 | Beccehamian | 22 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 839 | 299 | +540 | 16 | 1 | 86 | -5 | ||||
| 4 | Bromley | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 621 | 416 | 205 | 13 | 3 | 79 | |||||
| 5 | Crowborough | 22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 530 | 463 | +67 | 9 | 1 | 70 | |||||
| 6 | Dover | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 466 | 548 | -82 | 9 | 3 | 50 | |||||
| 7 | Heathfield & Waldron | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 459 | 469 | -10 | 7 | 6 | 50 | |||||
| 8 | Deal & Betteshanger | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 403 | 582 | -179 | 6 | 4 | 42 | |||||
| 9 | Ashford | 22 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 345 | 518 | −173 | 3 | 3 | 30 | |||||
| 10 | Cranbrook | 22 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 388 | 756 | −368 | 4 | 4 | 26 | |||||
| 11 | Charlton Park | 22 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 371 | 684 | −313 | 5 | 3 | 23 | -5 | ||||
| R | Thanet Wanderers | 22 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 378 | 720 | −342 | 4 | 3 | 21 | |||||
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Teams for 2022–23
editThis was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review. The league was substantially similar to London 2 South East with the teams placed 5th-12th returning. The teams finishing 1st - 4th were promoted to Regional 2 South East (level 6) with the top four teams coming up from London 3 South East (level 8).[12]
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Locations of the 2022-23 Counties 1 Kent teams in London Locations of the 2022-23 Counties 1 Kent teams in Kent and East Sussex
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League table
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | Adjust | |||||
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| C | Old Alleynians | 22 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 890 | 257 | +633 | 16 | 1 | 97 | |||||
| 2 | Bromley | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 575 | 316 | +259 | 12 | 1 | 77 | |||||
| 3 | Beccehamian | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 596 | 381 | +215 | 11 | 4 | 71 | |||||
| 4 | Heathfield & Waldron | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 468 | 486 | -18 | 9 | 3 | 68 | |||||
| 5 | Charlton Park | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 525 | 537 | -12 | 10 | 1 | 67 | |||||
| 6 | Cranbrook | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 538 | 511 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 59 | |||||
| 7 | Ashford | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 440 | 399 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 56 | |||||
| 8 | Deal & Betteshanger | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 448 | 507 | -39 | 7 | 3 | 55 | |||||
| 9 | Crowborough | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 443 | 552 | −109 | 7 | 1 | 35 | -5 | ||||
| 10 | Thanet Wanderers | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 309 | 593 | −284 | 5 | 0 | 33 | |||||
| R | Folkestone | 22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 346 | 797 | −451 | 5 | 4 | 21 | |||||
| R | Aylesford Bulls | 22 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 341 | 603 | −262 | 3 | 6 | 13 | |||||
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "RFU Leagues". Surrey Rugby. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Mens [sic] Leagues". Sussex Rugby. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "RFU League Statistics". L&SE RFU. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Dartfordians RFC celebrating 100th anniversary season with promotion and a lunch in support of the IPF". RFU Injured Players Foundation. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "PILGRIMS ARE CHAMPIONS". Canterbury RFC. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Relegation looks certain for Wanderers". Isle of Thanet News. 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Sevenoaks 2s are Kent Champions!". Local Sports News. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Old Alleynians 1XV win the League with a record win!". Old Alleynians. 19 March 2023.
- ^ "RELEGATION LOOMS FOR FOLKESTONE AFTER ANOTHER LOSS". Folkestone RFC. 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Player-coach Martyn Beaumont on Dover Rugby Club being named 'joint-champions' of Kent 2 with Canterbury 2nds". Kent Online. 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Counties 1 Kent". Rugby England. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Rugby union competition structure gets overhaul ahead of the 2022/23 season". Kent Online. 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Addition to the coaching team for next season". Bromley RFC. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Deal & Betteshanger coach Danny Vaughan reacts to news the club will be playing in new Counties 1 Kent Division following Rugby Football Union's restructure". Kent Online. 11 June 2022.