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,

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and

East Sussex East Sussex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in South East England on the English Channel coast. It is bordered by Kent to the north and east, West Sussex to the west, and Surrey to the north-west. The largest settlement in East Su ...

. Administration of the leagues is divided between Kent Rugby, Sussex Rugby and the London & SE RFU. (The locations in Greater London are all in areas that were historically part of Kent.)

Structure and format

The 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 Regional 2 South East, previously known as London 1 South, is an English level 6 rugby union regional league for rugby clubs in London and the south-east of England including sides from East Sussex, south Essex, south Greater London, Hampshire, ...

. The last twoplaced clubs are typically relegated to either Counties 2 Kent or Counties 2 Sussex depending on location.

Teams for 2024–25

Departing were Dartfordians promoted to

as runners-up (

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finished top but owing to league regulations were not permitted to be promoted to Level 6) with Thanet being relegated to Counties 2 Kent. With no team coming down from

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 and Park House.

Teams for 2023–24

Departing were Old Alleynians promoted to

with Folkestone and Aylesford Bulls relegated to Counties 2 Kent. In their place In their place came Dover and

promoted as 'joint champions' from Counties 2 Kent whilst Dartfordians were relegated from

Teams for 2022–23

This was the first season following the

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Adult Competition Review. The league was substantially similar to

London 2 South East London 2 South East is an English level 7 Rugby Union League. When this division began in 1987 it was known as London 3 South East, changing to its current name ahead of the 2009–10 season. The division is made up of teams predominantly from ...

with the teams placed 5th-12th returning. The teams finishing 1st - 4th were promoted to

(level 6) with the top four teams coming up from London 3 South East (level 8).

References

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Structure and format

Teams for 2024–25

Teams for 2023–24

Teams for 2022–23

See also

References