Steve Brook, Membership Secretary, talks about how he got involved with the Club and his past playing glories…
Sevenoaks RFC is delighted to open registrations of interest for children joining Reception in September 2026 who would like to begin their rugby journey with the Mighty Oaks.
Our Under 5s programme provides a fun, safe, and welcoming introduction to rugby for boys and girls, helping children develop confidence, coordination, teamwork, and a love for being active through games and tag rugby activities.
The Under 5s is often where lifelong friendships begin, with many players progressing through our Mini, Youth, Academy, and Senior sections over the years. As a club, we are incredibly proud of the environment we provide for young players and their families, with rugby at Sevenoaks RFC centred around enjoyment, development, inclusivity, and community.
Who Is It For?
The Under 5s programme is open to children who will be starting Reception in September 2026.
No previous rugby experience is required – just enthusiasm, energy, and a willingness to have fun.
Training Details
📅 Saturdays
⏰ 9:30am – 10:30am
📍 Knole Paddock, Plymouth Drive, Sevenoaks
Sessions are delivered in a friendly and supportive environment, with children learning through play whilst developing fundamental movement skills, confidence, and teamwork.
Register Your Interest Today
If your child is joining Reception in September 2026 and you would like them to be part of the Mighty Oaks family, we would love to hear from you.
Register your interest here:
👉 https://sevenoaksrugby.com/under-5-202627-sign-up
Families who register their interest will be contacted later this summer with further details regarding the upcoming season and opportunities to come along and give rugby a try.
We look forward to welcoming the next generation of Mighty Oaks to Sevenoaks RFC.
Sevenoaks RFC is delighted to announce that Zara Wheaton will be joining the Oaks as our new Operations Executive, starting in July 2026.
A Sports Management graduate from Loughborough University, Zara joins the club having recently worked with Harlequins Women and Hawk-Eye Innovations, where she gained hands-on experience in professional rugby and sports operations. She is also a passionate sportswoman and leader, having captained and chaired a successful university korfball club and continues to play an active role in developing the sport nationally.
Zara will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the club, helping to deliver the best possible experience for our players, members, volunteers, sponsors and wider rugby community.
Please join us in giving Zara a very warm welcome to Sevenoaks RFC.
Welcome to the Oaks, Zara!
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The leagues have now confirmed the compositions for the Senior Men’s 2nd XV and 3rd XV ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The new season once again promises competitive rugby, strong local rivalries, and exciting challenges across all three senior men’s teams.
2nd XV – Counties 1 Kent
The 2nd XV will compete in Counties 1 Kent alongside:
Ashford
Beccehamians
Canterbury 2
Crowborough
Deal & Betteshanger
Dover
Gillingham Anchorians
Heathfield
Park House
Sevenoaks 2
Thanet
Tonbridge Juddians 2
A highly competitive division featuring a strong blend of traditional Kent rugby clubs and local rivalries throughout the season.
3rd XV – Counties 3 Kent
Following promotion last season, the 3rd XV will compete in Counties 3 Kent after an outstanding title-winning campaign in Counties 4 Kent.
The league composition is as follows:
Brockleians
Canterbury 3
Cliffe Crusaders
Dartford Valley
Gravesend 2
Hastings & Bexhill
Old Gravesendians
Old Williamsonians
Sevenoaks 3
Vigo
Whitstable
The step up provides another exciting challenge for players, while also continuing to strengthen the overall depth and competitiveness of the Senior Men’s programme.
The club will share the full confirmed fixtures as soon as they are officially released.
All In for the Oaks – 2026/27
Delighted to recognise Derek and Alan as Honorary Life Members
Last night, a number of players and staff from the Sevenoaks RFC 3rd XV travelled to the Ashford International Hotel to attend the Kent Rugby Awards Evening and officially receive the league winners plaque.
The evening marked another proud moment for the club following an excellent season for the 3rd XV, who secured the Counties 4 Kent league title and promotion after a year of strong performances, hard work, and commitment across the group.
The achievement also reflects the strength and depth of the wider Senior Men’s programme at Sevenoaks RFC, with strong competition, player development, and connection across the 1st XV, 2nd XV, and 3rd XV environments throughout the season.
The success reflects the hard work, commitment, and togetherness shown throughout the season by everyone involved - players, coaches, team managers, medical staff, and supporters - all of whom played an important role in creating such a successful environment both on and off the field.
Congratulations once again to all players and staff who contributed to this brilliant achievement and memorable season.
Up the Oaks!
The RFU has officially confirmed the composition of the Regional 1 leagues for the 2026/27 season following the completion of the play-offs — and Sevenoaks RFC will compete in Regional 1 South Central next season.
The league promises to be a hugely competitive and exciting challenge, featuring a strong mix of established clubs, ambitious programmes, university rugby, and some fantastic away days for players and supporters alike.
Regional 1 South Central – 2026/27
The confirmed league composition is as follows:
Bournemouth
Bracknell
Brunel University
CS Stags 1863
Farnham
London Scottish Lions
Maidenhead
Old Alleynians
Sevenoaks
Tunbridge Wells
Wimbledon
Worthing
A league packed with quality opposition and local rivalries across the South East and South Central regions.
The club is now firmly focused on preparations for the 2026/27 campaign, with pre-season beginning on:
Pre-Season Kick-Off Meeting: Monday 29th June 2026
First On-Pitch Session: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Fixture production is now underway by the RFU, with the full league schedule expected to be published during the second week of June.
As always, the club would like to thank all players, coaches, volunteers, members, supporters, sponsors, and partners for their continued support.
All In for the Oaks – 2026/27
After an incredible 8 seasons with Sevenoaks RFC, Vicky Di Placito has decided to step down from her role as Trauma Lead.
Vicky has been an integral part of the club’s medical team, playing a key role within the Senior Men’s programme over many years. She has brought outstanding professionalism, care, and expertise to the role, with her vast trauma experience playing a huge part in ensuring the club consistently meets and exceeds RFU medical standards, whilst also providing exceptional support and care to countless players throughout her time at the Oaks.
Beyond the role itself, Vicky has been a hugely valued part of the wider Oaks environment and community. Her commitment, reliability, calmness under pressure, and care for players has had a massive impact across the club.
Throughout her time at Sevenoaks RFC, Vicky has been hugely respected and appreciated by players, coaches, staff, volunteers, and supporters alike for her professionalism, dedication, and care for others.
Whilst everyone at Sevenoaks RFC is sad to see Vicky step away from the role, we very much hope this is not goodbye and that we’ll still see her around the club in the future.
Thank you again, Vicky, for everything you have given to Sevenoaks RFC over the past 8 seasons. Your contribution to the Oaks has been immense and greatly appreciated by so many people across the club.
Club Update: Youth & Academy Girls Rugby Leadership Transition
Sevenoaks RFC can confirm that, after three fantastic seasons, Justine McDonnell will step down as Head of Youth & Academy Girls Rugby at the end of the current season.
Justine has played a pivotal role in developing and growing the section, investing significant time, energy, and care into building a strong and sustainable environment for players across the pathway. Her contribution has been significant, and the club would like to place on record its sincere thanks for everything she has given during her time in the role.
We are delighted that Justine will remain involved next season as part of the coaching team, ensuring continued support and continuity for the group she helped shape.
Looking ahead, we are pleased to announce that James Smith will take on the role of Head of Youth & Academy Girls Rugby. James has been a key figure in the Youth & Academy girls setup over the past few years. His understanding of the section and its people ideally places him to lead it forward. We are excited to see him build on the strong foundations already in place.
Everyone at Sevenoaks RFC would like to thank Justine once again for her outstanding contribution and congratulate James on his new role.
Up the Oaks!
James Smith
Justine McDonnell
We are pleased to share that St Michael's Prep School has become part of the Sevenoaks RFC family!
St Michael’s is a co-educational school for children aged 2 to 13 (Nursery to Year 8) set on 100 acres of countryside in Otford, Sevenoaks. St Michael’s is driven by a passionate belief in the value and power of learning: for children, for teachers, for parents and everyone who comes into contact with the school. St Michael’s is a place where each individual is known, valued and celebrated, where children are encouraged to embrace each day and be inspired by their lessons and co-curricular activities. They believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions and challenge themselves whilst enjoying a creative and innovative curriculum.
Adam Bowman, Commercial Director, and DOR, at SRFC has commented, “We are very happy to welcome St Michael's Prep School to Sevenoaks RFC! We’re proud to be working alongside a local school that shares our commitment to developing young people within our local community.”
St Michael's Prep School have commented: "We are delighted to be partnering with Sevenoaks Rugby Club this year. With a strong legacy of rugby at St Michael’s and many of our pupils already part of SRFC, now is the perfect time to combine our communities officially. We are excited for this collaboration which will allow us to support the incredible work of the club.”
We extend our thanks to St Michael's Prep School for joining us and we look forward to building a successful and lasting relationship.
Sevenoaks RFC can confirm that this Saturday’s fixture against Esher will mark Emily Burns’ final 1st XV match with the club before she departs to take up an exciting new full-time opportunity with a County Cricket Club as Cricket Operations Assistant Manager, where she will work across both the Men’s and Women’s 1st Teams, as well as the Hundred competition.
Emily’s impact on the club has been significant. She has provided first-class support across all playing sections, including the 1st XV and Senior Men’s Squad, alongside her work on the commercial side supporting sponsors and club events. She has also played a key role in driving the club’s communications across all platforms, including social media channels, producing the weekly newsletter and ensuring everything remains current and up to date.
On a personal level, Director of Rugby Adam Bowman added:
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed teaming up with Emily over the last 18 months. She has made a huge contribution across the club and has been a fantastic person to work alongside. We are incredibly grateful for everything she has done.”
Everyone at Sevenoaks RFC would like to thank Emily for her outstanding contribution and wish her every success in the next chapter of her career.
What an Oak – you will be greatly missed by all!
We are delighted to announce W A Thompson as our newest club sponsor, marking the beginning of an exciting partnership with a local, experienced, construction and building specialist.
W A Thompson is a residential building contractor delivering high-quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments and heritage restorations.
Adopting a project management-led, turnkey approach, their experienced team of project managers, surveyors and skilled traders work collaboratively to maintain clear communication, careful planning and exceptional standards throughout. Every build is carefully programmed around the rhythm of family life, with robust financial, contractual, health and safety processes underpinning each stage.
Adam Bowman, Commercial Director of SRFC, has commented "We are thrilled to welcome W A Thompson as a sponsor of Sevenoaks RFC. Support from respected local businesses plays an important role in helping us continue to grow and develop. We are grateful for W A Thompson's backing and look forward to working together over the next year!"
W A Thompson have commented "For us it's more time on site than on the pitch - but the same hard graft of course, and we can certainly identify with the importance of determination, teamwork and camaraderie. Sevenoaks Rugby Club is a true beacon of the community, with a positive impact that reaches far beyond the pitch. W A Thompson is really proud to be supporting this year."
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Tom Harris from Moore Kingston Smith for taking the time to speak with our academy on Sunday morning.
Tom delivered an engaging and insightful talk about the journey to becoming an accountant, sharing valuable experiences, challenges, and advice. The session was not only informative but also inspiring, helping our players to think more broadly about their futures outside of sport. Tom himself, has come through the Sevenoaks RFC playing pathway, progressing from our junior section through to senior rugby, giving him a real understanding of the journey our players are on and making his message all the more relatable and impactful.
We are proud to continue supporting our academy players both on and off the pitch. Thank you again to sponsors Moore Kingston Smith for hosting the talk!
For this week’s Player Sponsor Spotlight, we are delighted to introduce Enhance Clinic UK, proud sponsors of Megan Atlee for the 2025/26 season!
Based in the heart of Maidstone, Enhance Clinic UK has built an excellent reputation for providing advanced aesthetic treatments in a welcoming and professional environment. From skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing treatments to specialist facial aesthetics, their experienced team is dedicated to helping clients look and feel their very best.
With a strong focus on client care, confidence, and natural-looking results, Enhance Clinic UK continues to deliver high-quality treatments tailored to individual needs. Be sure to check out their fantastic range of services and book your consultation soon!
A huge thank you to Enhance Clinic UK for their valued support of Megan and the club this season.
Stay tuned for more of our Player Sponsor Spotlight Series coming soon!
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Congratulations to our Senior Men's and Women's wagamama Player of the Month, as voted for by their teammates!
Harry Alexander has won the award this month following a run of outstanding performances, breaking into the 1st team, and continuing to impress across both the 1s and 2s squads. Congratulations Harry for a great month of rugby, and an impressive try on your Nat 2 debut away at OA’s!
Justine McDonnell wins the award for her incredible commitment to driving the team forward on and off the pitch, and helping to motivate and focus the squad... all while keeping spirits high and tummies filled with delicious cakes!
🚨Don't forget - Members receive 20% off their wagamamas order when they show their membership card in the Sevenoaks branch🚨
We are pleased to confirm we have received our full allocation of tickets for this year's Nations Championship. The members-only ticket ballot is now open for members of Sevenoaks Rugby Football Club to enter.
Tickets can only be purchased in pairs, and we kindly ask that members apply for just one pair of tickets per game to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity. In the same spirit, if applying for more than one game, please note that if you are successful in the ballot for one match, you will only go into the ballot for the other game if it is undersubscribed.
To avoid disappointment, please ensure that your ticket applications are completed ASAP.
You can enter the members only ballot HERE
After freezing weather scuppered our last planned u23s friendly back in December, our academy graduates from the last few years enjoyed a high scoring runout against our old friends from Sidcup last Saturday. Both teams had squads of roughly 25 players and the ref gamely agreed to 3x30 mins.
The ball saw plenty of air as Oaks ultimately ran out comfortable winners, but with Sidcup bagging several tries of their own to make for an entertaining contest. A solid crowd turned out to enjoy the occasion, and a few beers afterwards!
We look forward to seeing plenty of the current crop of 23s pulling on senior jerseys in the 26/27 season!
For this week’s Player Sponsor Spotlight, we are excited to introduce Acelo, proud sponsors of Harry Saxton-Martin for the 2025/26 season!
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Stay tuned for more of our Player Sponsor Spotlight Series coming soon!
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We are deeply saddened to share the recent passing of Colin Foreman.
Colin was a well-respected and familiar face within our Sevenoaks community, having served as Bar Manager at the club for over 10 years. He played a huge part in the day-to-day life of the club, and his absence will be felt by all who knew him.
Colin will be greatly missed by everyone at the club and by the wider community he was such an important part of.
If you would like details of the funeral arrangements, please contact Donna Swallow on srfc.clubhouse@gmail.com
Our thoughts are with Colin’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
