Maidstone Rugby Club - Women’s

🚨 Thinking about trying something new in 2026? 🚨

Our women’s team has been featured in the latest community magazine as we launch our new recruitment drive! 🏉❤️🖤

This off-season we’ll be running a FREE 6-week Bootcamp & Women’s Touch Rugby programme, starting Sunday 14th June 2026! 💪

Whether you’ve played before or never picked up a rugby ball, everyone is welcome.

You do NOT need rugby experience.
You do NOT need to be super fit.
You just need a willingness to give it a go!

Expect fitness, fun, laughter, team spirit, and a supportive group of women ready to welcome you in.

📍 Mote Park (behind the leisure centre)
📅 Sundays from 14th June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am

Drop us a message if you’d like to get involved ❤️🖤

🏉 Big News from Maidstone Women’s Rugby! 🏉

We’re excited to introduce the leadership team guiding us into a brand‑new season:

👔 Team Manager – Chloe
After two incredible seasons as captain, Chloe is stepping off the pitch for a short while but staying firmly at the heart of the team. Her experience, vision, and passion for the game make her the perfect person to lead us forward as Manager. We’re thrilled to have her steering this next chapter.

🛡️ Captain – Danni
A standout player with unwavering commitment, Danni leads by example in everything she does. Her resilience, drive, and team‑first attitude make her the ideal captain to set the tone on and off the pitch.

⚡ Vice-Captain – Jodie
Bringing energy, determination, and a clear ambition to push the team forward, Jodie is a natural motivator. She’s ready to support the team, step up when needed, and bring strength in every sense.

This isn’t just a leadership group, it’s the foundation for a powerful season ahead. Let’s get behind them and make it one to remember.

New Season. New Structure. Same Passion ❤️🤍🏉

NEW SEASON. NEW YOU. ❤️

Ever thought about trying rugby but didn’t know where to start? This is your sign 👇

We’re kicking off a FREE 6-week boot camp to help you build fitness, confidence, and meet a great group of people!

📅 Sundays: June 14th – July 19th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Behind Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Park

No experience needed. Just bring yourself, some trainers, and a willingness to give it a go 💪

This boot camp is fitness-focused, designed to get you moving, stronger, and feeling good. We’ll incorporate some rugby-style training (think movement, teamwork, and maybe the odd ball), but no prior rugby experience is needed at all.

Expect:
✨ Fun, relaxed sessions
🤝 A welcoming and supportive team
🏃‍♀️ Fitness, strength & confidence building
❤️ A great group of people on and off the pitch

We’ll also have more events and opportunities running in the lead-up to boot camp, so keep an eye on our page for updates 👀

Come for the fitness… stay for the people.

Drop us a DM if you’ve got any questions or just turn up — we’d love to see you ther

2025/26 Season Awards 🏆

Our end-of-season awards celebrated the women’s team for their incredible determination and dedication throughout the season. The hard work and progress across the squad have been outstanding, and the team’s commitment to continuous growth and success has been clear to see all season.

A huge well done to everyone involved in making Maidstone Women what it is, and a big thank you to our coaching and physio team for their ongoing support.

We’re proud to announce this season’s award winners, all thoroughly deserved:
• Danni – Players’ Player
• Jodie – Coaches’ Player
• Sharna – Most Improved Player

❤️ Congratulations to you all 🖤
Roll on 2026/27!

Our club strategy focuses on creating and sustaining a winning culture, increasing playing numbers across all sections, placing volunteering at the heart of our club community and growing commercial income to support our rugby ambitions.
Women’s rugby is a huge opportunity for our club, and we are committed to continuing the integration, development, and success of the Senior Women’s section.

The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Head Coach for our Senior Women’s squad.
This is a hands-on coaching role reporting to and working closely with the Director of Rugby, Dave Charlton, while managing the agreed budget for the Senior Women’s programme.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical coaching ability with the leadership skills required to create a positive, engaging and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities
· Plan and deliver quality engaging training sessions
· Lead matchday preparation and team performance
· Help develop a strong and positive team culture
· Identify and implement strategies to retain and recruit players to strengthen the squad
· Work closely with the Director of Rugby to align with the club’s rugby strategy
· Recommend, recruit and manage assistant coaches and support staff
· Manage the agreed squad budget

Candidate Profile
The successful applicant will ideally have previous coaching experience within a structured rugby environment, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, and be capable of building a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Ideally, but not essentially, applicants should hold an RFU Level 2 coaching qualification, or be willing to obtain this within an agreed timeframe (financial support available).
This role may also suit a current or former player with high-level playing experience looking to transition into coaching while potentially contributing to the squad in the short term.

Safeguarding
The successful candidate may also be required to obtain Enhanced DBS clearance and comply with RFU safeguarding policies.
Maidstone Rugby Club is committed to being an equal opportunities club and applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Remuneration
Dependent on coaching experience and availability

Application
To apply in strict confidence, please send a brief statement outlining why you would be the ideal candidate for the role to: Dave Charlton, Director of Rugby, [email protected]

No official closing date, though ideally by 22nd May.

Maidstone Rugby Club

Some action shots from our fixture against Cranbrook last weekend 📸🏉

Match Report 
Maidstone travelled to Cranbrook on a hot and sunny day with only 11 players, but you wouldn’t have known it from the effort on the pitch. The scoreline may not have gone our way, yet the heart, resilience, and determination shown by every player was outstanding. The team battled right to the final whistle, never backed down, and finished with smiles all round. The development within the team is clear to see, and once again rugby was the real winner. Well done to all the for a fantastic win, you were a tough but enjoyable opponent as always. 

Back of the Match went to , who delivered a fantastic performance at 15 with fearless tackling, strong defensive work, beautiful footwork, and an intense work rate throughout. 

A double award went to , who was named both Forward of the Match and the Opposition’s Player of the Match for her determination and outstanding performance. Still new to the game, she put in a huge shift and continues to grow every match and training session.

Tries came from and , with Cristina scoring her first ever try. We are incredibly proud of her, she’s been getting closer each week, and her confidence is glowing.

A huge thank you to our borrowed players and from Tunbridge Wells, and , who travelled down to support us. All three were exceptional, positive, and a massive help on the day. We truly appreciate your effort, guidance, and sportsmanship.

Match Day 🏉
Maidstone Women vs Cranbrook Ladies
📍 Away | ⏰ 15:00
Final away fixture ❤️ Full focus 🖤

Match Report: Maidstone Women

Maidstone Women put in a determined performance despite a 48–5 result.

The first half proved challenging, with the opposition building early momentum and capitalising on their opportunities to take a 36–0 lead going into the break. However, Maidstone showed real resilience in the second half, refusing to let the scoreline define their effort and continuing to fight for every phase.

The team came out after half time with renewed determination, tightening up defensively and continuing to support one another across the pitch. Their persistence was rewarded with a well-earned try from Hannah, reflecting the team’s commitment to keep pushing until the final whistle.

Back of the Match was awarded to Shannon for an outstanding performance and her continued impact throughout the game. A special mention also goes to Chloe Tyler, who was right on her heels for the award and delivered a fantastic, hard‑working performance that absolutely did not go unnoticed.

Forward of the Match went to Jodie for her incredible defensive work, putting in countless tackles and seemingly being everywhere across the pitch when the team needed her most.

The opposition awarded Player of the Match to Jeanie, recognising how her tactical kicking disrupted their play and helped keep Maidstone competing for territory throughout the match.

Well done to Mollie on her debut game! Great to see you in red and black showing a great first performance! 👏🏻

A special thank you also goes to Sittingbourne for their continued support and contribution to the squad.

Although the result did not go Maidstone’s way, the determination shown in the second half demonstrated the team’s resilience and character, with plenty of positives to take forward. 🏉💪

Try scorer
Hannah

Your Maidstone Women’s 1st XV for tomorrow’s home game against Gravesend Gremlins 🔥
Back on home soil and ready to go ❤️🏉🖤