Dawkins signs first Kent contract
Kent Cricket this afternoon announced that wicketkeeper-batter Ben Dawkins has signed his first contract with the Club, which will run until at least the end of the 2027 season.
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The Weekend Pre-season fixtures
With it set to be a hot weekend, you might be heading to the beach to enjoy the sunshine, but if not we have all the pre-season fixtures here for you if you are wanting a football fix ahead of the new season.
Cray Wanderers Update
Cray Wanderers began their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 win over Beckenham Town at Flamingo Park last Saturday as manager Tim O’Shea prepares his squad for the new Isthmian League Premier Division campaign.
Bromley 5-2 Tottenham Hotspur – friendly
Bromley began their pre-season programme with a 5-2 victory over a young Tottenham Hotspur side at Hayes Lane on Tuesday night, coming back from 2-0 down, with Marcus Dinanga scoring four goals in the second half.
Bromley set for busy summer
Bromley have added some new faces over the close season as they prepare for their second season in the EFL, with manager Andy Woodman signing midfielders Mitchell Pinnock and Will Hondermarck both from Northampton Town, along with defender Kyle Cameron from Notts County.
Kent clubs learn FA Cup fate
The season might not yet be underway but the draw has taken place for the FA Cup preliminary rounds.
Kent clubs learn FA Vase fate
It has been a busy day for the FA with the preliminary draws also taking place for the FA Vase as well.
Kent clubs learn FA Trophy fate
The FA Trophy preliminary round draws also took place today with Kent sides learning their fate.
Ehmer makes Ebbsfleet move
Ebbsfleet United have added a wealth of experience in defence as former Gillingham captain Max Ehmer joins Josh Wright’s squad for 2025/26.
Gillingham learn new season fixtures
Gillingham fans can start planning the season ahead after the fixtures for the 2025/26 League Two campaign were released.
Smith agrees permanent Gills deal
Gillingham have made Andy Smith their latest summer signing after the central defender sealed a permanent move to Priestfield.
Gills sign former Wales striker
Gillingham have made their latest signing of the summer by bringing in former Wales international striker Sam Vokes.
McKenzie can’t wait for new season
Gillingham players return this week for their pre-season testing before training starts in earnest next week. Ahead of what will be his sixth pre-season at Priestfield, KSN has been talking to midfielder Robbie McKenzie.
Masterson agrees new Gills deal
Central defender Conor Masterson has put pen to paper on a new contract with Gillingham ahead of the new League Two season.
Ainsworth ready for pre-season
As Kent basks in the heatwave, spare a thought for our footballers who this week return for pre-season training. We’ve been talking to Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth who admitted that the 2026 World Cup Finals mean an earlier than usual start for our Football League Clubs.
Ainsworth looking to strengthen squad
With Gillingham players returning for pre-season testing next week, boss Gareth Ainsworth is still looking for new blood for his squad before the season opens at the start of August.
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Dawkins signs first Kent contract
Kent Cricket this afternoon announced that wicketkeeper-batter Ben Dawkins has signed his first contract with the Club, which will run until at least the end of the 2027 season.
Kent duo in England Under 19 squad
Kent have two players in the England Men U19s squad for the youth test matches against India.
Kent keep T20 qualification hopes alive
Joey Evison was Kent’s hero with a thumping 48 off 24 balls as the Spitfires kept their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Vitality Blast alive with a two-wicket win with three balls to spare over Sussex Sharks in a low-scoring thriller at Hove.
Dudgeon agrees season deal with Kent
Kent Cricket have announced the signing of South African paceman Keith Dudgeon for the entire 2026 season, subject to regulatory approval.
Kent League Premier Division week 9
At the half way stage of the Kent League Premier Division cricket season, Tunbridge Wells extended their lead at the top of the table to sixteen points.
Kent crash to disappointing defeat
Glamorgan completed a comprehensive victory over Kent to keep pressure on the qualification spots in the South Group of the Vitality Blast.
Spitfires crash as Sharks bite
The Sussex Sharks comprehensively beat the Kent Spitfires by 34 runs in the Vitality Blast at Canterbury.
Bat winning over ball in county cricket
In the midst of the UK heatwave, it was decided by the powers that be to use Kookaburra cricket balls in the latest round of Rothesay County Championship matches.
Kent battle to incredible draw
Kent clung on to deny Northamptonshire a sensational, record-breaking win in the Rothesay County Championship, closing on 160 for eight at stumps, after a stomach-churningly tense final hour.
Bat dominates ball at Canterbury
Bat continued to dominate ball on day three of the Rothesay County Championship match between Kent and Northamptonshire at Canterbury, with Saif Zaib, Calvin Harrison, Justin Broad and Ricardo Vasconcelos all making centuries as the visitors closed on 624 for six, a lead of 58.
Batsmen dominate at Canterbury
When my father was alive, we used to attend a day of Canterbury Cricket week together every year.
Kent League Premier Division week 8
Week eight of the Kent League Premier Division cricket season enabled Tunbridge Wells to extend their lead at the top of the table to twelve points.
Kent take control at Canterbury
Ben Compton celebrated being handed both his county cap and a new three-year contract by making 66 on day one of Kent’s Rothesay County Championship game with Northants at Canterbury.
Compton signs new Kent contract
Kent Cricket have announced that Ben Compton has signed a new three-year contract with the county.
Compton awarded Kent county cap
Kent Cricket have announced that left-handed opener Ben Compton has been awarded Men’s Cap no. 223 during Lunch on Day One of Kent vs. Northamptonshire, part of the 173rd Canterbury Cricket Week.
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Capacity grid for Legends of Brands Hatch
It has been confirmed that there will be a capacity grid at Brands Hatch for the upcoming Historic Grand Prix.
Sao Paulo next stop for Conway
Mike Conway and his Toyota Gazoo Racing team are off to Brazil next weekend for the six hours of Sao Paulo.
Double winning weekend for Ray
Bradley Ray had another excellent weekend, with a double victory and a second place in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship from Knockhill.
Seventh consecutive win for Ray
Bradley Ray was in seventh heaven this afternoon, as he notched up his seventh consecutive Bennetts British Superbike Championship victory at Knockhill.
Un-Limited Motorsport part company with Hall
It was announced today that Un-Limited Motorsport have parted company with Max Hall during the summer break.
Weekend goes to plan for Dixon
Ryan Dixon finally had a weekend that almost went perfectly to plan in the latest round of the No Limits Racing season at Donington Park last weekend.
Super Tourers thrill at Brands Hatch
The third Super Tourer Power weekend certainly wowed the crowds at Brands Hatch last weekend, with the cars from a golden era of motorsport taking to the track in some enthralling racing.
Welcome return to form for Dixon
Kent’s Jake Dixon made a welcome return to form just missing out on a Moto2 podium at the Cathedral of Speed at the weekend.
Successful weekend for Dixon
Kent’s Ryan Dixon had a successful event on his first visit to Scarborough last weekend.
First wins abroad for Reade
Luke Reade followed in his grandad’s footsteps last weekend and took victory abroad in the latest round of the Masters GT Trophy.
Trio of top tens for Hill
It was another tough weekend for Jake Hill at Oulton Park in the latest round of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.
Tough weekend for Un-Limited Motorsport
It was another tough weekend for Un-Limited Motorsport in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.
Ray reigns supreme at Snetterton
Kent’s Bradley Ray was dominant from start to finish of the latest Bennetts British Superbike Championship at the weekend.
Terrible weekend for Dixon
Jake Dixon left the latest round of the Moto2 season disappointed after a terrible weekend.
Ray dominates race one at Snetterton
Kent’s Brad Ray totally dominated the opening race of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship weekend at Snetterton this afternoon.
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Mixed fortunes for Holcombe stars
England, featuring Holcombe’s Rohan Bhuhi, played their final two Pro League matches of the 2025 season over the weekend.
Kent crowned County champions
Kent secured a historic three-peat as they clinched the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 1 title following a 39-32 win over Yorkshire at Twickenham.
Nations Cup success for Holcombe’s Dixon
Congratulations to Holcombe’s Dom Dixon who was part of the triumphant New Zealand squad at the FIH Nations Cup 2025 in Malaysia.
Fang and Tiernan make final
Ethan Fang of the United States of America and Ireland’s Gavin Tiernan will meet in the 36-hole Final of The 130th Amateur Championship at Royal St George’s tomorrow.
Fang books Quarter Final place
Ethan Fang of the United States faced a tough challenge during the second day of match play at The 130th Amateur Championship to book his place in Friday’s quarter-final showdown at Royal St George’s.
Plenty of drama in Amateur Championship
The first round of match play provided plenty of drama at Royal St George’s as Connor Graham, Tommy Morrison, Ethan Fang and Dominic Clemons all progressed to the last-32 at The 130th Amateur Championship.
Graham takes qualifying honours
Scotland’s Connor Graham has repeated history to claim top qualifying honours at The 130th Amateur Championship at Royal St George’s and Royal Cinque Ports.
Holcombe appoint Mathews as Head Coach
Holcombe Hockey Club have confirmed the appointment of David Mathews as their Women’s 1s Head Coach.
Record entry at Amateur Championship
A record number of entries were received for The 130th Amateur Championship being played at Royal St George’s and Royal Cinque Ports next week, but it’s three returning players who will likely be the men to beat.
Three Holcs in England squad
Holcombe’s Sam Taylor, Rohan Bhuhi and Matt Ramshaw have been named in England’s FIH Pro League squad for the first four matches of the London leg of the 2024/25 edition.
Holcombe make latest summer signing
Holcombe Hockey Club have confirmed the signing of Alex Chihota, a current member of the Great Britain Elite Development Programme (EDP) squad.
International success for Holcombe pair
Holcombe’s Jennie Hoyte and Claire Hales both won silver medals with England and Alliance respectively at the recent Women’s Over-50s European Championships and Spirit of Masters tournament.
Three Holcs in FIH Nations Cup squads
Holcombe players Dom Dixon, Brad Read and Trevor de Lora have been named in the respective New Zealand and South Africa squads for the upcoming FIH Nations Cup.
Holcombe sign South African international
Holcombe Hockey Club have confirmed the arrival of South Africa international Trevor de Lora, who becomes Kwan Browne’s sixth summer signing.
Holcombe make fifth summer signing
Holcombe Hockey Club have confirmed the signing of Great Britain Elite Development Programme (EDP) player Mikey Royden-Turner, who becomes Kwan Browne’s fifth summer signing.
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