The Kent Society of Rugby Football Union Referees celebrated another successful season at its Annual Awards Dinner, held at the Village Hotel, Maidstone, on Saturday 27 June. Members from across the Society came together to reflect on the 2025–26 season, recognising the dedication, commitment and achievements of, match officials and volunteers who continue to make rugby possible across Kent. We were honoured to welcome Christophe Ridley as our special guest. Christophe reflected on his own refereeing journey. Rather than focusing on the elite game, he spoke about the lessons he had learned along the way, the importance of taking opportunities, […]

Well done Katie. Kent Referees Society continue to have Women reaching the international stage. Katie has shown such commitment to improving herself in all aspects of the game and is reaping the rewards at this level. Why not start your refereeing journey and follow in the footsteps of Tracy and Laura Pettingale and Katie Gent on the international stage of Women’s rugby refereeing