Medway Dragons


Medway Dragons are a rugby league club based in Gillingham, Kent. They compete in the London and South Division of the Rugby League Conference and are coached by Martin Coyd.

History

Medway Dragons were founded on 30 [November 2007 at a meeting of 12 men in the, now demolished, Roseneath public house in Gillingham. The original plan for two teams at Under 11 and Under 13 was soon surpassed with five teams in the first season.
The primary objective of the club is to provide playing opportunities for all in the community. As well as the Primary, Junior and Men's sections, the club operate Masters and Wheelchair teams as well as stand alone Handball and Netball sections
Medway Dragons launched an open-age team in 2011 and joined the London & South Division of the Rugby League Conference finishing sixth.
In 2012, the team finished 3rd in the South East Regional League of the Rugby League Conference, reaching the play-offs for the first time ever. They were beaten in the semi-final play-offs by Southampton Spitfires 32-14.
In 2013, Dragons finished top of the South East Regional League, before defeating Sussex Merlins 88-6 in the semi-final play-offs. In the Grand Final on Saturday 17 August, Medway Dragons played United Services Portsmouth Seahawks at Medway Park and were defeated 22-27.
The Dragons announced former London Broncos head coach, Rob Powell, as head coach with a plan to become semi-professional and join the Championship One in 2019 being the only Kent side to play professional rugby league since Kent Invicta.

Juniors

Medway Dragons' juniors take part in the London Junior League.