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Belt out to prove point

Belt out to prove point

Women’s captain Megan Belt is out to achieve Tier 2 success at Kent - and prove a point to England Cricket Board’s hierarchy.

Stalwarts get ideal send-off

Stalwarts get ideal send-off

It proved a fitting end of an era at Canterbury Rugby Club as they secured a fourth-placed finish with a home win.

Gillingham boss left astounded by fan backing

Gillingham boss left astounded by fan backing

Gillingham’s “incredible” support at Cheltenham was described as “Championship standard” by the manager.

Gillingham’s relief over goalkeeper injury with striker ready to step in

Gillingham’s relief over goalkeeper injury with striker ready to step in

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth admitted he was worried when their rookie keeper went down injured – with an outfield player primed to take over.

Centurions halt Kent’s progress on opening day

Centurions halt Kent’s progress on opening day

Kent failed to build on early wickets on the opening day of their Rothesay County Championship game with Gloucestershire at Canterbury.

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Gillingham’s manager left baffled at controversial refereeing decision

Gillingham’s manager left baffled at controversial refereeing decision

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth was left bewildered at a decision to disallow a potential match-winner at Cheltenham.

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Report: Gale denied as Gillingham take a point

Report: Gale denied as Gillingham take a point

Gillingham had a second goal disallowed at Cheltenham as the League 2 match finished 1-1.

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Matchday Live: Cheltenham v Gillingham, Dartford v Dover

Matchday Live: Cheltenham v Gillingham, Dartford v Dover

Follow this afternoon’s football action, including Gillingham’s trip to Cheltenham, in our live blog.

‘This game will be super competitive’

‘This game will be super competitive’

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth insists their League 2 game at Cheltenham won’t be lacking a competitive edge.

Manager’s goalkeeping decision and an opportunity for others to shine

Manager’s goalkeeping decision and an opportunity for others to shine

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth could play rookie keeper Taite Holtam again over the Easter weekend – Team news ahead of Friday’s game at Cheltenham.

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Robbie’s hoping for more at Gillingham

Robbie’s hoping for more at Gillingham

Gillingham midfielder Robbie McKenzie is out of contract in the summer but would relish the chance to stay.

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Dack: I want to stay at Gills

Dack: I want to stay at Gills

Homegrown favourite Bradley Dack wants to remain a Gillingham player next season under new boss Gareth Ainsworth.

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‘It's an undervalued skill these days’

‘It's an undervalued skill these days’

Head coach Adam Hollioake has praised Kent opener Ben Compton.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the football fixtures and results over the Easter weekend here.

Fan’s Eye View: Could this be the start of something?

Fan’s Eye View: Could this be the start of something?

Is Gills In The Blood TV’s Matt Boosey getting swept away in a wave of optimism?

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Kent’s Muyeye sees benefits of second-tier cricket

Kent’s Muyeye sees benefits of second-tier cricket

Batsman Tawanda Muyeye reckons playing County Championship Division 2 cricket will help Kent grow as a side - but is refusing to get carried away.

Picture special as Gillingham host exclusive open training session

Picture special as Gillingham host exclusive open training session

Gillingham hosted an open training session on Tuesday for season ticket holders.

Dack knows the game - Gills boss praises midfielder

Dack knows the game - Gills boss praises midfielder

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has sympathy for Bradley Dack’s recent struggles with injury.

Gillingham’s big spending on agents’ fees revealed

Gillingham’s big spending on agents’ fees revealed

Gillingham were among the top spenders on football agent fees in League 2 during the last year.

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Hollioake backs ‘world-class’ Crawley to come good

Hollioake backs ‘world-class’ Crawley to come good

Head coach Adam Hollioake reckons it’s only a matter of time before “world-class” Kent batsman Zak Crawley starts scoring centuries again.

‘We’ll do anything we can to get any Kent player back where they belong’

‘We’ll do anything we can to get any Kent player back where they belong’

Lucy Arman insists Kent Women will be proud if any of their players leave to become professionals - but hopes to re-sign them down the line.

Canterbury secure late home comforts

Canterbury secure late home comforts

Two tries in the last 10 minutes gave Canterbury the National League 2 East spoils against Dorking.

KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Why Dack’s winning goal meant so much

Why Dack’s winning goal meant so much

Bradley Dack scored his first Gillingham goal for eight years on Saturday – and admitted it meant more than all of them.

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Huge unbroken stand sees Kent to comfortable win

Huge unbroken stand sees Kent to comfortable win

A sublime partnership between Tawanda Muyeye and Ben Compton helped Kent to a second straight County Championship Division 2 win over Middlesex.

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Keeper gets late call to make league debut

Keeper gets late call to make league debut

Gills keeper Taite Holtam only found out he’d be making his league debut hours before kick-off on Saturday.

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Kent get late boost on a tough day

Kent get late boost on a tough day

A late Kent wicket provided a much-needed boost as Middlesex batted into a commanding position during their County Championship Division 2 match.

A last-minute winner, Gills secure safety and Ainsworth gets first victory

A last-minute winner, Gills secure safety and Ainsworth gets first victory

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth was delighted his team secured their League 2 status with his first win in charge.

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Report: Dack scores winner for Gillingham

Report: Dack scores winner for Gillingham

Gillingham scored a stoppage-time winner to defeat MK Dons at Priestfield on Saturday.

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Matchday Live: Gillingham v MK Dons, Maidstone v Weymouth, Dover v Hendon

Matchday Live: Gillingham v MK Dons, Maidstone v Weymouth, Dover v Hendon

Follow this afternoon’s football action as it happens in our live blog.

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Lord’s brings out club’s best!

Lord’s brings out club’s best!

Cricketers have been celebrating after they enjoyed national success at Lord’s at the weekend.

Skipper Hawney wins gong

Skipper Hawney wins gong

Teenager Mickey Hawney of Kent Invicta has been voted National Volleyball League Division 3 South East’s Most Valuable Player this season.

Wickets tumble as Kent battle back

Wickets tumble as Kent battle back

Kent fought back well in their County Championship Division 2 match with Middlesex as 16 wickets fell in Canterbury.

Ainsworth playing the long game

Ainsworth playing the long game

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth will use the final fixtures of 2024/25 as a chance to run the rule over his entire squad with an eye on next season.

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City club aim to complete a memorable double

City club aim to complete a memorable double

Head coach Matt Corker is well aware of the importance of Canterbury Rugby Club’s final home league match this season.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Fan’s Eye View: Signs are positive under new boss

Fan’s Eye View: Signs are positive under new boss

Gillingham season-ticket holder Stefan Bennett reflects on the first fortnight under new boss Gareth Ainsworth.

Gillingham striker Nev back in the groove

Gillingham striker Nev back in the groove

Gillingham striker Elliott Nevitt feels like the confidence has returned to his game after he hit a second in two outings in midweek.

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Singh eager to deliver again

Singh eager to deliver again

Seam bowler Jas Singh wants to play back-to-back Championship games for the first time after he impressed in Kent's opening-round victory.

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