Lordswood first team have had a major re-organisation this year having dropped back to the Kent Leagues due to problems fielding a side in the more widely dispersed London League. Having requested to enter at Kent Division One level they were disappointed to find that they had to start at the bottom again and play in Kent Division Two. However, this has allowed many second string, and even a few third team/vets players to play for the first team.

With a new kit, supplied by Medspray, the first team have had a very good season so far having just guaranteed winning the league and have not lost a game in league or cup competition and at time of writing face Datfordians (who top Kent Division One) in the semi finals of the Kent Vase on the 28th of March.

The new system employed by the first team of a manager and captain with coaching supplied by Lee Evans, who has played rugby at premiership club Northampton, appears to be working well. Success on the field accompanied by a responsible attitude towards subs and membership sets a good example to the rest of the club.

Playing in Mid Kent A the second team have on occasion found themselves playing teams of a similar standard to first team opposition this year and their mid table position reflects well on their performance.

The twos have a core supplied by former colts members and have welcomed in younger players and are helping to develop them to play regular first team rugby while still providing a challenge for the more committed older players not yet ready for the leisurely third team style. For the first time in a number of years members of the second team are challenging established first team players for their positions which is what a club needs to continue to develop.

Many, if not most, of the second team players have had a chance to play in the first team and hopefully by the end of the season everyone will have had a chance to lay down their claim to a first team spot.

The second team have shown a lot of interest in developing young players through the club and will, hopefully, soon birth a new junior section committee to allow even more youth development through the summer months with the aim of fielding a colts side in the near future.

The third/vets team have found a comfortable level to play at this year in Mid Kent C, having won some and lost some but most importantly had a good time along the way. The third team is made up of mainly older players who have had their day in the spotlight and now wish to enjoy a sociable game of rugby against gentlemen opposition. This also allows some younger or less experienced players the opportunity to play at a slightly slower pace while learning a few tricks of the trade but still play competitive rugby. The third team are proud to count several first team players as former teammates who have had time to develop their skills.

The threes are always looking for more players and welcome anyone of any ability.

At time of writing the threes are entering the phase of the season where traditionally the captain finds someone who has had a good game, is feeling quite confident, but most importantly is three sheets to the wind, in order to pass on the honour of next season's captaincy.