Kent Rugby Football Union

Shepherd Neame are major sponsors of the Kent Rugby Football Union with senior clubs throughout the county competing in the Shepherd Neame Kent Cup, Shepherd Neame Kent Vase and Shepherd Neame Kent Plate.

Spitfire 7s

SPITFIRE is the major sponsor of Canterbury Rugby Club’s highly successful Spitfire 7s tournament staged annually in May. The event attracts top sides and players from all over the world.

The 2004 tournament was won by the Samurai International RFC, who scored a 57-0 victory over the home side.

Essex Rugby Football Union

SHEPHERD Neame was the main sponsor of the Essex Rugby Football Union for six years and remains a substantial contributor to the development of rugby in Essex.