The earliest available records indicate that the playing of rugby football in Kettering was initiated by the Rector of
Barton Seagrave village in 1871. After a period of playing under
Uppingham Public School Rules the club formally adopted
RFU rules in 1875, quickly becoming a significant participant in both local community and the fast developing rugby scene in the
East Midlands. In the early days games were played on a number of sites including farmers' fields and council owned grounds. It was during this period, prior to adopting a home of its own, that the club developed its high profile in the town. Social occasions and players' "meetings" were held traditionally at the Royal Hotel, later moving to the George, with more formal occasions such as the Annual Ball becoming the highlight of the local function calendar. The club moved to its current Waverley Road home in 1963 where it boasts three pitches, additional training areas and a fully licensed club house. The club celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2025 with a family fun day and fundraiser. ==KRFC today==