[3] Kent represented England on six occasions and in 1888 he was chosen to tour New Zealand and Australia as part of the first British Isles team.

Kent's most notable period as a rugby player was when he was invited to join the first British overseas touring team in 1888.

When Scotland won, a promising England campaign fell apart, and the press reacted angrily, stating the season was the worst since 1871.

Despite the disappointing end to the 1891 season, Kent was back in the England squad for the 1892 Home Nations Championship.

The tournament was an incredible success for England, not only winning all three matches, and thus taking the Championship and the Triple Crown; but also finished the season without conceding a single point.