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Christopher John Kingston (born March 1960) is an English rugby union coach and former player. He was part of the Harlequins coaching staff from 2001 until 2018, holding multiple positions including head coach and director of rugby.

As a player, Kingston represented Cambridge University appearing in three varsity matches between 1980 and 1982. Kingston also played for England Schools, Newcastle Gosforth, Rosslyn Park, Middlesex, England U23s and England B.

Kingston spent eight years with Richmond, initially as a coach while the game was still amateur. In 1995 the game turned professional and the club was bought by Ashley Levett, Kingston applied for the job of Director of Rugby and was appointed on a initial one-year contract. Under Kingston, the club earned promotion from Division 3 to the Premiership, finishing fifth in their first season in the Premiership in 1997-98. He was made redundant in May 1999 following the club going into administration. Following his departure from Richmond, Kingston moved to Ireland to become coach at AIB League side Galwegians.

Kingston joined the Harlequins coaching staff in 2001, and was appointed Head Coach in 2008. Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea announced he would be leaving the club at the end of the 2015-16 season, and Kingston was chosen to replace him in this position. In January 2018, Kingston extended his contract with Harlequins. By April 2018, it was announced that it had been agreed that Kingston would leave the club by mutual consent at the end of the season.

Outside of rugby, Kingston owns CJK Sports Consultancy and has a partnership in TWK Sports Management.