4 weeks to go!

Just over four weeks to go until our ‘One Club One Day’ event (Saturday 20 April, starting at 14:00).  Loads of things planned for keeping the children entertained (see https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/5-weeks-to-go/) and we haven’t forgotten the grown ups either!  We’ll be offering food from the BBQ at £4, and we will also have a special price on drinks of £4 per …

5 weeks to go!

Just over five weeks to go until our ‘One Club One Day’ event (Saturday 20 April, starting at 14:00), and this week’s post is all about the kids! To start with, make sure you get to The Utilita when the gates open – the first 100 children who come through will get sweetie bags! And during the afternoon we have: …

Time to nominate!

All sports clubs survive thanks to the hard work of an army of volunteers, and Blackheath Rugby is no exception. Do you know someone who works hard to make sure rugby is played every week? Or is there a volunteer who goes that extra mile to help the Club outside of the playing? Nominate your volunteer of the year now …

6 weeks to go!

Just over six weeks to go until our ‘One Club One Day’ event, and this is the first of the weekly updates we’ll be giving you, each with some details of what’s being planned.  Starting at 14:00 (note the updated time), and going on until midnight, the day will start off downstairs, with a BBQ (children eat for free, adults …

Director of Rugby

One of the medium term objectives set by the Executive Committee, is to increase the number of home-grown players in the First team squad. This season, we have seen Finley O’Sullivan break into the squad, and Alex Witchell recently passed 25 appearances for the First team. Both of these players started at Blackheath in the Minis and progressed through the …

Bandits 31-12 Shooters Hill

Blackheath Bandits vs Shooters Hill 28 October 2023   The Bandits went to the top of Kent Met B on Saturday with a satisfying 31-12 victory against a Shooters Hill side which was considerably reinforced by Charlton Park Rugby Club. Though the second half was fairly even and scrappy, another strong first half display from Blackheath had already taken the …

Bexley 19-65 Blackheath Bandits

Bexley vs Blackheath Bandits Saturday 14 October 2023 The Bandits resumed their league campaign on Saturday against a numerically understrength Bexley, which under the Game On protocols meant a 10-a-side game. The Club team enjoyed the extra space on the pitch, and ran out 19-65 winners. Though the game was unusual for this reason, experience of recent years has provided …

Bandits match report – 16 Sep 23

Dartfordians 4th XV vs Blackheath Bandits Saturday 16 September 2023 League rugby was played by the Bandits for the first time since late 2022 on Saturday, starting the season on the road at Dartfordians. The Club dominated the first half and took a 5-26 lead, which was just as well, as the second period became very scrappy and no points …

Bandits match report – 9 Sep 23

London Irish Amateur Bs vs Blackheath Bandits Saturday 9 September 2023 The Club social team kicked off their season with a friendly at London Irish on Saturday, in conditions which left many wondering when the freezing cold and driving rain might make a welcome return. When sun cream is being applied in the changing rooms rather than deep heat, one …

Join the Bandits….

The Bandits are the social side of Blackheath Rugby – this season they will be playing in the Kent Metropolitan Leagues, and they welcome players of all levels, regardless of experience. As a social team they include players wanting to learn the game, those wanting just to play with mates, and those aiming to develop and progress to higher teams: …