Plymouth Albion 20 Blackheath 21

The narrowest of victories, and a final outcome that left the home side, and their supporters, in a pretty raw mood. With time running short, and trailing by six points, Albion won an attacking scrum under the Blackheath uprights that forced enough pressure to, arguably, gain a penalty try. However, a yellow card for Tom Williams, and injury to Danny …

Esher 7 Blackheath 36

Opening day bonus for Blackheath Not the most well-oiled performance but Blackheath will, nevertheless, be pleased with an opening day bonus point win from a venue where they’ve frequently come unstuck.   Indeed, prior to this game, Molesey Road had seen just two Blackheath wins in ten visits, and was the setting where the Club’s promising start to their 2017/18 …