Four tries in the final quarter rescued Blackheath from a 10-point deficit and gave them an emphatic victory and a fitting end to skipper Markus Burcham’s 200th appearance in Club colours. For most of the contest, however, it looked as if the almost-immaculate boot of Chris Johnson would hold sway, the Sale fly-half striking 19 of his side’s points, 14 …
Blackheath 27 Rosslyn Park 22
A controlled, disciplined, performance, and a much-coveted double for Blackheath over their south London rivals, and would-be league leaders. The Club started the contest in the ascendancy and, although a mistake early in the second half put them on the back foot briefly, recovered the initiative to take charge once more and claim a fine victory. ‘The game earlier in …
Richmond 19 Blackheath 8
A fierce, physical battle, as you’d expect between these two oldest of rivals. It was a game also where, for the most part, defences were firmly on top, but a contest that ultimately hinged on two moments around the hour-mark. On 55 minutes, following a high tackle, Mark Cooke opted for the long-range attempt at goal that would draw Blackheath …