Blackheath 50 Henley 28

A fine game, with Blackheath taking an early initiative, only for Henley to launch a strong fight-back, the Oxfordshire side taking lead on the hour-mark. Short-lived though as, during the final quarter, the Club showed the class that has seen them lead National League Two East for almost the entire season, scoring 24 unanswered points to ease out to victory. …

Today we remember our friend. Mike Newsom (1940 – 2023)

It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Newsom, who died suddenly at his home on Friday 13th January 2023. Mike was a former player of Blackheath FC and an enthusiastic and tireless worker for the benefit of the Club. After attending Selhurst Grammar School, where he captained the rugby XV, Mike joined the school Old …

Guernsey 7 Blackheath 17

A ninth consecutive win for Blackheath, keeping the Club clear out in front at the helm of National League Two East, but one of the hardest matches they’ve played all season. A notable big and physical side, Guernsey Raiders held an impressive home record at the start of the day, with just two defeats in nine games at Footes Lane, …

Guernsey Raiders v Blackheath 1st XV

Here’s your 1st XV squad: 15 BROWN, Alex 14 LLOYD, Jake 13 HENNESSEY, Jake 12 BURCHAM, Markus 11 FOSTER, Nick 10 BURGESS, Oli 9 DALY, Jack 1 JEANNOT, Luc 2 WALLIKER, Ollie 3 HOLLAND, Archie 4 PEARCE-PAUL, Kaden 5 TAYLOR, Ed (C) 6 CATT, James 7 OWEN, Freddie 8 BALDWIN, Tom (VC) 16 WITCHELL, Alex* 17 MCCALLUM, Charlie 18 DENHAM, …

A very big lake and a very long swim!

A Big Lake Early in the morning on Saturday 4 February, in a land far, far away, a Club Life Member donned his trunks and went for a little swim. The member was Mark Sheridan, and the swim was across New Zealand’s biggest lake: 14 hours and 46 minutes later, Mark became the first British person to cross Lake Taupo, …

Blackheath 36 Sevenoaks 12

A sometimes devastating first period, followed by a largely forgettable second, but another bonus point win for Blackheath, the Club’s fifth of 2023, to extend their lead at the head of National League Two East. In the opening 40 minutes, Blackheath’s intensity was all too much for a Sevenoaks side lurking close to the other end of the table. The …

Club announcement from our president, dr. Alan thompson.

I will complete my term of office as President of Blackheath FC at the AGM on 4th July 2023. It has been a huge honour to serve as President of this great Club. The Past Presidents and President have invited Rory O’Sullivan to become the next President of Blackheath FC and I am delighted to be able to report that …