Squad news: Club XV v Westcombe Park

Blackheath Rugby welcomes National League 2 Westcombe Park to The Utilita on Saturday, with the Club XV game kicking off at 15:00. Entry is free, so please do come along and support the team.  And, as a reminder for the start of the National One season, we’re opening with ‘The Big Match 2’ against Richmond (a double header), which will …

Squad details – Bedford Blues

Blackheath Rugby travels to Bedford tomorrow evening for our penultimate pre-season, kicking off against Championship side Bedford Blues at 19:45. Don’t forget that the Club XV have a home game against Westcombe Park on Saturday at 15:00. Entry is free, so please do go along and support the team at The Utilita And, as a reminder for the start of …

Volunteer opportunity – Asst Team Mgr Club XV

We have an opportunity for a volunteer to get involved with the Club XV and help Team Manager Craig Molloy with the following tasks. This is initially for the first few months of the season whilst Craig recovers from injury (most likely Christmas), but there will be the option to continue to help out after this, should you wish. This …

NEW PARTNER – Ellis Butchers

Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the launch of its partnership with Ellis Butchers, a local butcher located within the Blackheath community with two convenient sites to visit. One in the heart of Blackheath Village situated next to the station, and another a short distance away at Blackheath Royal Standard. Ellis Butchers prides itself on selling the finest selection of …

Thank you, Summer Volunteers!

Thank you to all the amazing people who turned up on Saturday for the final volunteer day of the summer. We were able to get a load of jobs done, helping to get the site in shape for the new season. We had helpers from all sections of the rugby club, aged from 7 to 85, which was fantastic – …

Blackheath 40 Barnes 19

Photos courtesy of Nick King A tight first period, but Blackheath taking control after the break to eventually ride out comfortable winners. Billy Harding crossed from lineout ball for an early Blackheath try, quickly cancelled out as wing Paul Webb went over out wide for the visitors, before a kind bounce saw full-back Dylan Munro give Barnes the lead. Centre …

Club v Barnes pre-season – Squad lists

We’re excited to be welcoming Barnes to The Utilita tomorrow for the first of our home pre-season matches — the 1st XV will be kicking off against Barnes Rugby at 15:00, and the Club XV are playing Barnes 2nd XV at the earlier time of 13:00. Entry is free, and we look forward to welcoming you all through the gates. …

Pre-season: Club v Barnes

Our pre-seasons continue this weekend, with Barnes travelling to The Utilita. We have two matches to enjoy, with the Club XV kicking off at 13:00, and the 1st XV at 15:00.  Do come along to support the teams — the squad will really appreciate the support, and it’s a chance get to welcome back the players and get to know …

Newport 40 Blackheath 24

Photos courtesy of Deborah Lloyd It’s a strange sight in this day and age to see a side run on to the field wearing the baggier style of jersey that would have graced rugby pitches 30 or more years ago. Newport are going for the retro look to mark their 150th anniversary, this match being one of a sequence in …

Newport v Club – Squad list

And, just like that, rugby returns! Blackheath Rugby travel to Wales tomorrow, to kick off the pre-seasons with a rerun of an historic match against Newport RFC — the oldest Anglo-Welsh game in history (first played in 1879). Club will be helping the Black and Ambers’ to celebrate their 150th anniversary season at The Newport Stadium, KO 15:00. As a …