On Wednesday evening, Tim Brindle was presented with the 2023/24 ‘Volunteer of the Year – Playing Management’ award. Tim wasn’t able to attend the end of season dinner in May, and so we were delighted that Nik Dinning could give him this award at the Bandit’s recent training session. Andy Lock explains why Tim deserves the recognition, below. For those …
Photos: Deborah Lloyd A much-improved performance saw Blackheath claim maximum points from this, their first away outing of the 2024/25 National League One campaign. On a fine and sunny early autumnal afternoon at Silver Leys, the Club scored six tries, five of them prior to the interval, to effectively have the game wrapped up by the half-way mark. That said, …
Will Davis celebrates his 25th 1st XV game today, when he runs on to the pitch for the game against Bishop’s Stortford. Player-Coach Will first put on Club colours in September 2023 when we played our season opener against Taunton Titans, winning 36-33. We look forward to seeing Will on the pitch today, and congratulate him on his quarter of …
Blackheath Rugby travels to Hertfordshire tomorrow for a double header against Bishop’s Stortford. The 1st XV kick off at 15:00, and the Club XV play the Blues at 14:00. Here’s your 1st XV squad for tomorrow’s game: 15 HENNESSEY, Jake 14 LLOYD, Jake 13 FIELDING, Leo 12 HIRSKYJ-DOUGLAS, Oskar 11 ARMSTRONG, Matt 10 FFITCH, Tom 9 BURNS, Jordan 1 DAVIS, …
Eight years ago today, Blackheath Rugby played its first National One game at Well Hall, marking the start of a new chapter in the history of The Club. Looking back at that first game, Graham Cox’s match report notes a drizzly, windy day but, importantly, it was a 13-6 win against Esher in the first ever home game at Well …
Photos: Helen Watson/Andy Wansbury A controlled and clinical performance from Richmond who, despite a couple of moments of excellence from Blackheath midway through each half, were able to stretch to a relatively comfortable victory in this opening match of the National League One season, and the latest instalment of the oldest fixture in club rugby. ‘It was a really tough …
Round 1 of the 2024-25 National One season is upon us and here’s the programme for this Saturday’s match against Richmond. https://www.zeeon.co.uk/gamehubplus/blackheath-rugby-v-richmond-2 Please do take the time to read it, there’s a lot of interesting information, and if you have any comments or ideas for future programmes, please reach out to Mark and Mike (programme@blackheathrugby.co.uk). For ease, QR codes will …
National One rugby is back! And what a way to open the season, as we welcome Richmond to the Utilita for ‘The Big Match 2’ on Saturday. Don’t forget that you get two for the price of one on Saturday, with the 1st XV kicking off at 15:00 and the Club XV playing Richmond Vikings at the earlier time of …
Not coming to the pre-match lunch? Not a problem! We’re delighted to welcome two new food pop ups to The Utilita for our home games this season. Our new partner, Ellis Butchers, and our friends from Blackheath Village, the Saffron Club, will be feeding members and supporters alike. Ellis Butchers will be cooking the best burgers and sausages in south …
The Bandits got their season underway with a resounding win at home against Gravesend 3s in front of a fair sized crowd of the Club faithful who’d come down to support Blackheath’s social players. Perhaps reflecting the broad church that is social rugby, it was literally a game of two halves. Club started the game with what they thought their …
