After the summer break, rugby is back at The Utilita this Saturday, with Blackheath Rugby welcoming newly promoted Championship side Richmond through the gate. In a match that sees the Club continuing the strong tradition with our local friends and rivals, the game further extends the oldest rugby fixture in the world to its 162nd year, with the sides first …
Blackheath Rugby is very sad to report that Richard Dinkeldein, longstanding Club member and volunteer at our Hervey Road ground, died very suddenly on Thursday 14th August at the age of 80. Richard was one of the founders of the Blackheath Mini-Rugby Section in 1988. He was the Treasurer of the Friends of Hervey Road Playing Fields, a group that …
We can’t wait for the Women’s Rugby World Cup to start on Friday, with the Red Roses kicking off the tournament against the United States at 19:30. This game, and others, will be on the TVs throughout the club, so do come along and join other members and supporters in the bar to watch. Along with the rugby on the …
A highly competitive contest in front of a sizeable crowd at Goldington Road, played at a fast pace and featuring no less than thirteen tries. It remained in the balance, with only a converted score separating the sides on 70 minutes, but two late tries stamped the Championship side’s authority on the game in the closing stages. On a warm …
This weekend sees the first of the home pre-season matches as we welcome Chinnor Falcons through the gates of The Utilita, for their match against the Club XV. The game kicks off at 14:00. Don’t forget that if you can come along early we’d love to have your help at the volunteer day, 09:00-13:00. Here’s your squad for Saturday: …
Pre-season is here! And Blackheath Rugby’s first game is against Bedford Blues on Friday evening, kicking off at 20:00. Don’t forget you can get £5 off your ticket if you pay online, in advance (https://bedfordrugby.co.uk/tickets). Here is your squad list for tomorrow’s game: 15 WALSH, Darragh 14 DANIEL, Oscar 13 HENNESSEY, Jake 12 HIRSKYJ-DOUGLAS, Oskar 11 COETZEE, Dylan 10 DUNFORD, …
Over half a dozen Saturdays this summer, the Volunteer Army have worked super hard — painting, fixing, cleaning, moving furniture, tidying, mixing and pouring concrete, moving soil, weeding, trimming and strimming… the list goes on!! It’s made such a difference to Well Hall, both inside and out, and we thank each and every one of you for the time you’ve …
At the Annual General Meeting of the Club on 8th July, the Club’s Executive Committee advised members that we would freeze the membership subscription levels at 2024-2025 season prices. The Executive recognises the challenges that rising costs of living have made to our members and their families and the Club is also not immune from those, in respect of upkeep and investment …
Friday 22nd August sees the men’s section in action for the first time this season, kicking off a weekend of rugby at the Utilita. The section is taking the field against the Gentlemen of Aspen, in the first game of their four match tour of England, Wales and Ireland. This is not the first time a Blackheath team has hosted …
Register here for the Girls’ Activity Day! With the Women’s World Cup kicking off on August 22nd, the RFU is launching a campaign for clubs across the country to get girls into the game and grow excitement and engagement in the Women’s World Cup tournament. We will be hosting a Girls Activity Day at Well Hall on Aug 30th in line …
