Squad news – 17 Jan

National One continues tomorrow as Blackheath Rugby travels to Rosslyn Park, kicking off at 15:00. If you’re travelling to the game, check out Gary’s Guides for useful information about the day https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/garys-guides/.  The Club XV are playing their match against London Welsh Druids at Sidcup RFC, kicking off at 14:00, and the Brigands and Bandits have a double header at …

Why do we love Blackheath Rugby?

People often comment on how special Blackheath Rugby is: the friendliness of the supporters and members, the warm welcome of the clubhouse, the joy of interacting with the players and coaches after the matches… It’s sometimes difficult to describe why we love it so much to someone who’s never experienced it. Maybe the next time someone asks, you can point …

Sidcup 14 vs 61 Blackheath Brigands

The Mens Section got the second half of the season with the Brigands making the short trip down to Sidcup to play Sidcup 3s. Sidcup are a club that we know well and have played them many times, in various leagues over the years.  Club were victorious in the home fixture but were aware that the win would have to …

Games this weekend – 17 Jan

This Saturday, Blackheath Rugby is travelling along the south circular for the next game of the National One season, playing Rosslyn Park and kicking off at 15:00.  If you want your rugby slightly nearer to home the Club XV will be playing London Welsh Druids at Sidcup. They are kicking off at 14:00 and would love to see you there! …

Strads signs for three years

Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce that Tom Stradwick, Head Coach, has agreed to lead the Senior squad next season and beyond. Speaking about the decision around asking Tom to continue his role at the club, Russell Ticehurst, Managing Director, says “Following a stuttering performance (but reasonably emphatic scoreline) against Leicester Lions, we find ourselves in 2nd place in National …

STRADWICK’S BELOVED BLACKHEATH

This article was published in The Rugby Paper on Sunday 11 January 2026, written by Chris Collier   Tom Stradwick is relishing his new role as head coach of his beloved Blackheath, and thanks his predecessor for a successful start to his opening in the hot seat. Stradwick, a club legend at Blackheath, believes his journey in to coaching this …

LISTEN READ WATCH LOOK: 10 JAN 26

Blackheath Rugby 52-19 Leicester Lions   🏉 LISTEN to Graham taking us through Saturday’s game  https://youtu.be/5ceYd2WZTb4 🏉 READ the match report https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/blackheath-52-leicester-lions-19/ 🏉 WATCH the Trylights and the game video (created by George Cracknell Wright) https://youtu.be/g2bnI6Q3C6Q https://youtu.be/MTxapKc2atw 🏉 LOOK at the photo gallery  https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/2026-01-10-leicester-lions/   #blackheathrugby #blackheathfc #club #listenreadwatchlook

Blackheath 52 Leicester Lions 19

Not perfect, but nevertheless an emphatic display from Blackheath which, with Rotherham’s game postponed, moves the Club up to second place in National League One. Against the side currently at the foot of the table, the hosts were in complete command of this contest, bar a wobble around half time when Leicester Lions scored two of their three tries. By …

Programme – 10 Jan

We welcome Leicester Lions to The Utilita on Saturday for the first National One home game of the year, in a match sponsored by The Goldsmith Group. The Club XV are also at home, playing Barnes 2nd XV at 14:00.  Here is the link to the programme https://www.zee-on.com/gamehubplus/blackheath-rugby-v-leicester-lions-3  Please do take the time to read it, there’s a lot of …

Senior games — 11/12 Jan

After the Christmas break, we welcome back all the Blackheath Senior teams and wish them good luck for their games this weekend! Note that the previously advertised Women’s match against Hampstead on Sunday has been postponed.   Saturday 10 January 🏉 1st XV home to Leicester Lions, KO 15:00 🏉 Club XV home to Barnes 2nd XV, KO 14:00 🏉 …