Returning squad

With a successful 2025/26 National One campaign under our belts, culminating in promotion to Level Two of England Rugby, we look towards 2026-27 and are delighted that so many players who represented the 1st XV last season will continue to wear Club colours in the Champ. Tom Stradwick, Head Coach, says “I am really pleased we have retained so many …

Mens Section

Moving On Up

As we look ahead to the coming 2026/7 season, the Blackheath Men’s Section are making some changes.  Coaching Andrew Lock has had a remarkable run over the last three years. He has recovered from a serious leg break and returned to play rugby. He’s been awarded a PhD. And he has been Head Coach for the section.  Lockie has spent …

Volunteers recognised at Kent County awards

On Thursday 11 June, volunteers throughout the county of Kent joined together in an evening of celebration at Westcombe Park RFC. Split in to two parts, the evening recognised volunteers who were put forward for the national England Rugby ‘thank you’ scheme, as well as those who were nominated for Kent County awards. Each person was there because someone had …

Thank you to our sponsors

Blackheath Rugby returns to England Rugby’s Level Two for the first time in 27 years, and this would not have been possible without our partners and sponsors — we are sincerely thankful to each and every company and individual who has supported us this year. Not only have you been part of the success of our 1st XV, but you …

AGM – JULY 2026

A notice to our Membership that the Annual General Meeting for Blackheath FC will be held at the Clubhouse next month: Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026 Time: 19:30 Place: The Utilita, SE9 6TE The meeting’s agenda can be found in the Members’ Area of the website (Menu > Information > AGM & Other Important Documents). If you have any questions, …

The Rugby Club Magazine

Blackheath Rugby is delighted to be included in this latest Rugby Club Magazine. Issue 102 has just been published* (read here), and you can find the Blackheath Rugby section from page 98 onwards, with the following people chatting about their reasons for being part of the Club family Rory O’Sullivan, President James Fleming, Chairman Russell Ticehurst, MD Tom Stradwick, Head …

Join the Medical Team!

Two exciting opportunities have arisen to join Blackheath Rugby ahead of the club’s return to Level Two rugby for the 2026/27 season. Following promotion to the RFU Champ Rugby for the first time since 1999, the club is looking to expand and strengthen its medical provision to support the demands of professional and semi-professional rugby. We are looking for – …

Where are the Champ clubs?

Promotion to the Champ means a new set of places to travel to, and we can’t wait! Some clubs will be familiar, having visited on them in recent seasons, others less so, but we are looking forward to all our away trips. Gary’s Guides will be updated over the summer to give you the normal helpful information around match day …

Shoulder pain explained

In partnership with Circle Health Group, we would like to invite our members to The Utilita on Thursday 25th June at 6.30pm for an evening with Consultant Orthopaedic and Upper Limb Surgeon, Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh, who will be speaking about Understanding Shoulder Pain, and can answer any questions you may have on the causes, treatment and recovery of this issue during the …

Kent County Awards Evening

On Thursday 21 May, representatives from Blackheath Rugby joined friends from other clubs across the county of Kent to celebrate the 2025-26 season. Rory O’Sullivan, Club President, writes about the evening, below. “I was delighted to attend the Kent Rugby Awards dinner, where there were over 200 attendees from rugby clubs from all over the county. The awards were presented …