Photos courtesy of Alan Smith Four tries in the final 14 minutes of a spirited fightback, not only provided Blackheath with two league bonus points, but also added some respectability to the final score-line. Nevertheless, it also shouldn’t disguise the fact that for the opening hour of this contest, the Club were firmly under the cosh from a Chinnor side …
The Bandits opened their 2021-22 league campaign with what can simply be described as a tough day at the office. Early optimism at a sound, if unrewarded, first half performance gave way to an unpleasant lesson, as injuries depleted the Club team in the second half and the home side pulled away to a 52-0 result. The Bandits had a …
stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ noun 1. behaviour that shows a lack of good sense or judgement. “I can’t believe my own stupidity” Those who have had cause to visit Well Hall during the daytime on certain weekdays over the last month may have seen an extremely large, khaki-clad man shuffling round the pitches. The captain of the Bandits side is in training …
A try in the 78th minute from second-row Martin Gerrard secured a first win of the season for Caldy, and left Blackheath frustrated with a third losing bonus point for their campaign to date. The Club, however, will only have themselves to blame. They had ample possession and territory throughout the contest to strike the decisive blow but, for the …
NEW LAWS 2021-2022 1) 50:22 lineout throw-in If the team in possession kicks the ball from inside their own half indirectly into touch inside their opponents’ 22, they will throw into the resultant lineout. The ball cannot be passed or carried back into the defensive half for the 50:22 to be played. The phase must originate inside the defensive half. …
CRY or Cardiac Risk in the Young, to give its full name, is a small charity that is self funded. I first got to know about the charity when Alison Cox called me one evening shortly after we lost Anthony. For those of you that are not aware, Anthony, my son, played rugby at Blackheath FC from U8 to U18, …
‘No, I didn’t know that,’ was Ed Taylor’s response when I informed him that he was only the fourth player to be appointed as captain of Blackheath since 2005. ‘To be honest though, I’ve been chosen for this season, and that’s all I’m focused on. After that is another matter.’ Ed follows in the footsteps of Markus Burcham and Tom …
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A vastly-improved second half performance, their best 40 minutes of the season to date, saw Blackheath score 20 unanswered points to overturn an eleven-point half time deficit and record the Club’s first win of the campaign. The hosts had started well enough, their set-piece functioning smoothly and a Jake Hennessey penalty giving them an early lead, but two converted tries …
