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 …
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 …
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 …
An unexpected season
Patrick Kidd looks back at the 2025/26 season. Most predictions on social media age as well as a glass of milk on a hot play-offs afternoon in Richmond, but I accidentally called one correctly last August. “Now do I read too much into pre-season friendlies and get carried away with optimism?” I tweeted. “Two matches against Championship teams, ten tries …
THANK YOU, SUPPORTERS!
Ever wondered if your support makes a difference? It absolutely does! Thank you to each and every person who came along to the RAG on Saturday and made it feel like a home game. The noise you made was out of this world, and really helped the team claim their victory! Never underestimate your importance to the squad and the …
Celebrating Brett’s bicentenary
Yesterday may have been mostly about our promotion to the Champ, and more of that in days to come. But we were also able to celebrate an enormous achievement by an absolute club legend: Desmond Brett. Des first ran out in Club colours in January 2004, playing Dings Crusaders, and his last 1st XV game was away to DMP on …
London Scottish 7 Blackheath 27
What a climax to a tumultuous season. Blackheath will be a Championship side next term after this emphatic victory in the Champ Accession Final, returning to domestic rugby’s second tier after a 27-year absence. And what a performance to get there. Everything is stacked against the National League One challenging side, not only home advantage, but the more relaxed tackle-height …
Bourne hits 25
Congratulations to Archie Bourne, who will be celebrating his 25th cap in the Champ Accession match against London Scottish tomorrow ❤️🖤 Archie, sponsored by Tonina Patrick, first ran out in Club colours against Clifton on 06 September 2025 — he has been a regular in the squad ever since. We look forward to seeing Archie on the pitch tomorrow, and …
Squad news – 23 May
Here we go! For the very last time this season, we give you the Blackheath Rugby team sheet. As a reminder, we are playing to different laws regarding squad size — the amount of players on the bench moves from 5 to 8, with the requirement to have a full replacement front row. Kick off is at 14:00 and tickets …









