Nick Cook joins the club!

We are delighted to welcome Nick Cook to Blackheath Rugby — a back row player who was previously at Westcombe Park.   Telling us about Nick, Blackheath Rugby’s Head Coach Tom Stradwick says “Nick Cook is a highly competitive back row who brings ball carrying, breakdown strength and leadership qualities. He has a real appetite for work that fits perfectly …

BEN CHAPMAN JOINS THE CLUB

We’re excited to announce that Ben Chapman has signed up to play for the club this coming season.  Telling us about Ben, a hooker who joins us from Doncaster, Blackheath Rugby’s Head Coach Tom Stradwick says “Ben joins us as a dynamic hooker who thrives on the physical side of the game. His accuracy at the set piece and work …

EHIZE EHIZODE JOINS THE CLUB

With the pre-season training starting in a few weeks’ time, we are excited to start introducing some new faces at Blackheath Rugby, starting with second row Ehize Ehizode. Telling us about Ehize, who joins us from Doncaster, Blackheath Rugby’s Head Coach Tom Stradwick says “We’re delighted to welcome Ehize Ehizode to Blackheath for the upcoming season. A powerful second row, …

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 …

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 …

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 …