The Club welcomed American touring side the Gentlemen of Aspen to the Utilita for a pre-season friendly under the Friday night lights that exemplified everything great about social rugby, with several players making their Club debuts in front of a strong showing from both sets of supporters. The touring side from Colorado, who were founded in 1968 by former Club …
Blackheath Rugby is very sad to report that Richard Dinkeldein, longstanding Club member and volunteer at our Hervey Road ground, died very suddenly on Thursday 14th August at the age of 80. Richard was one of the founders of the Blackheath Mini-Rugby Section in 1988. He was the Treasurer of the Friends of Hervey Road Playing Fields, a group that …
We can’t wait for the Women’s Rugby World Cup to start on Friday, with the Red Roses kicking off the tournament against the United States at 19:30. This game, and others, will be on the TVs throughout the club, so do come along and join other members and supporters in the bar to watch. Along with the rugby on the …
A highly competitive contest in front of a sizeable crowd at Goldington Road, played at a fast pace and featuring no less than thirteen tries. It remained in the balance, with only a converted score separating the sides on 70 minutes, but two late tries stamped the Championship side’s authority on the game in the closing stages. On a warm …
Pre-season is here! And Blackheath Rugby’s first game is against Bedford Blues on Friday evening, kicking off at 20:00. Don’t forget you can get £5 off your ticket if you pay online, in advance (https://bedfordrugby.co.uk/tickets). Here is your squad list for tomorrow’s game: 15 WALSH, Darragh 14 DANIEL, Oscar 13 HENNESSEY, Jake 12 HIRSKYJ-DOUGLAS, Oskar 11 COETZEE, Dylan 10 DUNFORD, …
Over half a dozen Saturdays this summer, the Volunteer Army have worked super hard — painting, fixing, cleaning, moving furniture, tidying, mixing and pouring concrete, moving soil, weeding, trimming and strimming… the list goes on!! It’s made such a difference to Well Hall, both inside and out, and we thank each and every one of you for the time you’ve …
At the Annual General Meeting of the Club on 8th July, the Club’s Executive Committee advised members that we would freeze the membership subscription levels at 2024-2025 season prices. The Executive recognises the challenges that rising costs of living have made to our members and their families and the Club is also not immune from those, in respect of upkeep and investment …
Who’s ready for pre-season..?!! Our first couple of games are just over a week away, and we can’t wait to see the new squad in action. They have been working hard for the last few weeks and are looking forward to getting back on the pitch! Fri 15 Aug: Bedford Blues v 1st XV, KO 20:00 Online tickets can be …
Des Diamond, Past President, is saddened to announce the passing of former Club player Micky Oliver. Micky was a wing forward who played at Blackheath FC from 1975-1979. The first record of him playing is in 1975-1976 when he had at least 5 games and is on the 1st XV photo for that season. This was followed by 26, 16, …
They’ve already won the series, but can they get a clean sweep? Watch the Lions at Well Hall on Saturday, playing their final test against Australia. Bar opens at 10:30, with the game kicking off at 11:00. Bacon butties available! If you have any time before the match to help out with a bit of gardening or painting, please turn …
