James Shanahan

It is with some sadness that I announce to the Club Members, supporters and sponsors that James Shanahan will be departing Blackheath Rugby at the end of this the 24/25 season. Shanners joined us for the 2016/17 season from local friends Old Albanians. He brought with him and attracted some club favourites in Harry Bate, Ollie Walliker, Stef Leibenberg, Neil …

Games this weekend – 15 Feb 25

This weekend Blackheath Rugby travels just along the south circular to Esher, kicking off their National One game against Esher Rugby at 15:00, and the Club XV will be playing Esher Cardinals at the earlier time of 14:00. If you’re going to the matches, don’t forget that you can find handy information about the day on our website https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/garys-guides/.  It’s …

New Chair of Junior Section

Introducing Our New Junior Section Chair: Andrew Collett We are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Collett as the new Chair of our Junior Section. Andrew has been a member of Blackheath for over 15 years and has coached at both mini and junior level. Andrew brings a passion for the game and a commitment to developing the next …

Blackheath 19 Plymouth Albion 22

The game between the teams sitting fifth and sixth in National League One had one question to be answered: could Blackheath halt the momentum of Plymouth Albion on a six match unbeaten run? The first ten minutes set the scene for the rest of the dull, dank and drizzly afternoon with exchanges of penalties and lineouts for each side. A …

Programme – Club v Albion

We welcome Plymouth Albion to The Utilita on Saturday for our latest National One game, which is sponsored by The Pointer School.  Here is the link to the programme: https://www.zeeon.co.uk/gamehubplus/blackheath-rugby-v-plymouth-albion-2 Please do take the time to read it, there’s a lot of interesting information, and if you have any comments or ideas for future programmes, please reach out to Mark …

Squad details – 08 Feb 25

National One rugby is back at The Utilita on Saturday 08 February, as we welcome Plymouth Albion through the gates, in a match sponsored by The Pointer School. Kick off is 15:00.  Tickets can be bought in advance for £15 from https://blackheathrugby.ticketco.events until this evening, or purchased on the gate for £20.  The Greene King bar will be open from …

Half term rugby camp!

When: 17 Feb – 21 Feb 2025 Where: The Utilita, SE9 6TE Time: 10:00-16:00 (extended days 09:00-17:00) Who: Boys and girls u7-u13 Price: Standard day/week £30/£120, extended day/week £50/£200 Content: Key age group specific skills (including contact) and rugby themed days with a mixture of other sports. Get in touch with Jeff Barnes (jeffrey.barnes@blackheathrugby.co.uk) or book online https://sportingprojects.co.uk/book.   #blackheathrugby …

Club v Albion – 8 Feb 25

Blackheath Rugby welcomes Plymouth Albion to The Utilita on Saturday for the next National One home game, which kicks off at 15:00. Thank you to The Pointer School for sponsoring the match. Online tickets for the match can be bought in advance from https://blackheathrugby.ticketco.events/uk – pay £15 if bought before Friday evening, £20 on gate. More details to follow…   …

Bandits and Buccaneers!

It was an exciting weekend for the Men’s section on several fronts, not least the fact that two sides were put out on the same day, as the Bandits were at home to Guys Hospital RFC and the Buccaneers (the Club Vets team) were away to Beckenham Vets. This is an achievement because although the Men’s section is growing in …

Tom’s 25th

Tom Everard celebrates his 25th game in Club colours today, when he runs on to the pitch against DMP. Tom’s first 1st XV match was in December 2023 when he made his Club debut in an away game against Bishop’s Stortford.  We look forward to seeing Tom on the pitch today, and congratulate him on his quarter of a century! …