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 …
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, …
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 …
As we look ahead to the coming 2026/7 season, the Blackheath Men’s Section are making some changes. Coaching Andrew Lock has had a remarkable run over the last three years. He has recovered from a serious leg break and returned to play rugby. He’s been awarded a PhD. And he has been Head Coach for the section. Lockie has spent …
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 …
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to be included in this latest Rugby Club Magazine. Issue 102 has just been published* (read here), and you can find the Blackheath Rugby section from page 98 onwards, with the following people chatting about their reasons for being part of the Club family Rory O’Sullivan, President James Fleming, Chairman Russell Ticehurst, MD Tom Stradwick, Head …
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 – …
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 …
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 …
What an extraordinary day for Blackheath Rugby. Saturday saw our magnificent First XV win for the twelfth match in succession, equalling a club record and, more importantly, gaining promotion back to Level 2 of English rugby for the first time in 27 years. A crowd of over 2,000 spectators witnessed a brilliant performance by the team to beat London Scottish …
