Volunteer recognition season has come to an end and we’d like to say thank you to everyone at Blackheath Rugby who gives up their time for the club and the wider community. Our own awards were given out at the end of the season and we’d like to say congratulations to: Andy Lock, who received the Playing Management Volunteer of …
Photo courtesy of Peta Nash Kent’s senior rugby side head for Twickenham this Saturday in an attempt to make it a hat-trick of County Championship titles in successive seasons, as they take on Yorkshire in a repeat of last year’s final. That match was as close as they come, with the northerners missing a last-ditch penalty to leave Kent victors …
Blackheath rugby offers its sympathies to the family, in particular his daughter Jessica, and friends of John (JBK) Williams, who died on 10 May 2025. Born on 4 June 1943, John was educated at Milton Abbey school in Dorset from 1957-1962. He was an excellent all round sportsman, but excelling at both cricket and hockey (where he represented the school) …
The Annual General Meeting, due to be held on 01 July 2025, has been moved to 08 July 2025 due to unforeseen circumstances. A full Notice of Meeting will be sent to members in due course.
Steve Pilbeam has died peacefully at the age of 84. Steve was educated at East Ham Grammar School (along with Fran Cotton and Tony Kennett), and played rugby for Old Easthamians later called East London. He also played at a higher level in the amateur game for Blackheath (where he played alongside Frank McCarthy) and Wasps. Further afield, Steve toured …
Blackheath Rugby offers its sympathies to the families and friends of Peter Bullock. Peter attended school in Stowe and then took a course of study at Watford College of Technology. Before joining Blackheath FC he played scrum-half for Northampton and had the honour of representing the North Midlands against Argentina on 7th October 1978. Peter was an excellent all-round sportsman. …
Kent begin the defence of their County Championship crown this Saturday as they host Hampshire at Broad Walk, home of Charlton Park RFC. Tom Stradwick (head coach) and Taff Gwilliam (director of rugby) have once again assembled a strong squad from Kent’s top sides who will not only look to retain the title, but make it a hat-trick of victories …
Congratulations to Tom Baldwin and Tom Stradwick, who were part of the winning Barbarians FC match against Glasgow Academicals today, final score 78-31. The boys were presented their shirts by Brian Ashton and John Spencer. We’re very proud of them on the their selection for the Barbarians, adding to their Kent County and England Counties shirts and, of course, over …
We are ready to launch Walking Rugby! Are you? We will be holding our first session at Utilita on Monday 19 May — be there at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. No previous skills needed, we provide all the equipment (a ball) just come along in comfortable clothing, trainers and perhaps some money for a drink in the bar …
As a reminder, Tom Stradwick and Tom Baldwin have been picked to be in the Barbarian FC squad for the game tomorrow, Saturday 10 May, kicking off at 14:00 – we’re incredibly proud of them both and wish them the best of luck. The historic touring club will take to the field against Glasgow Academicals RFC to entertain supporters and …
