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 …
Full time on the 2025/6 season for the Blackheath Men’s Section, and it’s been a cracker! For the first time in a decade, the section fielded two teams in league competition. The section put out the Brigands (3rd XV) in Kent Counties 5 and the Bandits (4th XV) in Kent Met A (4th/Bandits), while also having the veterans (Buccaneers) in …
Congratulations to Archie Bourne, who will be celebrating his 25th cap in the Champ Accession match against London Scottish tomorrow ❤️🖤 Archie, sponsored by Tonina Patrick, first ran out in Club colours against Clifton on 06 September 2025 — he has been a regular in the squad ever since. We look forward to seeing Archie on the pitch tomorrow, and …
Finley O’Sullivan has grown up playing for Blackheath Rugby and has done the full player pathway, going through the Minis, Juniors and social Men’s sections, as well as playing for the Club XV and 1st XV (currently on 31 caps). And yes, he was also a Mini’s Mascot when he was younger, running out with our now Head Coach, Tom …
