We are looking forward to the first of our pre-seasons this weekend against Newport (the first Anglo-Welsh match played) but, in another historic game, we are also very excited for our opener of the new season against Richmond: ‘The Big Match 2’ — the Club v Richmond fixture is the oldest continuing open rugby fixture in the world, (read more …
Girls’ Section Chair
Join our team! We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to develop and lead the Girls section, working with the coach and Head of Community Liaison The role will develop a Girls Section based on rugby’s core values (Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship — TREDS), and a love for the game among young female players. This is a volunteer …
Summer rugby camps
Summer rugby camp with Auguy Slowik, Tex Chabata and Alex Witchell! When: 05 – 30 August 2024 (excl weekends and bank holidays) 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 (10% reduction for siblings) Content: Key age group specific skills (including contact), and rugby themed days …
Welcome to the Club, Mike!
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce that Mike Hoyt will be joining us in the Back Row for the new season. James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “Mike joins from Nat One rivals Rams. Due to the travelling he was looking for a London club and, after a few chats, we managed to secure him and Rams kindly granted his …
Thank you, LycaHealth
Last week KIMS Hospital Director, Richard Dimblebee, was presented with a framed shirt by Russell Ticehurst, Managing Director at Blackheath Rugby, which proudly shows their sponsorship. Russell says “Delighted to present a 23/24 season shirt to Richard, Hospital Director at KIMS Hospital, part of the LycaHealth Group. It was great to see Richard at a number of home games last …
Membership now open!
Membership applications for the 2024-25 season are now available, and we look forward to seeing you at The Utilita soon! New Members and new Associate Members please apply online at https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/membership/ (note: payment by Amex not accepted) Existing members, please check your email for a renewal invoice #blackheathrugby #blackheathfc #club #membership #newseason #rugby
Blackheath v Newport
Blackheath v Newport – the oldest Anglo-Welsh rugby fixture Newport Rugby Football Club was formed in 1874 and within five years they had enjoyed four invincible seasons. It was, therefore, a confident Newport that invited the Club to play them in Newport on 20th November 1879. Blackheath F.C., founded in 1858 was conceived as being the leading English club having …
Safeguarding Officer
The Club is seeking a Volunteer Member of the Club to fill our Club Safeguarding Officer role. This is an extremely important position and is appointed to the Club Committee, reporting to the Hon Secretary. It is vital that the Club fulfils its obligations to age grade and adults-at-risk players as an Accredited RFU Club, as well as its moral …
Successful summer volunteer day
Thank you so much to all that came on Saturday to help at the Volunteers’ Day. We had 19 volunteers from age 85 right down to Lucy, our youngest. We achieved quite a lot of work, with strimming around the car park area and back fencing, painting the stands, painting the gents toilet, power washing the outside gents toilet ready …
Autumn internationals ticket ballot
Autumn Nations Series – International Ticket Ballot 2024 The Club have purchased a number of Category 1 tickets for England’s home Autumn Nations Series which include matches against New Zealand on Saturday 2ndNovember 2024 at 3:10pm, against Australia on Saturday 9th November 2024 at 3:10pm, against South Africa on Saturday 16th November 2024 at 5:40pm, and against Japan on Sunday 24th …