Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas, a Centre who joins us from Sale FC. James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “I’ve known Oskar from his time at Bedford Blues and now Sale FC. A big, physical centre who can get teams on the front foot. He comes with huge experience and I can’t wait to …
As always, there is a lot of work to be done at The Utilita over the summer to keep the site in top condition, and we’re putting the call out for a Volunteer Army to support us on the following dates. We have a huge list to get through and many hands make light work! Any time you can spare …
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Josh Smart, a back-row forward who joins us from London Irish. James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “Josh Smart is an abrasive backrower, who comes from the Championship side Ampthill, via London Irish. He was highly recommend by Ross McMillian (ex London Irish coach, now Exeter Chiefs) who I worked with …
On Friday 10 May, the Blackheath Rugby squad, coaches, medical staff and distinguished guests gathered at the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich to celebrate the past year, to present the season’s awards, and to say goodbye to a few players. We congratulate those who received awards, and thank everyone who took time to nominate. The awards we gave out on the …
At the final home game of the season, Rory O’Sullivan, President of the Club, gave out special awards to two worthy recipients. The first award was presented to David Tickner — the Supporter Volunteer of the Year. During the presentation Rory said “Dave is a someone who we only have to ask once and he gets it done. He quietly …
As many of you will already have read in the matchday programme from the last game of the season, Ed Taylor is standing down as Club Captain after being with us for the last few seasons, notching up 71 games. Ed admits that it was a very difficult decision to make, but his career commitments mean that he can no …
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Williams, who died on Friday 12th April 2024. Mike was a former player and 1st XV Vice-Captain of Blackheath FC. Mike joined the Club during the 1967-68 season, having previously played for Rosslyn Park and Oxford Greyhounds. He was educated at Oundle School and later Bristol University where …
After the last game of the season on Saturday 27 April, Alan Thompson, Immediate Past President and Club Doctor, presented a couple of 23-24 season awards to Tom Baldwin and Billy Harding. Tom received the ‘Supporters’ Player of the Year’ award, and Billy was presented with the ‘Newcomer of the Year’. Pamela Kilmister, Chair of the Supporters Club, said …
Here’s the programme for this Saturday’s match against Taunton Titans. Along with the welcomes from our President and MD, and squad details, we are ‘In Conversation With…’ James Shanahan and Craig Molloy, there is an article about the Titans from long term member and Times journalist, Patrick Kidd, and Ed Taylor shares some thoughts. https://www.zeeon.co.uk/gamehubplus/blackheath-rugby-v-taunton-titans Please do take the time …
And so we come to the final game of the 2023-24 season, sponsored by Charlton Triangle Homes. Round 26 of Nat1 and we welcome Taunton Titans to The Utilita tomorrow, KO 15:00. Entry is £15 (online tickets can be bought from Ticket Co) with U16s FREE. We hope to see a big crowd to cheer on the teams — it’s …
