A dominant final half-hour saw Blackheath eventually succumb, as Rams powered to a six-try victory, keeping the Berkshire club in pole position in National League One. For 70 minutes, the hosts kept the visitors within range, but the size and weight of the opposition eventually proved too much, and the Club finished a contest empty handed on home soil for …
Andrew Boye, tight head prop, runs out for his 50th cap today, in the game against Rams. Having studied and played at Loughbourough University, Andrew‘s first game for Blackheath Rugby was on 4 September 2021 when he came off the bench in the match against Cinderford, and he has been a regular in the squad since then. He was one …
The Utilita @Well Hall, Sunday November 19th, KO @ 11.30am Club faced their toughest test of the season against a well-drilled and physical Old Elthamians side on a blustery day at Well Hall. In a fiercely contested opening few minutes, Club found an early rhythm, building up several phases of play. Successfully recycling, they were able to move …
One of the medium term objectives set by the Executive Committee, is to increase the number of home-grown players in the First team squad. This season, we have seen Finley O’Sullivan break into the squad, and Alex Witchell recently passed 25 appearances for the First team. Both of these players started at Blackheath in the Minis and progressed through the …
A try at the very death for number-eight Tom Baldwin salvaged a losing bonus point for Blackheath, but the Club will look back at their trip to the West Midlands in the tenth round of fixtures in National League One, and sense it might have been more. After heavy rain, and with a stiff breeze developing, the conditions would inevitably …
Blackheath Rugby’s Chairman, James Fleming, and Managing Director, Russell Ticehurst, have been interviewed about the possibility of Wasps making Kent their home. Read the iNews article here and direct any questions to James Fleming (james.fleming@blackheathrugby.co.uk).
Blackheath Rugby travels to the Midlands tomorrow to play Birmingham Moseley at 15:00, your team is below. Don’t forget that the Club XV home game tomorrow has been postponed. Here’s your 1st XV squad: 15 HENNESSEY, Jake 14 NOOT, Alex 13 TUCKER, Shae 12 HILL, Sam (VC) 11 FIELDING, Leo 10 COOKE, Mark 9 DALY, Jack 1 HOLLAND, Archie …
James Fleming, our Chairman, has a few words to say regarding our City Lunch that is happening in the new year – it’s a big event in our social calendar, and a very important fundraiser. “I am delighted to inform you that we will be welcoming Paul Wallace to our City Lunch on 2 February next year as our special …
Blackheath U12s vs. Richmond U12s The Utilita @ Well Hall, Saturday November 11th, KO @ 1.30pm In a weekend steeped in history, the Utilita hosted ‘The Big Match’. The Blackheath v Richmond fixture is the oldest continuing meeting of two rugby clubs in the world and was first played on January 2nd 1864. Both clubs have been great rivals and …
In round 10 of National One, the 1st XV are away to Birmingham Moseley this Saturday, 18 November – kick off is 15:00, and Gary’s Guide to all things Moseley is below. If you’re not travelling to the Midlands, and still fancy watching some rugby, the Club XV will be playing Dorking at The Utilita, kicking off at 14:15 and …
