Not perfect, but nevertheless an emphatic display from Blackheath which, with Rotherham’s game postponed, moves the Club up to second place in National League One. Against the side currently at the foot of the table, the hosts were in complete command of this contest, bar a wobble around half time when Leicester Lions scored two of their three tries. By …
We welcome Leicester Lions to The Utilita on Saturday for the first National One home game of the year, in a match sponsored by The Goldsmith Group. The Club XV are also at home, playing Barnes 2nd XV at 14:00. Here is the link to the programme https://www.zee-on.com/gamehubplus/blackheath-rugby-v-leicester-lions-3 Please do take the time to read it, there’s a lot of …
On 30 December Blackheath U23’s took on Old Colfeians for the Anthony Fitzgerald Cup. The match was about more than a trophy though; this annual game marks both the remembrance of a much-loved Club member and a remarkable project to reduce the risk of heart disease in young people. It’s nearly ten years since Anthony Fitzgerald died. He was 18 …
Igniting the Passion: The Beating Heart of Blackheath Rugby On any Sunday morning at Hervey Road, before the floodlights come on and before league tables matter, you will find the true heartbeat of Blackheath Rugby Club. You’ll hear laughter before whistles. You’ll see boots being pulled on the wrong feet. You’ll watch children discover, often for the very first time, …
The volunteer award season is upon us and nominations for the national England Rugby Volunteer of the Year Awards 2026 are now open, closing on Friday 13 February at 17:00. Celebrating volunteers across rugby for their achievements over the past 12 months, the nominations can be submitted for either an individual or a group of volunteers who have gone above …
A reminder to our Membership that the Financial AGM will be held at the Clubhouse tomorrow evening. Date: Tuesday 6 January 2026 Time: 19:30 Place: The Utilita, SE9 6TE The meeting’s agenda can be found in the Members’ Area of the website (Menu > Information > AGM & Other Important Documents). If you wish to attend the Financial AGM, please …
The Blackheath Men’s Social Section has finished the first half of the season strongly, on and off the pitch. Before we resume play on 10th January, we take account of what we have achieved so far. We’re growing Preseason saw a healthy recruitment to the section, and we have continued to have new faces join us through the season to …
Welcome to 2026!!! The season is going well — we’re now half way through, and are looking forward to the second half starting with Leicester Lions at The Utilita on 10 January. Don’t forget that you can book your pre-match lunches from Jeff (lunches@blackheathrugby.co.uk), and if you need to buy tickets for the matches you can do so online (https://blackheathrugby.ticketco.events/uk) …
Our senior teams are taking a well-deserved break over the festive period, but rugby is not stopping completely! We have the annual Anthony Fitzgerald Cup game to look forward to on Tuesday 30 December at 19:30, with our U23s taking on our good friends Old Colfeians, in aid of a wonderful charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The charity …
An error-laden first period, an outstanding third quarter, before a desperate rearguard in the final minutes, all topped off with a somewhat bizarre finale. Ultimately though, not even the second yellow card awarded to Ed Scragg for the second-row prematurely entering the field of play to celebrate could dampen the explosion of joy at securing this five-point away win which …
