Last weekend, the RFU cameras were at The Utilita, as part of their ‘It means everything’ series – looking at the grassroots clubs of the current International players. Theo Dan, England hooker, went through Minis and Juniors at Blackheath Rugby (read more here) and so we were delighted to share the story, and also to showcase the Club as it …
Following on from the success of the Doddie Cup 555 ride in 2023, former Scotland captain, and Lion, Rob Wainwright has set his biggest fundraising challenge yet with ‘All Roads Lead to Rome 2024’, and on Saturday 2 March you’ll be able to welcome the team at the Utilita as they refuel on their way to Dover to catch the …
Late last year, Blackheath Rugby applied for a Grant for £10,000 from the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund for money that will go towards the cost of works to our showers, water tanks and pipe works. We are pleased to say that our application has now been shortlisted for the Grant, but this is alongside several other applicants, and the residents …
Jake Lloyd celebrated his 200th appearance in Club colours with his 107th try, as Blackheath claimed a third successive win for the first time in the current National League One campaign. It came at an important moment for the hosts too as, with 54 minutes played Albion, who started the day five places above Blackheath in the league table in …
Congratulations to Graham Cox, who ran the London Winter 10k Run today in aid of Blood Cancer UK, in a fantastic time of 58:45! Coxy has been overwhelmed by the support he’s been shown by everyone who has donated to his chosen charity — he also hopes that he’s raised awareness of the Anthony Nolan Trust, and encouraged people to …
Here’s the programme for this Saturday’s match against Plymouth Albion. https://www.zeeon.co.uk/gamehubplus/blackheath-rugby-v-plymouth-albion Along with the welcome from our President and Chairman, and standard match details, we are ‘In Conversation With…’ James Shanahan, there is the regular ‘Coxy’s Corner’ podcast, and an article about Plymouth from long term member and Times journalist, Patrick Kidd. It also, of course, celebrates Jake Lloyd’s 200th …
Tomorrow we celebrate Jake Lloyd’s 200th appearance for the Blackheath 1st XV. He made his debut in February 2015 against Esher when he scored his first try for the Club and, in his 200 matches for Blackheath Rugby, Jake has scored 106 tries for the Club. In the curtailed season before lockdown, Jake notched up 19 tries and was the …
This Saturday, before the big match, pupils from local schools including Haimo, St. Mary’s and St. Thomas More, with some of our own Minis, will put on a display of tag rugby on the all-weather pitch. They will then provide a guard of honour for the 1st XV before kick off. These schools are just part of a wider group …
A dry and breezy day saw our U12s take on Chinnor U12s as part of a triple header at The Utilita. With both teams up for the spectacle, it took only 3 minutes for Club to pile on the pressure. Lorcan Reilly breaking through the defence only to be stopped on the line, but popped the ball to Oliver Gowing …
An outstanding performance from Blackheath, halting a run which had seen four successive home defeats and, on top of the win at Cinderford the previous week, putting further daylight between the Club and the National League One drop zone. At the same time, the result ended a sequence of nine straight wins for league-leaders Chinnor, inflicting a significant blow to …
