Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of tighthead prop Jack Owlett. A former student at Exeter University, Jack played at country level for Scotland U19 and U20, and was picked up by the Exeter Chiefs, where he joined their Academy after university. After a few seasons at Cornish Pirates and Wasps, Jack joins us from Worcester Warriors. James …
Chris Ball joins The Club
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of centre Chris Ball, who joins us after playing rugby league for Sheffield Eagles. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Chris Ball comes in from Rugby League side Sheffield Eagles. In league he’s a big physical presence at 2nd row or centre (2nd row in league is basically a centre). I look forward …
Welcome to the Club, Faysal Olabooye
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of winger/centre Faysal Olabooye. Having previously been at Northampton Saints Academy, Esher and Colchester, Faysal joins us from RAMS. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Faysal Olabooye — a centre/wing who comes from RAMS. Before that he was part of Saints academy and played with Oli Burgess at Bedford School, winning the Daily …
Ben Charnock joins The Club
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Ben Charnock, who joins us in the back row from London Scottish. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Ben is a back rower from Scottish: a raw, explosive player and reminds me very much of Harry Holland who has moved to Australia. I think he can play that explosive power role within …
Blackheath Football Club Ltd AGM
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of Blackheath Football Club Ltd will take place on Tuesday 4th July 2023 at 7.30 pm at Well Hall. All members of Blackheath FC are invited to attend. The agenda for the AGM can be found here Dr Alan Thompson President of Blackheath FC 27th May 2023
Carl Morgan signs
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of Carl Morgan, who joins us in the back three from Barnes. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Carl comes into the squad from Barnes via Exeter university. He brings versatility in the back line playing across most positions. He trained with us towards the end of last season and was keen to …
Alex Noot joins The Club
Blackheath Rugby is excited to announce the signing of Alex Noot, who joins us from Old Albanian. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Alex Noot comes in from OAs where he was a stand out player. The contribution he made when the team beat us last season in the away fixture was huge, and he caused more issues when we played …
Shawn Ingle signs for The Club
Blackheath Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of Shawn Ingle, openside flanker from Cambridge University RUFC, where he was on a rugby scholarship and was part of the 2023 Varsity-winning Cambridge team Shawn was selected for the German national squad for their 2023 Rugby Europe Championship campaign, and has 6 years’ experience playing semi-professionally in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. …
Tom Petty joins Blackheath Rugby
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of the prop/hooker, Tom Petty, who joins us from Plymouth. Previously at London Scottish, and also an England Counties alumni, James Shanahan, Head Coach, knows Tom well and says “Thomas Petty is another young front row player. His ability to play across the front row gives us depth and flexibility in …
Thank you to our Volunteer Army
Well Hall opened its doors today to an army of volunteers who turned up to help paint, clean, weed, chop, sweep, mend, tidy, and generally be very helpful around the site – we were able to do so much thanks to the amount of volunteers and the glorious weather. Over 20 people came along, including our President and Chairman, and …