On to round four of National One, and we’re welcoming DMP through the gates on Saturday, with the 1st XV kicking off at 15:00. The Club XV will also be playing at home, with a 13:00 KO against Richmond 2s. Tickets can be bought on the gate, or online in advance from https://blackheathrugby.ticketco.events. Don’t forget that we will have have …
Bandits match report – 16 Sep 23
Dartfordians 4th XV vs Blackheath Bandits Saturday 16 September 2023 League rugby was played by the Bandits for the first time since late 2022 on Saturday, starting the season on the road at Dartfordians. The Club dominated the first half and took a 5-26 lead, which was just as well, as the second period became very scrappy and no points …
Leicester Lions 3 Blackheath 34
A great start, and fine end, to make it two from two, four-try bonus point away wins, for Blackheath on their return to National League One. Sandwiched in-between, however, a lot of Leicester Lions pressure, which was effectively repelled, limiting the hosts to a solitary penalty. It was Blackheath’s opening though, on the Club’s first-ever league visit to Westleigh Park, …
Welcome to the Club, Ronan Foley!
Blackheath Rugby is excited to announce the signing of back row player Ronan Foley, who is currently in the UK on a three month sabbatical. A former student at University College Dublin, Ronan was awarded the UCD Club Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season in 2017-2018, and captained UCD in the club’s pandemic-shortened 2020-2021 season. Ronan also …
Jack Statham joins the Club
Blackheath Rugby is very happy to announce the signing of Jack Statham who plays second row and was previously at Barnes. A former student at Durham University and the University of Oxford, Jack played at county level for Buckinghamshire, and at country level for England U16s. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Jack comes from Oxford uni via Barnes. A physical …
Tom Everard joins the Club
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of Tom Everard. Tom joins us in the second row from Jersey Reds. “We are pleased to welcome Tom to Blackheath as he looks to transition from full time rugby into a full time career alongside rugby in National One” says Russell Ticehurst, Managing Director of Blackheath Rugby. “Tom joins a long …
Bandits match report – 9 Sep 23
London Irish Amateur Bs vs Blackheath Bandits Saturday 9 September 2023 The Club social team kicked off their season with a friendly at London Irish on Saturday, in conditions which left many wondering when the freezing cold and driving rain might make a welcome return. When sun cream is being applied in the changing rooms rather than deep heat, one …
Blackheath 27 Bishop’s Stortford 31
Frustration for Blackheath in their first home game of the new National League One season as, despite leading going in to the final ten minutes, late errors enabled Bishop’s Stortford to strike twice and take victory. For the second week in a row, the Club, seemingly having a game within their grasp, conceded 14-points late on, but unlike at Taunton …
Vintage Acquisitions sponsor Man of the Match
Blackheath Rugby has partnered with Vintage Acquisitions this season, and they are sponsoring the 1st XV Man of the Match. Vintage Acquisitions specialise in the buying, selling, storage and management of premium scotch whisky casks. On their website, they state: “Relationships are everything and good relationships are the pinnacle for success”. We can’t agree more – we are delighted that …
Game day – it’s going to be hot!
Warm weather warning! We’re looking forward to seeing you at at The Utilita today, for two fantastic games of rugby against Bishop’s Stortford (Club XV KO 13:00, 1st XV KO 15:00). It’s going to be a warm one, so please don’t forget to bring along sunscreen and a hat, and keep hydrated! #blackheathrugby #blackheathfc #club @bsrfc #warmweatherwarrning #latesummersun #slipslapslop #rugbyinthesunshine









