Mike Newsom It is with enormous sadness that we announce that Mr. Mike Newsom, Past President of Blackheath FC and Kent RFU, a true gentleman and a great friend to so many, died very suddenly at his home this morning. We will of course advice of funeral details when they are known to us. Dr Alan Thompson President of Blackheath …
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Photos courtesy of Deborah Lloyd A bonus point victory to take Blackheath six-points clear at the top of National League Two East and, if not a vintage performance, a fitting result to mark a 200th Club appearance for Tom Stradwick. In a messy game, befitting a damp, grey, windy afternoon, Blackheath produced enough in the opening period of their first-ever …
Blackheath 24 Old Colfeians 10 On a cold and windy night, with driving rain blowing horizontally across the pitch for most of the first half, the next generation of Blackheath and Old Colfeians players did both clubs proud by producing an exciting match in pursuit of the Anthony Fitzgerald Cup. A physical encounter (only to be expected between these two …
We are sad to announce the recent death of Lionel Bailey, former Club player, who died suddenly at home. The Bailey family were staunch members of Blackheath F.C. Lionel was the son of L.S. Bailey, who played 164 games for the Club. His uncle was C.B. Bailey, who had 114 appearances, and his cousin was C.L.J. (Bill) Bailey, captain of …
Blackheath Rugby Community Project An exciting new project has been launched in the local community during the current Autumn term by Blackheath Rugby Charitable Trust, which was founded to promote the development of rugby in the local community. Led by former Blackheath player, Habib Annous, the project is based on a programme of Tag Rugby coaching and development being delivered …
It looked an emphatic win in the end, but Barnes tested Blackheath as hard as anyone at Well Hall in National League Two East this term, and had their lineout served them better, might have pushed the scoreline harder. As it was, Blackheath etched out another resounding victory, and one which widens their lead at the head of the table …
In March this year, a young boy from Kansas and his father were on a train from Exeter to London, after visiting a donkey sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon. When the train pulled in to Taunton, they noticed a rugby team waiting on the platform. The squad boarded the train, got in to the same carriage as the two Americans and, …
Unfortunately the Club XV match has been cancelled so just the 1st XV tomorrow. Here is the squad list:
A lot has been written in newspapers and across social media about the sad passing of Doddie Weir. To those who never had the opportunity to meet him or experience his personality, the profusion of articles and kind words might raise some curiosity. Sadly, Motor Neurone Disease has been around a long time and the claiming of yet another victim …
