We are delighted to announce a new partnership between Blackheath Rugby and Utilita Energy Limited, a leading energy utility brand. Under the terms of the Partnership, our ground at Well Hall will be known as ‘The Utilita’ and in return, Utilita will provide important financial support for Blackheath Rugby over the next three years. The Chief Executive of Utilita is …
Who’s excited about the first home game of the new season?! We’re welcoming Bishop’s Stortford through the gates on Saturday, with the 1st XV kicking off at 15:00, and Club XV starting at 13:00. Tickets can be bought on the gate, or online in advance from https://blackheathrugby.ticketco.events. Along with the excitement of the return of National Division One rugby to …
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Sam Hill. Sam has played at Centre for Exeter Chiefs and, more recently, for Sale Sharks. “It’s been quite a while since a new Club signing was introduced to the opposition crowd at an away game, before being announced to the Club faithful!” says Russell Ticehurst, Managing Director of Blackheath Rugby, …
Six tries for Blackheath, four of them in a thirteen-minute spell either side of the interval when they, and full-back Jake Hennessey in particular, tore up the Taunton defence to turn a nine-point deficit into a fifteen-point advantage. However, with the game seemingly within their grasp, the Club were continually penalised (eleven infringements in the second period alone denying them …
As we approach the start of the new season, it is fair to say that there is a lot happening across the board at Blackheath Rugby. All sections of the Club are deep into their preparations for the new season and as ever, at the start of a new season, there is much anticipation and excitement about the season ahead. …
Who’s looking forward to the start of the season?! Blackheath travel (by coach, due to the train strikes…!) to Taunton for their first league game of the 2023-24 season. For those of you going to Taunton, here are some useful details. For those of you staying at home, our Tweeter Extraordinaire is back from her summer break and will be …
Thank you to our amazing volunteer army who came to Well Hall on Saturday and helped to get the site prepared for the start of the season. Great to see new people turning up to meet other members and supporters (it wasn’t just for the free beer and pizza, honestly!!). Like all clubs, Blackheath Rugby is able to survive because …
A competitive first period, followed by a somewhat lopsided second, in this final dress-rehearsal prior to the 2023/24 season start next Saturday. Canterbury opened the scoring on three minutes with a move down the left flank, but as the Blackheath forwards began to make inroads, Archie Holland burst away to level for the hosts. As the pressure built, the penalty …
There’s more pre-season rugby on offer this evening with Blackheath XV playing Canterbury at 20:00 — 30 of our 1st XV and Club XV players will be on the field over the 80 mins game, so it will be a good time for you to see the extended team on the pitch. Entry is free for members on production of your …
Richard Brinsley Sheridan: 3 Dec 1945-12 Aug 2023 The President is sad to report that we have lost one of our rugby family. A loyal servant to his country, with 9 years as an officer in the Royal Artillery followed by 22 years in the Metropolitan Police, Richard loved the Club and was hooked at his first game against Orrell …
