Basic errors, and a penalty count of 14-7 against, cost Blackheath heavily in a game where they had ample opportunity to nail an opening-day win, two fumbles on the goal-line in the first period and two lost lineouts in the second denying them. In contrast, Cinderford’s set-piece was solid in both departments and allowed them to control large periods of …
Birmingham Moseley V Club 11th September 2021- Match Squad
Match Squad for tomorrows match away at Moseley
Blackheath 17 Chinnor 19
A tight finish with Blackheath coming close to snatching a win that seemed highly unlikely after 45 minutes. To that point Chinnor had been dominant, and had they kicked some of the numerous first half penalties the hosts conceded, would doubtless been further advanced than the 19-0 lead they held. As it was, Max Clementson crashed over on 24 minutes …
CANCELLED Home Friendly Match this Wednesday 18th August
Unfortunately, at very short notice, Rosslyn Park have cancelled the return match tomorrow night. We do have a cellar full of beer to be drunk so would love to see you at Well Hall tomorrow regardless!
We were delighted to welcome Sky Sports to Blackheath last week, to film our members announcing the squad for the first test. If you would like to view the video which was shown on Sky Sports and on their social media channels, click the Facebook link below. Blackheath Announce Lions Test Squad The producer, Clare asked this message to be …
All Blacks come to Blackheath!
A random email to Blackheath Chairman, Rory O’Sullivan resulted in a unique meeting of All Black legend and former Blackheath player, John Gallagher, with a senior representative of New Zealand Rugby at Well Hall last week. Local resident – and hopefully soon to be new Club member – Rob Sewell contacted Rory to ask if he could host a business …
British and Irish Lions V South Africa
Join us for a three course lunch prior to one (or all!) of the three Lions V South Africa Tests. You can book either a seat or full table of ten by emailing events@blackheathrugby.co.uk or, members can book online via the member’s website. £29 for members and £32 for non-members. We shall of course be showing all of the Lions …
New Captain announced for Blackheath’s 1st XV
We are delighted to announce that Ed Taylor has been selected as Captain for the coming season. With the new 2021/22 season upon us we have been discussing, reviewing and considering who would take over from Markus Burcham as Captain of Blackheath 1st XV. It was already a difficult task but then a couple of players that were in the …
KENT WOODEN SPOON SPONSORED BIKE RALLY SUNDAY 4TH JULY
Mission accomplished! The initiative organised by the Wooden Spoon charity had 20 Kent clubs and over 150 riders participating to raise funds for their club and the charity. Our biking heroes, Ian Williamson, Marcus Evans, Kenny Purchase and John Slater, despite an appallingly wet start, showed magnificent commitment to complete the gruelling 50 mile course around 6 mid Kent rugby …
Maul Together’ to raise funds together
Before putting on his Club rugby boots in September, Ed Taylor will be donning his cleats in July and cycling 958 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End, as part of a team effort to raise money for two very special causes, under the charitable organisation ‘Maul Together’ (www.maultogether.co.uk). The thinking behind Maul Together is simple: “As we all know, …