New fixtures announced for Club XV

This coming season we are delighted to say we will be fielding a Club XV  alongside our 1st XV As you will see, the home and away matches for both teams tie in with each other, so it will be double-headers all the way at Well Hall from September, with the 1st XV kicking off at 15:00 and our Club …

James Shanahan. The Blackheath Renaissance

I write after our unfortunate relegation into National 2. That’s a hard thing to write. I’m sure for all supporters, sponsors, committee members it’s been a tough watch. It’s also tough for the players and coaches too. I’ve been numb for most of the last couple of weeks… the what if’s. 16 losing bonus points is hard to take – …

We are recruiting! Play for us, work with us, volunteer with us.

Play for Club Blackheath Rugby are seeking quality players for the upcoming 22/23 season. We are looking for experienced players in all key positions but all will be considered. We offer competitive packages and assistance with further education and future career development. Ideally players will live in and around London and the South East but those further afield will also …

Cinderford 53 Blackheath 28

A fine spring afternoon high up in the Forest of Dean, and a glorious day for Cinderford RFC to secure their highest-ever placing in National League rugby with this high-scoring game. Blackheath, to their credit, joined in the spirit of the occasion, looking to play an expansive game which might, on another day, have brought them success in their last-ditch …

Squad news – 2022/23 season

Squad news – 2022/23 season As we approach the last game of the season, we start to look ahead to 2022/23, and we’re delighted to announce the first tranche of players we will be seeing on the pitch in September. James Shanahan, Head Coach of Blackheath Rugby, says “It’s been a tough few months, so it is great to share …

Sale FC 29 Blackheath 23

Photos courtesy of Gareth Lyons A valiant effort from Blackheath who controlled much of this game and, not for the first time in recent matches, were denied the rub of the green in a tightly fought encounter. Ultimately, however, it was a devastating 22-minute spell, that saw Sale FC score as many unanswered points, which determined the outcome in favour …

Blackheath 17 Rams 29

Photos courtesy of Tim Pitfield Photography For a brief moment early in the second half, this game burst into life as Blackheath crossed the try-line twice, reducing a 19-0 interval deficit by ten-points with 35 minutes remaining. However, the errors that had plagued the hosts during the opening period quickly returned, and Rams were able to conclude a convincing victory, …