Thank you to our sponsors

Blackheath Rugby returns to England Rugby’s Level Two for the first time in 27 years, and this would not have been possible without our partners and sponsors — we are sincerely thankful to each and every company and individual who has supported us this year. Not only have you been part of the success of our 1st XV, but you …

Shoulder pain explained

In partnership with Circle Health Group, we would like to invite our members to The Utilita on Thursday 25th June at 6.30pm for an evening with Consultant Orthopaedic and Upper Limb Surgeon, Mr Adel Tavakkolizadeh, who will be speaking about Understanding Shoulder Pain, and can answer any questions you may have on the causes, treatment and recovery of this issue during the …

Kent County Awards Evening

On Thursday 21 May, representatives from Blackheath Rugby joined friends from other clubs across the county of Kent to celebrate the 2025-26 season. Rory O’Sullivan, Club President, writes about the evening, below. “I was delighted to attend the Kent Rugby Awards dinner, where there were over 200 attendees from rugby clubs from all over the county. The awards were presented …

A view from the sideline

Mike Fletcher, matchday programme editor, looks back on last Saturday’s play off win, in his view from the sideline.   There are many reasons I regret moving to Essex (no really – don’t get me started!) but right up there is this: if you want to see top-class rugby it’s the worst place to start! As evidenced by my three-hour …

Blackheath Minis – A Season to Remember

From the very first Sunday morning back in September to the playoff atmosphere at Well Hall, the 2025/26 season has been packed with rugby, growth, muddy boots, early starts, loud touchlines, festivals, mascots and a lot of happy chaos. And perhaps more importantly, it’s shown just how strong the Blackheath Minis community has become. Across the Minis section we now …

And there’s the whistle…

Full time on the 2025/6 season for the Blackheath Men’s Section, and it’s been a cracker! For the first time in a decade, the section fielded two teams in league competition. The section put out the Brigands (3rd XV) in Kent Counties 5 and the Bandits (4th XV) in Kent Met A (4th/Bandits), while also having the veterans (Buccaneers) in …

Girls’ Activity Day – 27 June

GIRLS’ ACTIVITY DAY – 27 JUNE, 10:30 AM, AT BLACKHEATH RUGBY A free, fun-filled day designed to introduce girls aged 6–12 to rugby in a relaxed, friendly and confidence‑building environment. This is a brilliant chance for girls to try something new, get active, and make new friends, all supported by the welcoming women and girls from across the Club who …

Summer volunteer days 2026

Rugby at The Utilita may be over for a few weeks (although there’s still one big game to play!!) but the hard work never stops. As always, there is a lot of work to be done at The Utilita over the summer to keep the site in top condition, and we’re putting the call out for a Volunteer Army to …

Travelling to the Utilita for the play off?

Just under a week to go before we welcome Plymouth Albion to The Utilita for the National One Play Off! Have you planned your journey yet? If you’ve not been to the home of Blackheath Rugby before, it’s very easy to find! We’re well served by public transport — under ten minutes walk from Eltham Station, and lots of local …

End of season awards

What a day Saturday was! The sun was shining, we had a huge crowd, the boys won, and we confirmed a home play off.  Of course, it was also the end of the standard league season, so we handed out the Senior squad’s player awards, along with the Club Volunteer awards (see video here see video here). Congratulations to all …