Rugby for the masses

‘Blackheath Rugby Club veteran introduces rugby to the masses’ Habib Annous is interviewed by England Rugby, who recognise that Blackheath Rugby’s schools programme is providing a real benefit for the local community, helping to promote physical activity and resilience among the children involved. Read more on the England Rugby website. https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/news-media/blackheath-rugby-club-veteran-introduces-rugby-masses   #blackheathrugby #blackheathfc #club #loveit #blackheath #greenwich #eltham #clubinthecommunity …

BWRFC 40th ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND DANCE – SAVE THE DATE

Blackheath is where Club rugby started and the womens’ section continues that proud tradition. Blackheath were one of the country’s earliest womens teams (initially playing at Bromley RFC) and the team  will kick off their 40th season next year. BWRFC will be marking this milestone at Utilita, on 6 September 2025,  with a celebration dinner and dance. It will be an …

Utilita Giving takeover – 23 Nov 2024

Blackheath Rugby dedicates fixture to Utilita Giving Blackheath Rugby has dedicated its fixture against Dings Crusaders to a crucial charity that supports people out of fuel and food poverty. Utilita Giving — the official charity partner of Utilita Energy, Blackheath Rugby’s principal sponsor — supports individuals, families and households who are having difficulty affording fuel and food across England, Scotland …

Club Remembrance Weekend 2024

Club Remembrance Weekend 2024 November sees the Club and the country turn its attention to remembering past conflicts, and particularly the lasting impact of the two world wars. The Club has a strong link to our continued remembrance, after the death of Reggie Hands in 1918, son of the Mayor of Cape Town but also Artillery officer and Blackheath and …

City Lunch 2025 – Save the Date!

SAVE THE DATE!  On Friday 21 February, our City Lunch will once again take place in the Ashes Suite at the Kia Oval, and we will be raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young and the Blackheath Rugby Development Fund.  More details in due course, but we’re delighted to announce that our guest speaker will be Andrew Mehrtens, former …

Anthony Fitzgerald Cup and Testing Availability

On Friday 27th of December we have the annual Anthony Fitzgerald Cup game against our good friends Old Colfeians at The Utilita, under lights. The game is in aid of a wonderful charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The charity is very close to the Club’s heart following the tragic loss of Anthony, at the age of 18, to a …

Gingerbread House event!

Blackheath Rugby is hosting a fundraising gingerbread house event at The Utilita on Monday 2 December at 19:30, in aid of Leukaemia UK and the Blackheath Rugby Charitable Trust. The cost is £20 and you will get all you need to make and decorate your very own gingerbread house! For more information, and to book your place, contact Tricia Sheridan …

Wine and Cheese Tasting

Wine and Cheese evening in the members bar at The Utilita. Join us on Friday 29 November for an evening of wine and cheese tasting in partnership with Gusbourne, our wine partner, and the Cheese Board from Greenwich. Tickets are £15 per person and are available from our General Manager, Jeff Barnes, at: jeffrey.barnes@blackheathrugby.co.uk We hope you will join us …

Autumn camps!

Autumn rugby camp with Auguy Slowik, Tex Cavubati and Alex Witchell! When: 28 Oct – 01 Nov 2024 Where: The Utilita, SE9 6TE Time: 10:00-16:00 (extended days 09:00-17:00) Who: Boys and girls u7-u13 Price: Standard day/week £30/£120, extended day/week £50/£200 (10% reduction for siblings) Content: Key age group specific skills (including contact) and rugby themed days with a mixture of …

Member benefits 2024-25

Through the course of the summer, the Executive Committee has been busy arranging a range of opportunities with its partner brands for the exclusive benefit for members of Blackheath Rugby. We have always had the following as our basic benefits package: Free entry to all home matches for the First XV (worth up to £260) Significantly discounted membership for young …