The volunteer award season is upon us and nominations for the national Honda Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025 are now open, closing on Friday 14 February at 17:00. Celebrating volunteers across rugby for their achievements over the past 12 months, the nominations can be submitted for either an individual or a group of volunteers who have gone above and …
National League Rugby
Natuonal League Rugby featured Blackheath this week, and interviewed James Shanahan and Russell Ticehurst. To watch the show, click on this link https://youtu.be/ILFlc5duLzE, and details from their social media page can be seen below. _______________________ 🎦 National League Rugby Preview Show | Round 16 After the big freeze impacted our full return, we are back in business this week …
Important Healthcare Update
You may have seen recent news coverage about the option to receive NHS treatment at private hospitals and medical centres. We are pleased to share that LycaHealth Orpington, the healthcare provider of choice for Blackheath Rugby, can offer NHS treatment for a range of conditions. Located in Orpington, LycaHealth’s private medical centre provides essential services including: sports medicine, physiotherapy, orthopaedics, …
John Douglas
Blackheath Rugby is saddened to hear of the passing of former Blackheath FC player and Scottish international, John Douglas. Shortly after leaving school, during his National Service, John played for the British Army. After completing this he played for Blackheath over three seasons from 1955-1958. He went on to play for Kent, Scotland, the British and Irish Lions, and the …
Anthony Fitzgerald Cup
As ever, the annual Anthony Fitzgerald Cup was a huge success. For a change, the Weather Gods were on our side and all that the players and officials had to deal with was a bit of fog, rather than the usual sub zero temperatures and/or horizontal rain. The game itself was a huge tribute to both teams who, despite not …
Anthony Fitzgerald Cup 2024
Whilst all our senior teams are taking a Yuletide break, we have the annual Anthony Fitzgerald Cup game to look forward to on Friday 27 December, with our U23s taking on our good friends Old Colfeians. Here’s your squad list. The bar will be open from 18:00, and the game kicks off at 19:30, so come along and support the …
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 …