Why do we love Blackheath Rugby?

People often comment on how special Blackheath Rugby is: the friendliness of the supporters and members, the warm welcome of the clubhouse, the joy of interacting with the players and coaches after the matches… It’s sometimes difficult to describe why we love it so much to someone who’s never experienced it. Maybe the next time someone asks, you can point …

Anthony Fitzgerald Cup

On 30 December Blackheath U23’s took on Old Colfeians for the Anthony Fitzgerald Cup. The match was about more than a trophy though; this annual game marks both the remembrance of a much-loved Club member and a remarkable project to reduce the risk of heart disease in young people. It’s nearly ten years since Anthony Fitzgerald died. He was 18 …

Igniting the Passion

Igniting the Passion: The Beating Heart of Blackheath Rugby On any Sunday morning at Hervey Road, before the floodlights come on and before league tables matter, you will find the true heartbeat of Blackheath Rugby Club. You’ll hear laughter before whistles. You’ll see boots being pulled on the wrong feet. You’ll watch children discover, often for the very first time, …

England Rugby Awards 2026

The volunteer award season is upon us and nominations for the national England Rugby Volunteer of the Year Awards 2026 are now open, closing on Friday 13 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 …

Half Time – the 2025/26 season so far

The Blackheath Men’s Social Section has finished the first half of the season strongly, on and off the pitch. Before we resume play on 10th January, we take account of what we have achieved so far. We’re growing Preseason saw a healthy recruitment to the section, and we have continued to have new faces join us through the season to …

U23 squad details – 30 Dec

We are looking forward to welcoming Old Colfeians to the Utilita on Tuesday evening for the annual Anthony Fitzgerald Cup, in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. The U23s game will kick off at 19:30 and, whilst there is no gate fee, we hope people will dig deep and donate freely to CRY, in memory of one of our …

CRY 30 Dec 2025

Our senior teams are taking a well-deserved break over the festive period, but rugby is not stopping completely! We have the annual Anthony Fitzgerald Cup game to look forward to on Tuesday 30 December at 19:30, with our U23s taking on our good friends Old Colfeians, in aid of a wonderful charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The charity …

Hard work at the gym!

The Blackheath Rugby Wednesday Volunteers are always very busy, working hard at Well Hall with various projects around the site, and one of the recent projects has been the long overdue refurbishment of the gym. Funded by the Supporters Club, a lot of work has been undertaken over the past few months, on various Wednesdays and summer Saturday volunteer days, …

Blackheath Rugby is for You!

Are you or your children looking to meet new friends, or keep fit? Then Blackheath Rugby is for you! Blackheath Rugby has sessions for everyone, from Didi to Vets, and we’d love to see you or your children join us. Whatever your age, whatever your level, whatever your rugby knowledge, you’re welcome at Blackheath Rugby! Didi Boys and girls, aged …

Watch at Well Hall – 15 Nov

Whilst Blackheath Rugby travels to Rotherham, the Club XV are playing Esher Cardinals at The Utilita, kicking off at 13:00. This means you can watch the team play, and then be in the clubhouse for the England v All Blacks game on the TVs in the clubhouse, which starts at 15:10. Stay for the afternoon and evening, and watch Wales …