NEW PARTNER – Ellis Butchers

Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the launch of its partnership with Ellis Butchers, a local butcher located within the Blackheath community with two convenient sites to visit. One in the heart of Blackheath Village situated next to the station, and another a short distance away at Blackheath Royal Standard. Ellis Butchers prides itself on selling the finest selection of …

Thank you, Summer Volunteers!

Thank you to all the amazing people who turned up on Saturday for the final volunteer day of the summer. We were able to get a load of jobs done, helping to get the site in shape for the new season. We had helpers from all sections of the rugby club, aged from 7 to 85, which was fantastic – …

Girls’ Section Chair

Join our team! We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to develop and lead the Girls section, working with the coach and Head of Community Liaison The role will develop a Girls Section based on rugby’s core values (Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship — TREDS), and a love for the game among young female players. This is a volunteer …

Summer rugby camps

Summer rugby camp with Auguy Slowik, Tex Chabata and Alex Witchell! When: 05 – 30 August 2024 (excl weekends and bank holidays) 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 …

Membership now open!

Membership applications for the 2024-25 season are now available, and we look forward to seeing you at The Utilita soon! New Members and new Associate Members please apply online at https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/membership/ (note: payment by Amex not accepted) Existing members, please check your email for a renewal invoice   #blackheathrugby #blackheathfc #club #membership #newseason #rugby

Blackheath v Newport

Blackheath v Newport – the oldest Anglo-Welsh rugby fixture Newport Rugby Football Club was formed in 1874 and within five years they had enjoyed four invincible seasons. It was, therefore, a confident Newport that invited the Club to play them in Newport on 20th November 1879. Blackheath F.C., founded in 1858 was conceived as being the leading English club having …

Successful summer volunteer day

Thank you so much to all that came on Saturday to help at the Volunteers’ Day. We had 19 volunteers from age 85 right down to Lucy, our youngest. We achieved quite a lot of work, with strimming around the car park area and back fencing, painting the stands, painting the gents toilet, power washing the outside gents toilet ready …

U14s recruiting!

Our upcoming U14s are recruiting! Are you heading into Year 9 in September and do you fancy giving club rugby a try? Then Blackheath is the place for you! With completely free training sessions run by qualified coaches every Tuesday and Sunday throughout the summer holidays, come on down and see us! Contact Andy Burrows (andy.burrows@blackheathrugby.co.uk) for more information.

UEFA Euro 2024 Final

Is it coming home..? The Utilita will be open and the TVs switched on to see the UEFA Euro 2024 Final: Spain v England. Why watch at home when you can join your friends and Watch at Well Hall?!  Come and cheer on England tomorrow evening 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🏆     #blackheathrugby #blackheathfc #club #watchatwellhall #sportontv #euro2024 #theroundball #spainengland #footballontv #europlayoffs

2024-25 Membership

At the Annual General Meeting of the members held on Tuesday 2nd July, it was announced that the basic annual membership fee will increase to £275 for the forthcoming season. As with all sections of society, Blackheath Rugby has been hit by the increase in costs across all areas of the Club’s activities. Energy costs, staff costs and ground maintenance …