It’s festival season!

As the season approaches a climactic finish, our Schools Programme also reaches its peak. On 10 March, we hosted a training session and half-time exhibition match on the 1XV pitch during the game against Rotherham, featuring 30 boys from Woolwich Poly Boys (and two girls!). Sitting in the stand was Dave Evans, a regular attendee and Head of St. Columba’s …

Let’s celebrate!

Saturday will be a fabulous day of rugby, and a very important one for both Blackheath and Clifton. We’re looking forward to welcoming a big crowd at The Utilita for the last league match of 2025/26 before the play offs ❤️🖤 As it’s the last game of the season, we’re also going to have an extra special award presentation afterwards. …

All things property

We’re all experiencing a changing property market at the moment, with high inflation, increasing mortgage rates, rising energy costs, and changes to the Renters Rights Act. To help navigate this maze, Blackheath Rugby is hosting an open evening for its members and supporters in conjunction with jdm Estate Agents, Grant Saw Solicitors, Your Mortgage Mate and DJH Accountants, who will …

Last call for golf day!

** ENTRY CLOSING 31 MARCH ** TWO TEAM SPACES LEFT ** The annual Blackheath Rugby Golf Day will be held on 24 April 2026, at the Royal Blackheath Golf Club. Teams of four, £700 per team, £175 per person — the cost includes the golf and a three course meal. There will be lots of competitions during the day, along …

Meningitis outbreak

Message from Dr Alan Thompson Blackheath Rugby is aware of the recent meningitis concerns reported in the Canterbury and East Kent area and the understandable concern this may cause within our rugby community. You may have heard the very sad news that two students have died with suspected meningococcal disease, which can cause both meningitis and septicaemia. Our hearts go …

Coxy completes the London Winter Run

It may have been cold, it may have been wet and, according to our intrepid runner, it was quite possibly “…the most horrible conditions I’ve ever run in…”, but Coxy completed the London Winter 10k run in a fantastic time of 58 minutes and 50 seconds. Every step he ran was towards the goal of raising awareness for the Anthony …

City Lunch fun!

The Blackheath Rugby City Lunch, 2026, at The Kia Oval on Friday 6 February – what a fun afternoon with friends from across our rugby community! How much fun? Take a look on our YouTube channel! Held in aid of Blackheath Rugby and Cardiac Risk in the Young, almost 270 people came together to celebrate all that is wonderful about …

Coxy raises stem cell awareness

In a week’s time, Graham Cox is participating in the London Winter Run, hoping to raise awareness for the Anthony Nolan stem cell register. Read more about why this cause is so close to Coxy’s heart, from the man himself. “I will be participating in the London Winter Run on Sunday 15th February to raise awareness for the ‘Try for …

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 …