4 weeks to go!

Just over four weeks to go until our ‘One Club One Day’ event (Saturday 20 April, starting at 14:00).  Loads of things planned for keeping the children entertained (see https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/5-weeks-to-go/) and we haven’t forgotten the grown ups either!  We’ll be offering food from the BBQ at £4, and we will also have a special price on drinks of £4 per …

Easter camp

April rugby camp with Henry Paul and Archie Holland! When: 2-4 April Where: The Utilita, SE9 6TE Time: 9am-3pm Who: Boys & Girls u7-u13s Price: 1 Day £30, 2 days £55, 3 days £75 10% reduction for siblings Early /late pick up (08:00-17:00) £5 per day Camp Content – Variety of competitive games – Key age group specific skills (including …

5 weeks to go!

Just over five weeks to go until our ‘One Club One Day’ event (Saturday 20 April, starting at 14:00), and this week’s post is all about the kids! To start with, make sure you get to The Utilita when the gates open – the first 100 children who come through will get sweetie bags! And during the afternoon we have: …

Time to nominate!

All sports clubs survive thanks to the hard work of an army of volunteers, and Blackheath Rugby is no exception. Do you know someone who works hard to make sure rugby is played every week? Or is there a volunteer who goes that extra mile to help the Club outside of the playing? Nominate your volunteer of the year now …

6 weeks to go!

Just over six weeks to go until our ‘One Club One Day’ event, and this is the first of the weekly updates we’ll be giving you, each with some details of what’s being planned.  Starting at 14:00 (note the updated time), and going on until midnight, the day will start off downstairs, with a BBQ (children eat for free, adults …

It means everything

Last weekend, the RFU cameras were at The Utilita, as part of their ‘It means everything’ series – looking at the grassroots clubs of the current International players. Theo Dan, England hooker, went through Minis and Juniors at Blackheath Rugby (read more here) and so we were delighted to share the story, and also to showcase the Club as it …

All roads lead to Rome

Following on from the success of the Doddie Cup 555 ride in 2023, former Scotland captain, and Lion, Rob Wainwright has set his biggest fundraising challenge yet with ‘All Roads Lead to Rome 2024’, and on Saturday 2 March you’ll be able to welcome the team at the Utilita as they refuel on their way to Dover to catch the …

We need your vote!

Late last year, Blackheath Rugby applied for a Grant for £10,000 from the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund for money that will go towards the cost of works to our showers, water tanks and pipe works.  We are pleased to say that our application has now been shortlisted for the Grant, but this is alongside several other applicants, and the residents …

Coxy’s done it!

Congratulations to Graham Cox, who ran the London Winter 10k Run today in aid of Blood Cancer UK, in a fantastic time of 58:45! Coxy has been overwhelmed by the support he’s been shown by everyone who has donated to his chosen charity — he also hopes that he’s raised awareness of the Anthony Nolan Trust, and encouraged people to …

Community Outreach Programme

This Saturday, before the big match, pupils from local schools including Haimo, St. Mary’s and St. Thomas More, with some of our own Minis, will put on a display of tag rugby on the all-weather pitch. They will then provide a guard of honour for the 1st XV before kick off. These schools are just part of a wider group …