We are delighted to announce that we have, today, completed the purchase of the freehold of Well Hall. The process started six years ago when we first approached the University of Greenwich with the ambition to buy the ground. After a successful bid, funding for the purchase of the ground was provided in part from the Community Ownership Fund of …
Who’s up for a day full of TV sport next Saturday?! The Utilita is opening its doors for the All Blacks v England game (KO 08:05) and will be open all day and in to the evening for the various Summer Internationals and Euros playoffs. Why watch at home when you can join your friends and Watch at Well Hall! …
Report by Graham Cox, photos by Claire Jeffrey Twickenham Stadium The slenderest of margins, but a victory that gives Kent their second Bill Beaumont County Championship title in as many seasons, the first time they’ve ever retained the crown, and their fifth success since the oldest domestic competition in rugby union began in 1889. It was tight throughout, the lead …
We are delighted to inform you that Blackheath Rugby has received a grant of £10,000 from the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund (“GNGF”), to support the repairs and improvement works to our boiler, water tank and showers. The GNGF is operated by Greenwich Council and an application was submitted in the latest round of funding in December 2023. All applications were …
On 21 and 22 May, Blackheath Rugby Community Programme hosted two day of schools’ rugby for 180 primary and 50 secondary school pupils at Hervey Road. The near consistent rain on the first day did nothing to dampen their enthusiasm and the children and their teachers alike had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The schools which took part were: (primary) Baring, …
The English Premiership Final is taking place at Twickenham this Saturday, 8 June. For those of you not travelling to see the match, why don’t you come and watch it at The Utilita. GALLAGHER ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP FINAL Sat 08 June, KO 15:00 Bath v Northampton Saints See you there! #blackheathrugby #blackheathfc #club #watchatwellhall #rugbyontv
As always, there is a lot of work to be done at The Utilita over the summer to keep the site in top condition, and we’re putting the call out for a Volunteer Army to support us on the following dates. We have a huge list to get through and many hands make light work! Any time you can spare …
At the final home game of the season, Rory O’Sullivan, President of the Club, gave out special awards to two worthy recipients. The first award was presented to David Tickner — the Supporter Volunteer of the Year. During the presentation Rory said “Dave is a someone who we only have to ask once and he gets it done. He quietly …
A reminder that there are only four days to go until our ‘One Club One Day’ event (Saturday 20 April, starting at 14:00), and we’re all super excited!! All details can be found here, and don’t forget that there will be a collection on the day for CRY. We’d also like to thank Greene King, Kicking Goat Cider and Majestic …
Blackheath’s result against Sedgley Park was not just a convincing win in the National One – it was far more meaningful. The fixture was dedicated to Utilita Giving, the official charity partner of Blackheath’s naming rights partner, Utilita. Our generous fans raised just short of £2,000 on the day, which has been split between UG and Greenwich Foodbank. Both organisations …
