Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund

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 …

Two days of schools’ rugby

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, …

Premiership Final

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

Summer ‘24 Volunteer Days

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 …

Volunteer awards – 2023/24

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 …

ONE CLUB ONE DAY – This Saturday!!

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 …

Utilita takeover – 2024

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 …

One week to go!

Just over a week to go until our ‘One Club One Day’ event (Saturday 20 April, starting at 14:00), and we’re all super excited!! Remember – this is a free of charge event!  We’ve already told you about lots of things that are going on, but we thought we’d put it all in to one post. Don’t forget that there …

Sat 6 Apr – Squad News

We welcome Sedgley Park through the gates of The Utilita tomorrow, kicking off at 15:00. Entry is £15 (online tickets can be bought from Ticket Co https://blackheathrugby.ticketco.events/uk/en) with under 16s FREE.  Don’t forget that we have dedicated this fixture to Utilita Giving, a crucial charity that supports people out of fuel and food poverty. The day will focus on gathering …

Blackheath dedicates fixture to Utilita Giving

Blackheath has dedicated its fixture against Sedgley Park on Saturday 6 April to a crucial charity that supports people out of fuel and food poverty. Utilita Giving — the official charity partner of Utilita Energy, Blackheath’s naming rights sponsor — supports individuals, families and households who are having difficulty affording fuel and food across England, Scotland and Wales. The charity will …