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 …

Coxy’s 10k

Graham Cox (AKA ‘Coxy’ — our Press Officer and 1st XV Logistics Manager, and Radio Kent pundit) is running the London Winter 10k Run on Sunday 25 February in aid of Blood Cancer UK and, at the same time, is hoping to raise awareness of the amazing Anthony Nolan Trust. Having suffered from Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in 2018, these charities …

A fabulous afternoon!

On Friday 2 February, 228 people attended the 2024 City Lunch fundraiser at The Kia Oval. The biggest lunch we’ve ever organised meant that not only were we able to raise money for the club, but the generosity of the diners meant that we could donate £2,500 to Cardiac Risk in the Young, enabling dozens of young people to be …

RFU-Honda National Volunteer Awards

NOMINATIONS FOR THE HONDA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN – RECOGNISE AN OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS TODAY   In collaboration with England Rugby and Honda, we are delighted to announce that nominations for the Honda Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024 are open! The Honda Volunteer of the Year Awards will help to recognise and …

City Lunch – Auction Lots: Get Bidding!

Next Friday’s City Lunch is a fundraiser that is being held in aid of Blackheath Rugby and Cardiac Risk in the Young. To help raise as much as possible, we have many things going on, including a Live Auction and a Silent Auction. If you would like to help raise money, but are not attending the lunch,  you can still …

Six Nations 2024

The Guinness Six Nations 2024 is almost upon us, and we will be showing all the matches on the TVs in the bars at The Utilita. So whoever you’re supporting, make a note of the dates and watch the matches with your rugby family. Fri 2 Feb FRA v IRE 20:00 Sat 3 Feb ITA v ENG 14:15 WAL v …

February Rugby Camp

February half term rugby camp with Henry Paul and Archie Holland! When: 12-14 February Where: The Utilita, SE9 6TE Time: 9am-3pm Who: Boys & Girls u6-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 …