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 …

2023-24 End of Season Awards

On Friday 10 May, the Blackheath Rugby squad, coaches, medical staff and distinguished guests gathered at the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich to celebrate the past year, to present the season’s awards, and to say goodbye to a few players.  We congratulate those who received awards, and thank everyone who took time to nominate.  The awards we gave out on the …

Rugby on TV

Even though Blackheath Rugby’s season has finished, don’t forget that there is plenty of other rugby to watch and we will be showing matches live in the Clubhouse – see you there!   GALLAGHER ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP – Fri 10 May, 19:45 – Sat 11 May, from 15:00 – Sat 18 May, from 15:00 EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP — FINAL – Fri …

Minis Festival

Last Sunday 28 April, the Minis held their annual Minis’ Rugby Festival at Avery Hill Park. Being towards the end of the season they were hoping for favourable weather but unfortunately, the weather gods had a different idea!  The rain was not going to stop the event from going ahead and they hosted 12 clubs from far and wideacross London …

Touch Rugby

Blackheath Rugby are recruiting youth players aged 9-14 to join their Touch Rugby squad over the summer. Along with learning more about the Touch Rugby game from coaches who are current England players or ex-Internationals, you will have opportunities to represent the club at festivals, try-out for South East England Touch and enter the pathway to represent England.   We …

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 …