Photos courtesy of Nick King A tight first period, but Blackheath taking control after the break to eventually ride out comfortable winners. Billy Harding crossed from lineout ball for an early Blackheath try, quickly cancelled out as wing Paul Webb went over out wide for the visitors, before a kind bounce saw full-back Dylan Munro give Barnes the lead. Centre …
Photos courtesy of Deborah Lloyd It’s a strange sight in this day and age to see a side run on to the field wearing the baggier style of jersey that would have graced rugby pitches 30 or more years ago. Newport are going for the retro look to mark their 150th anniversary, this match being one of a sequence in …
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 …
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 …
Photos courtesy of Deborah Lloyd A typical local derby between two clubs who have shared a rivalry since the 1880s, scrappy, and a little fractious at times (though never boiling over) but full of drama with honours even at the close. Undoubtedly, it will be Blackheath who walked away the happier. The last-ditch converted try claimed three league points for …
In a hastily arranged fixture following the cancellation of our scheduled home fixture with Belsize Park first team, the Club XV travelled to Henley for an end of season friendly. On a lovely warm and sunny afternoon, Blackheath wasted little time in crossing the whitewash with centre Isaiah Akpovwa touching down following a great passage of play involving both forwards …
A contest dominated by a strong gusty cross-field wind and littered with penalties, a majority against Sedgley Park, and for which the visitors ultimately paid the price. Back in National League One after a gap of ten years, Sedge had started the 2023/24 campaign in fine form, sitting in a strong fourth place at the turn of the year, until …
Match Report: 23 Mar 2024 Bandits v Dartfordians 4s There was a lot of anticipation building up to this game as everyone knew that if we won the game, we won the league. The signs were all very positive with great availability, a fantastic training session on the Wednesday, the fact that the game was on Pitch One & …
A disappointing outcome for Blackheath, who produced arguably their best rugby of the season in the opening quarter of this contest, building a sizeable advantage which they maintained until the interval with some outstanding defence. However, the familiar traits of an over-reliance on a faltering kicking game, allied to the concession of a few soft penalties, opened a door for …
A comfortable win for Blackheath against the side who started the day in third place in National League One, built on a first half display that saw the Club secure the four-try bonus by the interval. Playing with pace and energy from the outset, the hosts clinically executed their opportunities, defended resolutely when required, and had enough of a cushion …
