Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas, a Centre who joins us from Sale FC. James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “I’ve known Oskar from his time at Bedford Blues and now Sale FC. A big, physical centre who can get teams on the front foot. He comes with huge experience and I can’t wait to …
Josh Smart joins the Club
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Josh Smart, a back-row forward who joins us from London Irish. James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “Josh Smart is an abrasive backrower, who comes from the Championship side Ampthill, via London Irish. He was highly recommend by Ross McMillian (ex London Irish coach, now Exeter Chiefs) who I worked with …
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 …
Ed Taylor stands down
As many of you will already have read in the matchday programme from the last game of the season, Ed Taylor is standing down as Club Captain after being with us for the last few seasons, notching up 71 games. Ed admits that it was a very difficult decision to make, but his career commitments mean that he can no …
Mike Williams
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Williams, who died on Friday 12th April 2024. Mike was a former player and 1st XV Vice-Captain of Blackheath FC. Mike joined the Club during the 1967-68 season, having previously played for Rosslyn Park and Oxford Greyhounds. He was educated at Oundle School and later Bristol University where …
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 …
Awards for Billy and Tom
After the last game of the season on Saturday 27 April, Alan Thompson, Immediate Past President and Club Doctor, presented a couple of 23-24 season awards to Tom Baldwin and Billy Harding. Tom received the ‘Supporters’ Player of the Year’ award, and Billy was presented with the ‘Newcomer of the Year’. Pamela Kilmister, Chair of the Supporters Club, said …
U12s Cowboy Tour to Newark
The end of the season came in the form of a Wild West themed rugby tour to Newark for our U12s. Meeting bright & early on Saturday morning, they boarded the fun bus to a jam packed weekend. Fuelled by a McDonald’s breakfast pit stop, the team arrived at Stapleford Woods ready for bush crafting shenanigans with local company ‘A …
Club v Titans – Matchday Programme
Here’s the programme for this Saturday’s match against Taunton Titans. Along with the welcomes from our President and MD, and squad details, we are ‘In Conversation With…’ James Shanahan and Craig Molloy, there is an article about the Titans from long term member and Times journalist, Patrick Kidd, and Ed Taylor shares some thoughts. https://www.zeeon.co.uk/gamehubplus/blackheath-rugby-v-taunton-titans Please do take the time …