Fifty for Ffitch

Tom Ffitch celebrates his 50th game for Blackheath Rugby today, when he runs on to the pitch against Sale FC. Tom first put on Club colours in September 2022, when he notched up 19 points in the match against Rochford Hundred (a game we won 64-5), and has since added over 500 points for the Club, including almost 200 points …

Squad details – Sale FC v Club

Blackheath Rugby travels to Sale FC tomorrow in the next National One game, kicking off at 14:30. Here’s your 1st XV squad for the match: 15 SLOWIK, Augustin  14 LLOYD, Jake  13 HENNESSEY, Jake  12 HIRSKYJ-DOUGLAS, Oskar  11 ARMSTRONG, Matt  10 FFITCH, Tom  9 BURNS, Jordan  1 HOLLAND, Archie  2 WITCHELL, Alex * 3 MARSH, Rory  4 STRADWICK, Tom  5 …

Programme – Club v Sedgley Park 01 Mar 25

We welcome Sedgley Park to The Utilita on Saturday for our latest National One game, which is sponsored by the Royal Blackheath Golf Club.  Here is the link to the programme: https://www.zeeon.co.uk/gamehubplus/blackheath-rugby-v-sedgley-park-2 Please do take the time to read it, there’s a lot of interesting information, and if you have any comments or ideas for future programmes, please reach out …

Squad details – 01 Mar 25

Rugby is back at The Utilita tomorrow and we have a double header to enjoy, with the Club XV starting at 14:00 against Old Albanian Romans, and the 1st XV’s National One match against Sedgley Park kicking off at 15:00, so come along early and enjoy a burger or sausage from our local partner Ellis Butcher, whilst watching two great …

Hiring – 1st XV attack coach

Blackheath Rugby is looking to add to its 1st XV coaching team! We’d like to hear from you if you are an Attack Coach, potentially with a level of experience at National One or higher. For more details, or to apply for the position, please send your CV and covering letter to James Shanahan, Director of Rugby (james.shanahan@blackheathrugby.co.uk).     …

New season squad news

As we approach the latter stages of the 2024-25 campaign and start to reflect on the performance of the Blackheath Rugby squad over this season, cementing our position in National One, we begin to look towards 2025-26 and are delighted that the following players have re-signed with the Club. We will continue to keep you updated as more players join …

DMP 7 – Blackheath 52

Two bonus point wins in consecutive weeks and 116 points scored on the road against two bottom three sides, and the 12th win of the season against opposition with one win and one draw amid sixteen losses prior to today’s game. Club were relieved to complete the 500+ mile round trip to the North East for the second time of …

Squad Details 22 Feb 25

Blackheath Rugby travels to Darlington tomorrow in the rearranged match from 25 January. This National One game against DMP is kicking off at 15:00. Here’s your 1st XV squad: 15 SLOWIK, Augustin  14 LLOYD, Jake  13 GILMOUR, Findlay  12 HIRSKYJ-DOUGLAS, Oskar  11 HENNESSEY, Jake  10 FFITCH, Tom  9 BURNS, Jordan  1 HOLLAND, Archie  2 HARDING, Billy (VC) 3 BOYE, Andrew  …

James Shanahan

It is with some sadness that I announce to the Club Members, supporters and sponsors that James Shanahan will be departing Blackheath Rugby at the end of this the 24/25 season. Shanners joined us for the 2016/17 season from local friends Old Albanians. He brought with him and attracted some club favourites in Harry Bate, Ollie Walliker, Stef Leibenberg, Neil …

Esher Cardinals 31-39 Club XV

Esher Cardinals 31-39 Club XV   After a couple of barren Saturdays following that most entertaining 14 try draw at Barnes, the Club XV were back in league action away to Esher Cardinals. The game played in cold and damp conditions throughout, kicked off an hour before the first team match and playing against a slight slope, Blackheath were quick …