Blackheath Rugby is excited to announce the signing of Tom Kendrick, a wing who joins us from Tonbridge Juddians. Telling us about Tom, Blackheath Rugby’s Head Coach Tom Stradwick says “Tom Kendrick is an exciting winger with genuine pace, excellent defensive qualities and finishing ability. He’s a constant attacking threat and someone who can change games in an instant. We’re …
We are delighted to welcome Nick Cook to Blackheath Rugby — a back row player who was previously at Westcombe Park. Telling us about Nick, Blackheath Rugby’s Head Coach Tom Stradwick says “Nick Cook is a highly competitive back row who brings ball carrying, breakdown strength and leadership qualities. He has a real appetite for work that fits perfectly …
We’re excited to announce that Ben Chapman has signed up to play for the club this coming season. Telling us about Ben, a hooker who joins us from Doncaster, Blackheath Rugby’s Head Coach Tom Stradwick says “Ben joins us as a dynamic hooker who thrives on the physical side of the game. His accuracy at the set piece and work …
With the pre-season training starting in a few weeks’ time, we are excited to start introducing some new faces at Blackheath Rugby, starting with second row Ehize Ehizode. Telling us about Ehize, who joins us from Doncaster, Blackheath Rugby’s Head Coach Tom Stradwick says “We’re delighted to welcome Ehize Ehizode to Blackheath for the upcoming season. A powerful second row, …
With a successful 2025/26 National One campaign under our belts, culminating in promotion to Level Two of England Rugby, we look towards 2026-27 and are delighted that so many players who represented the 1st XV last season will continue to wear Club colours in the Champ. Tom Stradwick, Head Coach, says “I am really pleased we have retained so many …
Two exciting opportunities have arisen to join Blackheath Rugby ahead of the club’s return to Level Two rugby for the 2026/27 season. Following promotion to the RFU Champ Rugby for the first time since 1999, the club is looking to expand and strengthen its medical provision to support the demands of professional and semi-professional rugby. We are looking for – …
Mike Fletcher, matchday programme editor, looks back on last Saturday’s play off win, in his view from the sideline. There are many reasons I regret moving to Essex (no really – don’t get me started!) but right up there is this: if you want to see top-class rugby it’s the worst place to start! As evidenced by my three-hour …
Patrick Kidd looks back at the 2025/26 season. Most predictions on social media age as well as a glass of milk on a hot play-offs afternoon in Richmond, but I accidentally called one correctly last August. “Now do I read too much into pre-season friendlies and get carried away with optimism?” I tweeted. “Two matches against Championship teams, ten tries …
Yesterday may have been mostly about our promotion to the Champ, and more of that in days to come. But we were also able to celebrate an enormous achievement by an absolute club legend: Desmond Brett. Des first ran out in Club colours in January 2004, playing Dings Crusaders, and his last 1st XV game was away to DMP on …
Congratulations to Archie Bourne, who will be celebrating his 25th cap in the Champ Accession match against London Scottish tomorrow ❤️🖤 Archie, sponsored by Tonina Patrick, first ran out in Club colours against Clifton on 06 September 2025 — he has been a regular in the squad ever since. We look forward to seeing Archie on the pitch tomorrow, and …
