Our pre-seasons continue this weekend, with Barnes travelling to The Utilita. We have two matches to enjoy, with the Club XV kicking off at 13:00, and the 1st XV at 15:00. Do come along to support the teams — the squad will really appreciate the support, and it’s a chance get to welcome back the players and get to know …
And, just like that, rugby returns! Blackheath Rugby travel to Wales tomorrow, to kick off the pre-seasons with a rerun of an historic match against Newport RFC — the oldest Anglo-Welsh game in history (first played in 1879). Club will be helping the Black and Ambers’ to celebrate their 150th anniversary season at The Newport Stadium, KO 15:00. As a …
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce that Mike Hoyt will be joining us in the Back Row for the new season. James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “Mike joins from Nat One rivals Rams. Due to the travelling he was looking for a London club and, after a few chats, we managed to secure him and Rams kindly granted his …
The fixture list has just been released for the Club XV. More matches will be added during the season, and we’ll add them as soon as we have them! Keep an eye out on social media and read your newsletters for any changes to kick off times. SEP 7 H RICHMOND VIKINGS 13:00 14 A BISHOPS STORTFORD BLUES 14:00 21 …
Blackheath v Newport – the oldest Anglo-Welsh rugby fixture Newport Rugby Football Club was formed in 1874 and within five years they had enjoyed four invincible seasons. It was, therefore, a confident Newport that invited the Club to play them in Newport on 20th November 1879. Blackheath F.C., founded in 1858 was conceived as being the leading English club having …
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce that Noah Sloot has signed for the new season, after being on loan last season, from Cambridge. James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “Obviously we were lucky enough to have Noah on loan last year. After chatting to Noah and Cambridge, we were both keen on making him a permanent Blackheath player. He brings …
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of Tevita ‘Tex’ Cavubati, the 6’7” Fijian lock who has represented his country in two World Cups. Tex joins us after a few years playing Top 14 in France, having also played Premiership Rugby with at Worcester Warriors, Newcastle Falcons and Harlequins. James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “Tex brings a huge …
A lot of our recent news has been about the new members of the Blackheath Rugby squad, so we thought it was time to bring you up to date on the full squad for the 2024-25 season, and we’re really happy to report that there will be a lot of familiar faces alongside the new signings – have a look …
Along with the other pre-seasons happening in August, we are really excited to be making a trip to Wales on 10 August to play Newport Rugby, kicking off at 15:00. Blackheath and Newport have played each other a few times over the years, and the first game on 20 November 1879 is the oldest Anglo-Welsh rugby match on record, so …
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of Sam Blade, a winger who joins us from Loughborough. James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “Sam comes to the club from Italy but previously was a Loughborough lad, so he knows a few of the lads already at the club. A big, powerful, fast winger in the similar vain to Lloydy …
