Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of Archie English, who joins us from Hartpury University having played wing, full back and both centres there, and now plays in the back three. Archie started playing rugby at Deal & Betteshanger RFC, going up through the age groups. He played for East Kent district when he was 13-14 and then …
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of tighthead prop Jack Owlett. A former student at Exeter University, Jack played at country level for Scotland U19 and U20, and was picked up by the Exeter Chiefs, where he joined their Academy after university. After a few seasons at Cornish Pirates and Wasps, Jack joins us from Worcester Warriors. James …
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of centre Chris Ball, who joins us after playing rugby league for Sheffield Eagles. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Chris Ball comes in from Rugby League side Sheffield Eagles. In league he’s a big physical presence at 2nd row or centre (2nd row in league is basically a centre). I look forward …
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of winger/centre Faysal Olabooye. Having previously been at Northampton Saints Academy, Esher and Colchester, Faysal joins us from RAMS. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Faysal Olabooye — a centre/wing who comes from RAMS. Before that he was part of Saints academy and played with Oli Burgess at Bedford School, winning the Daily …
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Ben Charnock, who joins us in the back row from London Scottish. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Ben is a back rower from Scottish: a raw, explosive player and reminds me very much of Harry Holland who has moved to Australia. I think he can play that explosive power role within …
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of Carl Morgan, who joins us in the back three from Barnes. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Carl comes into the squad from Barnes via Exeter university. He brings versatility in the back line playing across most positions. He trained with us towards the end of last season and was keen to …
Blackheath Rugby is excited to announce the signing of Alex Noot, who joins us from Old Albanian. James Shanahan, Head Coach, says “Alex Noot comes in from OAs where he was a stand out player. The contribution he made when the team beat us last season in the away fixture was huge, and he caused more issues when we played …
Blackheath Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of Shawn Ingle, openside flanker from Cambridge University RUFC, where he was on a rugby scholarship and was part of the 2023 Varsity-winning Cambridge team Shawn was selected for the German national squad for their 2023 Rugby Europe Championship campaign, and has 6 years’ experience playing semi-professionally in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. …
Blackheath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of the prop/hooker, Tom Petty, who joins us from Plymouth. Previously at London Scottish, and also an England Counties alumni, James Shanahan, Head Coach, knows Tom well and says “Thomas Petty is another young front row player. His ability to play across the front row gives us depth and flexibility in …
Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Will Davis, a prop who will also be part of the coaching team. Will joins us from Ealing Trailfinders. He is the 3rd highest capped player in the club’s history, with over 130 caps to his name. He achieved this over two stints with Ealing, either side of playing for Northampton …
