Summer volunteer days 2026

Rugby at The Utilita may be over for a few weeks (although there’s still one big game to play!!) but the hard work never stops. As always, there is a lot of work to be done at The Utilita over the summer to keep the site in top condition, and we’re putting the call out for a Volunteer Army to …

End of season awards

What a day Saturday was! The sun was shining, we had a huge crowd, the boys won, and we confirmed a home play off.  Of course, it was also the end of the standard league season, so we handed out the Senior squad’s player awards, along with the Club Volunteer awards (see video here see video here). Congratulations to all …

It’s festival season!

As the season approaches a climactic finish, our Schools Programme also reaches its peak. On 10 March, we hosted a training session and half-time exhibition match on the 1XV pitch during the game against Rotherham, featuring 30 boys from Woolwich Poly Boys (and two girls!). Sitting in the stand was Dave Evans, a regular attendee and Head of St. Columba’s …

Let’s celebrate!

Saturday will be a fabulous day of rugby, and a very important one for both Blackheath and Clifton. We’re looking forward to welcoming a big crowd at The Utilita for the last league match of 2025/26 before the play offs ❤️🖤 As it’s the last game of the season, we’re also going to have an extra special award presentation afterwards. …

Vote now!

Blackheath Rugby runs on volunteers who are relied upon to get the game played, keep our sites working, and keep our rugby community together. If you know someone who goes above and beyond, thank them by nominating them for either the Playing Management or Supporters Volunteer of the Year award. Click here to vote. It’s also time to vote for …

Igniting the Passion

Igniting the Passion: The Beating Heart of Blackheath Rugby On any Sunday morning at Hervey Road, before the floodlights come on and before league tables matter, you will find the true heartbeat of Blackheath Rugby Club. You’ll hear laughter before whistles. You’ll see boots being pulled on the wrong feet. You’ll watch children discover, often for the very first time, …

England Rugby Awards 2026

The volunteer award season is upon us and nominations for the national England Rugby Volunteer of the Year Awards 2026 are now open, closing on Friday 13 February at 17:00. Celebrating volunteers across rugby for their achievements over the past 12 months, the nominations can be submitted for either an individual or a group of volunteers who have gone above …

Hard work at the gym!

The Blackheath Rugby Wednesday Volunteers are always very busy, working hard at Well Hall with various projects around the site, and one of the recent projects has been the long overdue refurbishment of the gym. Funded by the Supporters Club, a lot of work has been undertaken over the past few months, on various Wednesdays and summer Saturday volunteer days, …

New Head of Blackheath Minis’ Section

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Justin Zarb as the new Chair of the Minis Section at Blackheath Rugby Club. Justin brings great enthusiasm and bags of experience in building strong processes and structures to support the growth of our youngest players. His vision is to create a seamless pathway where children can begin their rugby journey in …

Volunteer day – 16 Aug

Over half a dozen Saturdays this summer, the Volunteer Army have worked super hard — painting, fixing, cleaning, moving furniture, tidying, mixing and pouring concrete, moving soil, weeding, trimming and strimming… the list goes on!! It’s made such a difference to Well Hall, both inside and out, and we thank each and every one of you for the time you’ve …