There is a still a lot of work to be done at The Utilita and so we’ve manage to squeeze in an additional morning on the 22 August! We have a huge list to get through and many hands make light work! Any time you can spare on either (or both!) of the remaining two volunteer days would be much …
Thank you to each end every one of the army of people who turned up to the Utilita today for the volunteer day. New faces, old faces, all working hard to get the site ready for the new season. We painted, strimmed, weeded, dug, rehung, flattened… working hard for four hours before having a well deserved drink and pizza in …
On Thursday 11 June, volunteers throughout the county of Kent joined together in an evening of celebration at Westcombe Park RFC. Split in to two parts, the evening recognised volunteers who were put forward for the national England Rugby ‘thank you’ scheme, as well as those who were nominated for Kent County awards. Each person was there because someone had …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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: 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, …
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 …
