Don’t forget that there is plenty of rugby to be entertained by over the next week or so! We will be showing matches live in the Clubhouse – see you there… INVESTEC EUROPEAN RUGBY CHAMPIONS CUP — FINAL Sat 25 May, Leinster v Toulouse, 14:45 GALLAGHER ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP — SEMI FINAL PLAY OFFs Fri 31 May, KO 19:45 — Northampton v Saracens Sat 01 June, KO 15:30 — Bath v Sale   #blackheathrugby #blackheathfc #club #watchatwellhall #rugbyontv The post Rugby on TVs appeared first on Blackheath Rugby ..read more

Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas, a Centre who joins us from Sale FC.  James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “I’ve known Oskar from his time at Bedford Blues and now Sale FC. A big, physical centre who can get teams on the front foot. He comes with huge experience and I can’t wait to see him in a club shirt.” Russell Ticehurst, Managing Director, echoes these sentiments, and says “We are delighted to welcome ex-Loughborough, Bedford Blues and Sale FC centre Oskar  Hirskyj-Douglas to Blackheath. Some of you may recognise Oskar from previo ..read more

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 support us on the following dates. We have a huge list to get through and many hands make light work! Any time you can spare on the day would be much appreciated – we start at 10:00 and finish at 14:00, but even if you can only do half an hour you’ll make a difference. Stay around afterwards for a beer and pizza on the house. Saturday 15 June Saturday 13 July Saturday 17 August We will provide equipment (gardening tools, paint b ..read more

Blackheath Rugby is thrilled to announce the signing of Josh Smart, a back-row forward who joins us from London Irish.  James Shanahan, Director of Rugby, says “Josh Smart is an abrasive backrower, who comes from the Championship side Ampthill, via London Irish. He was highly recommend by Ross McMillian (ex London Irish coach, now Exeter Chiefs) who I worked with at Cambridge Uni and Club. Josh has got the profile of the players we are looking for — he still wants to play a good standard of rugby, but also want to have a career. I’m looking forward to working him!” Russell Ticehurst, Mana ..read more

On Friday 10 May, the Blackheath Rugby squad, coaches, medical staff and distinguished guests gathered at the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich to celebrate the past year, to present the season’s awards, and to say goodbye to a few players.  We congratulate those who received awards, and thank everyone who took time to nominate.  The awards we gave out on the night were:   PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR won by Tom Baldwin Ed Taylor, the Club Captain, says “Balders consistently performs at the highest level, regardless of the opposition or game situation and, most importantly, he sets h ..read more

At the final home game of the season, Rory O’Sullivan, President of the Club, gave out special awards to two worthy recipients. The first award was presented to David Tickner — the Supporter Volunteer of the Year. During the presentation Rory said “Dave is a someone who we only have to ask once and he gets it done. He quietly works in the background, fixing things for us, utilising his professional trade skills for the benefit of the Club. He’s like a mouse: he is there somewhere in the buildings, but you don’t necessarily see him sorting things out. We thank him for all the very good work he ..read more

Even though Blackheath Rugby’s season has finished, don’t forget that there is plenty of other rugby to watch and we will be showing matches live in the Clubhouse – see you there!   GALLAGHER ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP – Fri 10 May, 19:45 – Sat 11 May, from 15:00 – Sat 18 May, from 15:00 EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP — FINAL – Fri 24 May, Gloucester vs Sharks, 20:00 INVESTEC EUROPEAN RUGBY CHAMPIONS CUP — FINAL – Sat 25 May, Leinster v Toulouse, 14:45   #blackheathrugby #blackheathfc #club #watchatwellhall #rugbyontv The post Rugby on TV appeared first on Blackheath Rugby ..read more

As many of you will already have read in the matchday programme from the last game of the season, Ed Taylor, is standing down as Club Captain after being with us for the last few seasons, notching up 71 games.  Ed admits that it was a very difficult decision to make, but his career commitments mean that he can no longer give the time needed for such an important role. Ed says “It has been an absolute honour to captain such a prestigious club and this group of players, and I am going to massively miss leading out the lads at The Utilita!” Ed grew up in Shropshire and, encouraged by his fa ..read more

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Williams, who died on Friday 12th April 2024. Mike was a former player and 1st XV Vice-Captain of Blackheath FC. Mike joined the Club during the 1967-68 season, having previously played for Rosslyn Park and Oxford Greyhounds. He was educated at Oundle School and later Bristol University where he led their pack in the U.A.U. winning side in 1962. Later that year, he was in the Park’s successful Middlesex 7s side. During the 1967-68 season the Club 7s team was captained by Mike winning the Surrey Sevens among others. Mike was very int ..read more

Last Sunday 28 April, the Minis held their annual Minis’ Rugby Festival at Avery Hill Park. Being towards the end of the season they were hoping for favourable weather but unfortunately, the weather gods had a different idea!  The rain was not going to stop the event from going ahead and they hosted 12 clubs from far and wideacross London and Kent, which consisted of 71 teams and nearly 4 hours of wonderful rugby! For the first time this year the Blackheath Minis introduced the Tournify App to schedule the matches and provide clubs with all the information they needed for the day. It was ..read more