Rams ……………………33 Blackheath …………25 By RICHARD ASHTON A FABULOUS second-half fightback helped Rams keep their title hopes alive. The visitors were 10-0 up inside six […]
By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON Blackheath are back in National One where they belong and aren’t afraid of anyone according to centre Jake Hennessey. In his third […]
Taunton T…………….33 Blackheath………….36 ■ By MIKE AMOS TWO tries and four conversions were not enough for star man Frankie Diaz-Dart to edge the game in […]
NEWLY promoted National 1 side Blackheath have signed former Premiership tighthead Jack Owlett. Owlett, 28, played for Scotland U20s before joining Exeter’s academy. He went […]
By BEN JAYCOCK Blackheath bounced back up to National 1 last weekend with a resounding victory over Westcliff and free scoring winger Jake Lloyd says […]
By LUKE JARMYN Blackheath director of rugby James Shanahan believes Club are building a long-term ‘renaissance’ after securing the National 2 East title at Westcliff […]
By ANDREW HERLIHY Bury St Edmunds.. 12 Blackheath…………. 21 BLACKHEATH got the better of Bury St Edmunds in an eagerly-awaited clash of the divisions two […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath………….48 Tonbridge J………… 19 FOR the second week in succession, Blackheath found themselves under early pressure and needing to play catch-up. Nevertheless, […]
By RICHARD HEWITT N Walsham…………..25 Blackheath………….35 A hard-fought game saw North Walsham lead for 60 minutes before falling to a narrow defeat at home to […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…………. 36 Sevenoaks………….. 12 A devastating first period was followed by a largely forgettable second, as another bonus-point win was secured by […]
By CONOR O’HARA Worthing……………… 20 Blackheath………….28 A rousing second-half performance – coupled with abject Worthing indiscipline – saw Blackheath take a giant step towards the […]
By NICK PITSON Henley……………… 6pts Blackheath……. 15pts Blackheath’s Jake Lloyd goes over for a try Blackheath took the spoils in a brutal top-of-the-table clash at […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…… 46pts Bury St Eds……..28pts Up and at ‘em: Blackheath’s Marcus Burcham charges for the line PICTURES: Andrew Wansbury IN-FORM Blackheath maintained […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath………….2 9 Dorking………………… 10 DORKING made Blackheath work mighty hard for their win, with the result only settled in the final quarter. […]
■By GRAHAM COX AN encouraging final dress-rehearsal for Blackheath who quickly recovered from an early setback to outscore their opponents six tries to two. Esher […]
By RICHARD ASHTON Rams……………………. 13 Blackheath…………. 17 BLACKHEATH repelled a ferocious late assault to inflict defeat on Rams at Old Bath Road. The away side […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…… 16 Bishop’s St……… 6 BLACKHEATH left it late to secure victory over Bishop’s Stortford in a game they dominated from start […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …………42 Taunton Titans …. 19A VASTLY improved performance saw Blackheath bag six tries against Taunton to record only their third victory […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…………. 15 Cinderford…………… 18BASIC errors, and a penalty count of 14-7 against them, cost Blackheath heavily in a game where they had […]
By RICHARD ASHTON Rams …………….18 Blackheath ….31 RAMS’ National One title hopes suffered a major blow as an impressive Blackheath side landed a 31-18 bonus-point […]
By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s St…15 Blackheath …16 BLACKHEATH grabbed their tenth win of the season but only just, as lowly Bishop’s Stortford made the high-flyers […]
By NEALE HARVEY INCOMING Blackheath head coach James Shanahan promises sweeping changes after an abysmal end-of-season run of one win in 11 matches. Former Old […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …..36 B Moseley …….12THIS was a comfortable win for Blackheath, built on a firsthalf display that saw the Club secure the four-try […]
By BEN JAYCOCK Powerful second row Olamide Sodeke is earning plaudits for his ferocious defence during the U20s Six Nations but is paying close attention […]
■By TIMOTHY FORRESTER Richmond ……..22 Blackheath ….. 13 ON the historic 160th anniversary of the oldest club fixture in world rugby, Richmond claimed the honours, […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …………22 Chinnor……………….. 17 AN outstanding perfor mance from Blackheath helped to halt a sequence of four home defeats for the club. […]
By NIGEL WILCE Cinderford………….. 18 Blackheath …………30 BLACKHEATH emerged from a tense encounter to claim a vital victory over Cinderford at the Beavis Memorial Ground. […]
National 1 By TOM BULMER Darlington MP…….42 Blackheath………….27 DARLINGTON MP continued their run of good form with a bonus point win over Blackheath. Harry Yates […]
By BEN JAYCOCK Dan Lewis believes Leicester Lions have what it takes to beat the drop after their victory over Blackheath last weekend. The 28-year-old […]
By TOM MARKHAM National One Sedgley Park……… 17 Blackheath………….24 BLACKHEATH staved off a Sedgley Park comeback to hold on for victory. The Tigers struck first […]
■By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s S…………… 14 Blackheath ………… 18 APART from some typically robust defence, Stortford just couldn’t get going against a Blackheath side also […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ……. 0 Rosslyn Park..15 THREE unconverted tries for Rosslyn Park gave them a comfortable win in a match they controlled from […]
Leo Fielding, the Blackheath and former London Scottish and Cinderford centre/full-back, chooses the Best XV he has played with or against… 1. Trevor Davison – […]
■By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …………22 Rams ……………………42 RAMS powered to a six- -try victory over Blackheath, largely thanks to a dominant final half an hour. […]
Week beginning Sunday, November 26, 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership Newcastle […]
By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON Markus Burcham made his 250th appearance for Blackheath last Saturday in their 21-17 win over Richmond and continues to enjoy playing under […]
NICK CAIN HUGH McHardy is one of those irrepressible, generous characters who give such vibrancy to the social and playing fabric of rugby union that […]
With the sudden demise of champions Jersey Reds, the race for the Championship is more open than ever, Ben Jaycock reports Many have suggested that […]
By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON Oxfordshire-based Chinnor might not grab the headlines in a league filled with historic English rugby powerhouses and well-funded teams, but they are […]
Blackheath………….52 Cinderford…………… 12 By GRAHAM COX A MAGNIFICENT seven tries helped Blackheath dominate from start to finish against Cinderford. Bill Harding, in his first Club […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …………43 Darlington MP……. 13 BLACKHEATH asserted themselves in the final quarter to seal victory over Darlington Mowden Park in a knife-edge […]
By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON When it comes to rugby journeys, Joshua Ree’s trek from Christchurch in New Zealand’s South Island to joining Darlington Mowden Park in […]
By MICK WILSON Leicester L …….. 3 Blackheath …. 34 BLACKHEATH bounced back from the disappointment of losing their long-standing home record last week by […]
Wimbledon…….22pts Dorking……………57pts ■ By MO SHER Charge: Dorking’s Fred Dowson races through Thomasz Pozniak scores the first try for Wimbledon PICTURES: Gary House TEAMS WIMBLEDON: […]
National League Previews – League Two East National Two East gets underway tomorrow with Esher going in as favourites, but multiple teams look set to […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs To add your club’s fixtures please email newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 Chiswick v […]
Blackheath rugby club is among 52 community assets which will be revived thanks to almost £13 million of government levelling up funding. Blackheath – the […]
LAST week’s Rugby Paper lists next season’s National League fixtures. Among the titbits served up by the RFU’s Competitions Committee for the opening weekend in […]
The Blackheath and former Ealing Trailfinders and Northampton Saints prop, talks about his life in the game… 1. Ellis Genge – Was making his transition […]
CHRIS HEWETT Mitchell, Aston, Wotherspoon, Rotherham, Bromet, Hammond, Mayfield, Surtees, Thompson: on an early September afternoon in 1891, nine Cambridge University rugger types took the […]
By KEVIN BEAL Dorking…………………38 Blackheath………….45 Blackheath ran out winners over hosts Dorking in a thrilling 12-try season finale at The Big Field. The league champions […]
By BEN MORRIS Worthing………………25 Barnes………………….24 A last-gasp penalty from Alex Davies saw Worthing pip Barnes right at the death, ensuring the Raiders finished in the […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath………….54 Worthing……………….. 5 Blackheath ran in eight tries to trounce Worthing and maintain their perfect record for the season at Well Hall […]
By NICK CROWE Westcliff………………. 7 Dorking…………………46 Battling Westcliff put up a fight before succumbing against visitors Dorking. A try from prolific Dorking scorer Toby McCrae […]
The former Hartpury, Doncaster, Coventry and Darlington Mowden Park full-back talks about his life in the game Not many players will be able to say […]
By MICHAEL WHITFIELD Barnes…………….21pts Blackheath……. 10pts Barnes taught Blackheath a lesson in scrummaging at Barn Elms as they dominated in the tight from start to […]
By RICHARD COMPTON Westcliff……….. 17pts Blackheath…… 94pts Blackheath were duly promoted back to Level Three in great style, but Westcliff can feel proud of their […]
By ADAM DICKINSON Guernsey………. 31 Dorking…………..27 Guernsey Raiders held off a spirited Dorking comeback to win an entertaining encounter in the Channel Islands. After the […]
By BEN JAYCOCK Rochford Hundred secured a prized win last weekend against Canterbury that boosted their survival bid after what has been a difficult campaign […]
By MIKE MARSHALL Worthing………………59 Guernsey…………….. 12 Full-back Matt McLean starred with three tries and seven conversions as Worthing trounced Guernsey to stay on the tail […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…………. 50 Henley………………….28 Blackheath conjured a classy display to register a commanding victory over Henley Hawks. It was a fine game in […]
PETER JACKSON Only two world wars have interrupted the annual England-Wales fixture since its inception on Mr Richardson’s Field in the London suburb of Blackheath […]
By LUKE JARMYN Guernsey………………. 7 Blackheath…………. 17 Blackheath prop Archie Holland put in a man-of-the-match display as the leaders continued to put daylight between themselves […]
Week beginning Sunday, February 19 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership Leicester […]
Week beginning Sunday, February 12, 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12 INTERNATIONALS Six Nations England […]
By RICHARD PHELPS Worthing…………29pts Bury St Ed’s…….22pts Full stretch: Worthing’s Will Rigelsford dives over the line for the winning try in the final minute PICTURES: […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath………….33 Old Albanians…….. 21 Blackheath were pushed all the way by Old Albanians before claiming their ninth home win of the campaign. […]
By MUHAMMED SHER Impact: Callum Roberts first touch of the ball ends in a try to extend Raiders’ lead PICTURES: Mike Marshall Guernsey………..25pts Tonbridge J…… […]
Week beginning Sunday, January 22, 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 EUROPEAN COMPETITIONS Champions Cup […]
By RICHARD PHELPS Worthing………………68 Rochford H……………. 3 Raiders were in scintillating form at Roundstone Lane, Curtis Barnes scoring four of their ten tries as they […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath………….40 Canterbury………….. 12 Blackheath recorded a resounding win to extend their winning home record to eight matches and increase their lead at […]
By GRAHAM PRATT Rochford H………….. 10 Blackheath…………. 31 ROCHFORD started the second half of the season with a home defeat against leaders Blackheath. The visitors […]
Week beginning Sunday, December 11, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 CUP COMPETITIONS Champions Cup […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath……36 Barnes…………….. 5 The scoreline makes it look an emphatic win, but Barnes tested Blackheath as hard as anyone at Well Hall […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…… 94pts Westcliff…………. 0pts Winging in: Jake Lloyd scores the eighth try for Blackheath PICTURES: Andy Wansbury The reorganisation of domestic rugby […]
By Muhammed Sher Sevenoaks……..11 Blackheath……52 National Two East league leaders Blackheath maintained their title charge at Sevenoaks as Jake Lloyd notched a hat-trick in their […]
By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J…… 21pts Blackheath……. 20pts Contest: Battle at the breakdown, left, and Josh Groocock steals lineout ball for Juddians PICTURES: Adam Hookway […]
Week beginning Sunday, November 13, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13INTERNATIONALS Romania v Uruguay (11.30am) […]
By BEN JAYCOCK Sevenoaks made their long-awaited return to Knole Paddock last weekend and celebrated it with a 26-17 win over Canterbury. Knole Paddock is […]
Week beginning Sunday, October 30, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 CUP COMPETITION Women’s World […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath………….48 Guernsey…………….. 19 The two highest-scoring sides at the start of the afternoon, produced a further 11 tries, as Blackheath crossed for […]
Week beginning Sunday, October 23, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 CUP COMPETITION Women’s World […]
Old Albanians. 24pts Blackheath……. 19pts By RICHARD HOMER Old Albanians came out on top against Blackheath in the clash between the league’s top two sides. […]
Blackheath………….64 Rochford H……………. 5 By GRAHAM COX TOTAL domination from start to finish saw Blackheath cross the try-line ten times to a solitary effort from […]
Week beginning Sunday, September 18, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership Worcester […]
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership (3pm kick-off) Gloucester v Wasps Sale v Northampton WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 INTERNATIONALS Women’s England v Wales (7.30pm) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER […]
Chinnor ……….29 Blackheath ….14 By JACK JOHNSON Three tries in the final 12 minutes ensured Chinnor got the better of Blackheath in a hard-fought pre-season […]
By JON NEWCOMBE Determined: Michael Le Bourgeois in action for Wasps PICTURE: Getty Images MICHAEL Le Bourgeois hopes to be able to follow the ageless […]
■ By DARA KANE Blackheath ……12pts Richmond ……..45pts CHAMPIONSHIP side Richmond scored nine tries as they eased past London rivals Blackheath on Friday evening. The […]
OLD Alleynians are one of those clubs with a particularly distinguished past which might have haunted them a little, but they have evolved and changed […]
ALTHOUGH a fine schoolboy player at Durham, that nursery of many West players, Carl Aarvod went down to Emmanuel College, Cambridge with his studies dominating […]
Canterbury beef up their pack CANTERBURY have made three new signings in the build-up to the upcoming season as hooker Nathan Morris, lock Dave Irvine […]
NICK CAIN All Test props have to relish the head-to-head confrontations with their opposite number, and the chance physically and psychologically to put their team […]
By JON NEWCOMBE RFU COUNCIL voted through proposals for automatic one up, three down promotion and relegation from National League One next season at a […]
National League 1 Dream XV 2021-22 BEN JAYCOCK canvassed the views of the National One directors of rugby, head coaches and reporters to compile The […]
By HARRY CHRISTOPHER Darlington MP……. 15 Leeds Tykes……….. 30 TYKES took a vital bonus-point win from their trip to the Darlington Arena to boost their […]
By STEVE SMITH Sale………………..29 Blackheath……23 AN unbelievable game of rugby and yet another outstanding comeback win from Sale FC saw the Dogs keep their promotion […]
By DAVID LAWRENCE Moseley……………….24 Sale………………………43 SALE produced a scintillating spell of rugby at the start of the second half to ease their way to victory. […]
By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s Stort……..24 Blackheath…………. 19 STORTFORD claimed a vital victory in a hardfought match between two sides battling to put their relegation worries […]
By PATRICK MARSH Plymouth Albion…34 Tonbridge Judd…. 21 ALBION secured a vital five points in their battle to avoid relegation as they overcame the determined […]
By MIKE AMOS Taunton Titans…..43 Blackheath………….28 A CROWD of over 500 spectators was treated to an 11-try bonanza with Titans returning to winning ways with […]
By JOHN BUTCHER Plymouth Albion…24 Blackheath………….22 A LAST-GASP try from replacement hooker Harry Wilkinson and conversion from Tom Putt in the final play of the […]
By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge…… 34 Blackheath…….. 7 CAMBRIDGE made light of the conditions at Grantchester Road to dominate Blackheath in both halves. Prop Billy Walker […]
MY LIFE IN RUGBYCHRISTIAN SAVERIMUTTO THE FORMER IRELAND, SALE & WATERLOO SCRUM-HALFI WAS obsessed with rugby, I used to live, sleep and eat it and […]
By TOM BULMER Darlington MP.. 19 Blackheath…….. 14 DARLINGTON Mowden Park sealed an important home win over Blackheath after a tight game. The lead change […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath……25 Chinnor………….. 15 A SCINTILLATING second half brimming with pace and energy earned Blackheath their first win in five matches. The huge […]
By JOHN LYON Caldy…………………….26 Blackheath…………. 10 GARETH Davies was delighted as Caldy stayed in second place with sixth successive victory in a tough encounter against […]
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THIS column has long argued there should be more acknowledgement of Eric […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…… 17 Moseley…………22 TWO tries in the third quarter turned this game in Moseley’s favour and gave the visitors a much- -needed […]
MY LIFE IN RUGBYTHE FORMER SARACENS, BRISTOL, WORCESTER, HARLEQUINS AND DRAGONS SCRUM-HALF NOW AT ROSSLYN PARKLUKE BALDWIN I turned down a place on the Classics […]
By MYLES MCDEVITT Rosslyn Park ………55 Blackheath ………… 14 ROSSLYN Park stormed to victory over London rivals Blackheath to keep up their unbeaten run at […]
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER The eclectic nature of Scotland’s teams these days seems to attract a […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ………… 30 Plymouth …………….36AFTER five successive defeats to start their season, Plymouth Albion made it two wins on the bounce as […]
By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J ……….. 21 Blackheath …………23THE first league derby between these two Kent rivals more than lived up to the billing as Blackheath […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ……. 9Cambridge …… 15CAMBRIDGE made it back-to-back wins as they inflicted a fifth narrow defeat on Blackheath, who led the contest […]
By JACK JOHNSON Chinnor ………………..34Blackheath …………28CHINNOR produced a masterclass for 65 minutes before withstanding a late Blackheath comeback as they secured back-to-back bonus-point victories.The hosts […]
MOMENT IN TIMEWASPS 1985-86 JOHN PLAYER CUP FINALISTSNEIL FISSLER TALKS TO MARK RIGBY WASPS are one of the most successful sides of the professional era, […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…………..16 Caldy……………………..18A TRY in the 78th minute from Martin Gerrard secured a first win of the season for Caldy and left Blackheath […]
Head of Rugby: Matt Williams Captain: Brian Tuilagi Ground: Richmond Athletic Gd Capacity: 4,500It’s going to be really hard for them. They have had to […]
By DAVID LAWRENCE B Moseley …………..22 Blackheath ………… 20AQUILE Smith grabbed a last-gasp try and Jack Jolly slotted over the match-winning conversion as Moseley left […]
RUGBY MATTERSBRENDAN GALLAGHER ELSEWHERE in this edition we read of Horace Wyndham Thomas becoming the first rugby player of real note from Bridgend GS but […]
MOMENTINTIMELOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGES MIDDLESEX SEVENS WINNERS 1976 NEIL FISSLER TALKS TO KEY PLAYERSNIGEL Gillingham had just led Loughborough College to their fifth and final success in […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Weekend beginning Friday September 10, 2021FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 MIDLANDS DIVISIONMidlands 1 EastWest Bridgford […]
Coventry …………….60 Nottingham…………10By CHRIS WEARMOUTHCOVENTRY put Nottingham to the sword in perfect conditions at Butts Park Arena.Cov’s intent was clear from the off, forwards and […]
RC Vannes…………..28 Jersey Reds……….28By TOM INNESA THRILLING pre-season ‘local derby’ finished with honours even as Jersey Reds battled back from 14 points behind.In their first […]
MOMENTINTIMEEXETER, DEVON SENIOR CUP WINNERS 1979-80NEIL FISSLER TALKS TO JOHN LOCKYER TIM WOODROW’S programme notes for the visit of Gloucester in March 1980 sounded an […]
COVENTRY fixture secretary Alf Wyman was a rugby visionary, well before his time in many respects as a strong advocate of sponsorship and league rugby. […]
14 AugustSale FC v Sedgley Park (2.30pm) Blackheath v Carmarthen Quins (3pm)Fylde v Preston GH (3pm)Penrith v Preston GH (3pm)Rosslyn Park v Old Albanians (3pm)Darlington […]
GEORGE ORAM, DONCASTER’S NEW SIGNING AND FORMER ENGLAND COUNTIES, BLACKHEATH, ROTHERHAM, BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY & COVENTRY LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR […]
■By PAUL REES FEARS that players would desert rugby after 16 months of restrictions imposed by the pandemic and leave the community game floundering have […]
PREMIERSHIP clubs have created the perfect scam at the expense of the rest of England’s clubs.Until the early 1990s, players such as Preston Grasshoppers’ Wade […]
By NEALE HARVEY RICHMOND No.9 Luc Jones predicts potential England players will go part-time or quit the game unless the RFU reverse their decision to […]
Blackheath Founded: 1858 Home ground: The Rectory Field and more recently Well Hall. Currently solid citizens of National League One, finishing fifth in 2019- 20. […]
Q&A STEVE BODEN ON THE RECORD Former Leeds, Doncaster and Jersey hooker and recently appointed Doncaster head coach Steve Boden talks to NEALE HARVEY about […]
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Handy: JohnCoker sparredwith the bestheavyweights inthe 60s Inset, playing forHarlequins In the […]
WHISPER it quietly but Edinburgh Academy have some interesting links with the auld enemy across the wall, the cursed Sassenachs. Not only do they have […]
■ By WARREN MUGGLETON BLACKHEATH director of rugby James Shanahan says ‘stop messing about’ and get community rugby started again. NCA Rugby have been forced […]
THE FORMER WALES, LLANELLI, RICHMOND, SARACENS, CARDIFF BLUES AND WORCESTER FORWARD MY LIFEIN RUGBY CRAIG QUINNELL Magic moment: Craig Quinnell celebrates scoring a try against […]
MY LIFE IN RUGBY MICKEY SKINNER THE FORMER ENGLAND, HARLEQUINS, BLACKHEATH AND BLAYDON FLANKER That tackle: Micky Skinner stops Marc Cecillon in his tracks for […]
Q&A HARVEY BILJON ON THE RECORD Proactive: Harvey Biljon Former Wasps No.9 Harvey Biljon has forged a successful career in coaching with Blackheath, Cornish Pirates […]
■By WARREN MUGGLETON Concern: Giles Hilton CANTERBURY chairman Giles Hilton says promotion and relegation plans for a 15-game season are ‘nonsense’ and that his side […]
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the best rugby all-rounders TOP 20 …RUGBY ALL-ROUNDERS NEXT WEEK Rugby ref 1. Heather Moyse One […]
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the best rugby-playing police officers 1. Dan Crowley (Queensland and Australia) A remarkable character who combined […]
The Rugby Paper’s National League One correspondents pick a Team of the Season Captain marvel: No.8 Robbie Stapley was inspirational for Rams Jake Lloyd Toby […]
By WARREN MUGGLETON Doubling up: Rosslyn Park beat Richmond twice ROSSLYN Park are determined to finish top next season after losing out on promotion to […]
By NEALE HARVEY BATTLE lines are being drawn among National League One clubs after Chinnor chairman Simon Vickers demanded a swingeing 40 per cent reduction […]
A MAJOR development in the 1920s was the establishment of the end-of-season Middlesex Sevens which were organised by a London Scot – Russell Cargill – […]
Brendan Gallagher continues his fascinating series. This week: Players who promised/deserved more 1 Rupeni Caucaunibuca (Fiji)The magical Fijian wing who scored tries of wonder for […]
Brendan Gallagher recalls the remarkable sporting career of Lions captain Andrew Stoddart ONE of the most flamboyant figures in Victorian sporting circles was Andrew Stoddart, […]
Brendan Gallagher begins his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union Beginnings: The young Webb Ellis runs with the ball at Rugby […]
Brendan Gallagher sets the scene for the first ever Test – between Scotland and England Pioneers: Scotland’s squad for the first Test. Alfred Clunies-Ross, seated […]
By BRIAN NORMAN Hull Ionians ……….17 Blackheath ……….64 BLACKHEATH’S ability to recycle the ball quickly saw them notch ten tries in a comfortable victory over […]
NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE TWO CENTRAL FIGURES IN NEXT WEEK’S BIG CLASH Farrell special: Elliot Daly dives past Alex Cuthbert to score the match-winning […]
■By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ……12 Cambridge…………3 THE conditions ranged from difficult to almost impossible in this contest as Blackheath edged out Cambridge in a low-scoring […]
Current team in brackets *dual reg Ampthill Karl Garside (Northampton Saints), Ben Earl* (Saracens), Nick Isiekwe* (Saracens), Ralph Adams-Hale* (Saracens), Samson Ma’asi* (Northampton Saints), Jon […]
Brendan Gallagher looks back at the Five Nations Championship one hundred years ago Magnificent men: Royal Flying Corps pilots had a life expectancy of 17 […]
By NIGEL WILCE Cinderford ……10 Richmond……25 LEAGUE leaders Richmond proved too strong for a battling Cinderford team as they secured a bonus-point victory at the […]
By DAVID BEDDOWS Driving through: Nick Selway goes low to score from the maul for Chinnor PICTURES: Gareth Lyons MATCH STATS… TEAMS ROTHERHAM TITANS: Benjamin […]
By WARREN MUGGLETON Rosslyn Park 50 Cambridge ….19 ARTHUR ELLIS’ hat-trick saw Rosslyn Park hammer Cambridge in a ruthless second-half performance at The Rock. Kieran […]
THEODORE DAN SARACENS HOOKER Brought up as a centre/ wing while coming through the junior ranks at Blackheath RFC, Theodore Dan imagined he would one […]
Rising star: Teenager Jack Musk showed his quality against Clermont Auvergne PICTURE: Getty Images By NEALE HARVEY BLACKHEATH head coach James Shanahan has backed RFU […]
By WARREN MUGGLETON Rosslyn Park 40 Sale FC ……….21 CRAIG Holland’s incredible length-of-thefield try put the cherry on top of a scintillating Rosslyn Park win […]
A CONTROLLED, disciplined performance led to a much-coveted double for Blackheath over their south London rivals, and would-be league leaders. The Club started the contest […]
By TOM HOLMES Midfield punch: Richmond centre Morgan Ward is stopped by Tom Williams PICTURES: Prime Media RICHMOND’S director of rugby Steve Hill praised his […]
By SAMUEL DRAPER He’s in: Joe Munroe goes over for Rosslyn Park PICTURES: David Whittam ROSSLYN Park head coach John Mills praised his team’s collective […]
By GRAHAM COX A CONTROLLED and disciplined performance saw Blackheath to this comfortable win in a match dominated by the conditions. With the almost relentless […]
■By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ….25 O Elthamians.31 A FINISH befitting a game between two closely matched rivals. Blackheath recovered from an 18-point deficit, scoring two […]
By KEVIN ROBINSON Darling’n MP ..34 Blackheath ….17 OLLIE Walker crossed for two tries as Darlington Mowden Park eased past Blackheath, although it was marred […]
By DAVID LAWRENCE Stopped: Buster Lawrence and Danny Wright thwart this Blackheath move PICTURES: Christopher Lowe A PERFECT kicking display from Blackheath’s Mark Cooke helped […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath 13 Cinderford ….27 HAVING already achieved the notable scalp of leagueleaders Richmond, Cinderford now have another impressive away victory to take […]
■By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge……24 Blackheath ….25 FORMER Cambridge coach James Shanahan came away from Grantchester Road with five points as Blackheath stormed from behind. Club […]
Stunned: Jack Kendall FORMER England Deaf international Jack Kendall admits he has been stunned to be offered the job of coaching the Portugal national team. […]
■By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ….19 Bishop’s Sto ..14 A MATCH, the pattern of which was very much dictated by the filthy conditions that plagued south-east […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath……44 Hull Ionions……19 BLACKHEATH cruised in a one-sided contest, where at times they showed their class but at other points lacked control […]
By CHRIS HUGHES Canterbury ….33 Blackheath ….34 BLACKHEATH withstood a late Canterbury surge to record their first win of the season in a thrilling game. […]
Week beginning Sunday, 15th, 2019 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 NATIONAL LEAGUES National League 2 […]
■ By NEALE HARVEY Powerplay: Chinnor second row Shek Sheriff on the attack PICTURES: Helen Watson CHINNOR supremo Matt Williams was ecstatic to win ugly […]
Week beginning Sunday, September 8, 2019 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 LONDON & SE DIVISIONS […]
By NEALE HARVEY NATIONAL ONE PREVIEW Upbeat: Gareth Lewis FORMER Worcester flanker Carl Kirwan has unfinished business in higher level rugby as fully-loaded Chinnor target […]
Blackheath ..23 Coventry……..36 COVENTRYwere not unsettled by two late changes for their trip to Well Hall as they managed to hold off a dogged Blackheath […]
Blackheath ….25 Richmond ……..15 BLACKHEATH came from behind to take the spoils in the latest meeting between these two old clubs. Richmond’s strong scrum put […]
TUESDAY AUGUST 13 Morpeth v Tynedale, 7pm Leicester Lions v Nuneaton, 7pm THURSDAY AUGUST 15 Castres v Bristol Bears, 6pm FRIDAY AUGUST 16 Bridgend Ravens […]
After coaching stints at Sale, Bedford, Harlequins, Dragons and Wasps, former Wales, Newbridge, Newport and Sale flyhalf Paul Turner tells NEALE HARVEY why leading underdogs […]
The new season brings improved budgets for some National One clubs, discovers Adam Ellis Hard edge: Ofisa Treviranus is bound for Chinnor Chinnor have sent […]
By NEALE HARVEY Experienced: John Kingston and Greig Tonks, inset FORMER Harlequins supremo John Kingston is back in mainstream rugby after accepting a consultancy role […]
Inspiration: Billy Johnson on the ball for Ampthill Captain marvel: Billy Johnson with the Rugby Journal’s Alex Meade AMPTHILL are ready for the Greene King […]
NEALE HARVEY picks out some key early battles in next season’s National Leagues On the up: Rams celebrate winning National 2 South Despite a daunting […]
Leeds man and boy: Carnegie centre Pete Lucock MATT Corker will scale back his playing commitments after helping steer Canterbury to promotion to National One. […]
Glouc’shire ..33 Kent …………..42 By TONY FIELDING THIS was a game of fluctuating fortunes, with Gloucestershire fighting back from 37-14 down to come within nine […]
By DES DIAMOND Blackheath …22 Esher …………24 A BOISTEROUS end of season crowd saw a lacklustre Blackheath succumb to a courageous display by doomed Esher. […]
By BEN JONES Blackheath ….28 Rotherham……7 BLACKHEATH put on a dominant performance as they claimed victory against fifth-placed Rotherham Titans. The hosts raced into the […]
NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY LEGENDARY England & British & Irish Lions flanker Peter Winterbottom aims to spearhead an Esher revival after being appointed rugby […]
By JONNY VAUGHAN Chinnor…………23 Blackheath ….33 HARRY Fry helped himself to a hat-trick while Chinnor old boy Leo Fielding kept the scoreboard ticking over in […]
■By ALINA MENUKHIN Loughboro’……19 Blackheath….53 FOLLOWING a strong performance against Sale earlier this month, there were high hopes of Loughborough repeating it. However, plans fell […]
By BEN JONES Blackheath ….31 Cinderford …….7 JAKELloyd scored his 19th and 20th tries of the season in a dominant bonus-point win for Blackheath over […]
By ANDREW SMITH TWO late penalty tries gave Blackheath a bonus-point win in an incident-packed encounter at Heywood Road. Sale, who were competitive throughout, finished […]
By JAMES BROOKS Blackheath ….46 Caldy…………….32 A SECOND-HALF blitz from Blackheath took the game away from Caldy in an enthralling encounter. The hosts were on […]
By STEVE MATHER Birm Moseley 17 Blackheath ….27 A MAN-OF-THE-MATCH performance from Elliot Clements-Hill saw Blackheath get their season back on track with a bonus-point […]
By NEALE HARVEY BLACKHEATH skipper Markus Burcham has his eyes on promotion after achieving a remarkable personal record of consecutive league appearances. Burcham, 28, made […]
■By DAVE MOORE Blackheath …22 Cambridge…27 BLACKHEATHsaw their title bid take a hit on Saturday afternoon as Cambridge put in one of the performances of […]
■By JOHN BUTCHER PLYMOUTH ALBION head coach Kieran Hallett is targeting a top half finish in National One after his side recorded their seventh win […]
By JON EDWARDS O Elthamians ….28pts Tries: Ledger 5, White 11, Golledge 32 Conversions: White 5, 30 Penalties: White 29, 42, 48 Rosslyn Park……22pts Tries: […]
NICK CAIN PICKS FIVE MEN EDDIE JONES SHOULD CONSIDER CAREFULY High tempo backs: Bath No.9 Will Chudley and Quins outside-centre Joe Marchant. Wasps strong man: […]
By JON EDWARDS Double trouble: Blackheath’s Mark Cooke is stopped by Tom White and Harry Ledger PICTURES: Ian Carter Old Elthamians… 11pts Tries: Perkins 73 […]
■By DAVID BEDDOWS Done it! Alex Dolly kicks the winning penalty for Rotherham PICTURES: Gareth Lyons HEAD coach Joe Barker hailed Rotherham Titans’ “best win […]
Fan: Stephen Barclay AS A former Fylde No.9, Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay should have fewer problems than some sidestepping through the turmoil of Britain’s withdrawal […]
■By GRAHAM COX On the rampage: Blackheath’s Tom Straddwick PICTURES: Helen Watson FORTHE second week running Blackheath will be grateful to their two props Tom […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath….39 L’boro Studs..32 JOE Tarrant collected 19 points on his return to action, as Blackheath held on to beat Loughborough in this […]
Week beginning Sunday, November 25th, 2018 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership Leicester […]
Brendan Gallgher looks at the history of the England-Australia rivalry over the past century ENGLAND and Australia can both raise their bats at Twickenham on […]
By NIGEL WILCE CINDERFORD recovered from a 22-7 deficit at halftime to earn themselves a draw against league leaders Blackheath. In a dramatic conclusion, Blackheath’s […]
Brendan Gallagher looks at some of the extraordinary rugby players – individuals from all backgrounds, nations and clubs and of differing abilities on the pitch […]
By NEALE HARVEY Cover: Karl Garside AMPTHILL prop Karl Garside fears his hopes of representing England Counties in Georgia next summer will be stymied by […]
Caldy …17 Blackheath …25 ■By JOHN MALLON BLACKHEATH were victorious against Saturday morning’s leaders Caldy who were left to rue the mistakes that cost them […]
By GRAHAM COX Going in: Jake Lloyd scores Blackheath’s second try PICTURES: Helen Watson FIVE tries to two would suggest a more one-sided game, but […]
By STEVE JACKSON BLACKHEATH scrumhalf Stef Liebenberg bossed the game for an hour on his return to Grantchester Road as former Cambridge head coach James […]
By WARREN KAY Ampthill .33 Blackheath .22 AMPTHILL remained resolute as they held off a battling Blackheath for victory. A’s started well taking the game […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ….10 O Elthamians…21 OLD Elthamians were clinical in the pivotal moments as they sealed an impressive win at Blackheath. OEs may […]
Former Nottingham boss Ian Costello, now Wasps attack coach, runs the rule over this season’s Championship clubs Livewire: Doncaster’s Fijian scrum-half Henry Seniloli Ireally enjoyed […]
Jersey ……….35 Old Elthamians ..7 JERSEY claimed five tries with a comfortable win over National One opponents Old Elthamians built on a powerful pack display. […]
By NEALE HARVEY Premiership experience: Mark Flanagan RETURNING lock Mark Flanagan is convinced Bedford will be a “force to be reckoned with” as his side […]
August 17 Edinburgh v Bath 7.45pm Cornish Pirates v Exeter 7.30pm Benetton v Leicester 7.30pm Dragons v Northampton (TBC) Leinster v Newcastle (TBC) Munster v […]
15. Chris Wyles, below Native of Stamford Connecticut. High quality multiple trophy winner with Saracens where he made 254 first-team appearances. Scored 16 tries in […]
BRENDAN GALLAGHER explores the fascinating history of Scottish rugby players in World War I Paying tribute: HRH Princess Anne, with book author Paul McFarland, talks […]
By JON NEWCOMBE Done it: England Counties celebrate their stunning undefeated tour of Romania JAMES Shanahan has hailed the recent England Counties tour to Romania […]
Heroes all: England Counties U20 celebrate their famous win over Georgia By JON NEWCOMBE MATCH-WINNING hero Tom Carleton is glad to have put a disappointing […]
THREE of Cinderford’s promotion-winning side have been called up into the England Counties squad for a tour to Romania. Joe Smart, Matt Lane and Harry […]
Coventry took the league by storm but our Team of the Year shows there’s plenty of talent throughout Multi-talented: Coventry full-back James Stokes Ex-Sevens star: […]
By JAMIE RUSSELL Caldy …42 Blackheathh ..18 A GLORIOUS day with stunning rugby from Caldy confirmed their National One status for another year. They thrived […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …23 Cambridge …12 BLACKHEATHproduced a superb comeback to score 23 unanswered points and defeat Cambridge, on a day centre Markus Burcham […]
By NEALE HARVEY PLYMOUTH head coach Kieran Hallett fears Rotherham’s relegation could drive player wages up by encouraging National One clubs to break the bank […]
THE FORMER BATH, WORCESTER AND LONDON WELSH CENTRE/FLY-HALF SIMON WHATLING CONSIDERING I’d only ever played flyhalf or centre, I was a bit taken aback when […]
Bishop’s Sto …15 Blackheath …5 By JOHN ALLANSON BISHOP’S Stortford kept Blackheath pointless in the second half to take the win in dreadful conditions. It […]
By RYAN STEVENS L’boro St 34 Blackheath 34 JORDAN Olowofela scored a brilliant hattrick but Tom Chapman’s late try ensured it was honours even between […]
JEFF GAGE Eddie Jones says lessons will be learnt following England’s abysmal defeat against France. But the big lessons won’t be learnt because the right […]
■ By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …36 Fylde …5 A SPIRITED performance by Fylde, particularly in a second half where they limited a previously rampant Blackheath […]
By KEVIN ROBINSON Darl’ton MP .33 Blackheath .19 A LARGE crowd at the Northern Echo Arena was thoroughly entertained in this hard-fought encounter, with visitors […]
Hull Ionians …32 Blackheath …2 ■By MALLY KNOWLES THERE were few people in National One circles expecting this result. Blackheath arrived at Brantingham Park fresh […]
By KEVIN ROBINSON Darlington …42 B’ham Mose …7 DARLINGTON cemented second place after comprehensively beating Birmingham Moseley by six tries to one. At half-time, though, […]
By WARREN KAY Ampthill ……….21 Blackheath ….14 AMPTHILL began their year with a hard-fought and vital victory in a battle between two sides duking it […]
THE FORMER WORCESTER, BRISTOL, ROTHERHAM & DONCASTER SCRUM-HALF CHRIS HALLAM It took me until the final game of my 11-year career as a professional to […]
THE BLACKHEATH WINGER/FULLBACK TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND LEO FIELDING 1. The 3-hour pre-amble before games Fortunately, at […]
By NEALE HARVEY Academ y boss: Mike Friday AMBITIOUS Old Elthamians will push the boundaries to create a player pathway to rival Premiership clubs, according […]
BRENDAN GALLAGHER REPORTS ON THE WELCOME REVIVAL OF A ONCE-MIGHTY CLUB IT probably hasn’t escaped your notice that once mighty Coventry are beginning to rumble […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …17 Rosslyn Park…17 IT’S sometimes said that draws in rugby are unsatisfactory results, but this one didn’t lack for excitement and […]
ONE of Herbert Fuller’s two claims to fame will disappear at Twickenham on Thursday when Cambridge prop Will Briggs – barring injury, illness or an […]
BRENDAN GALLAGHER investigates the man who was Conan Doyle’s hero, Godfrey Staunton BRENDAN GALLAGHER Case to solve: Cambridge skipper Cyril Overton tells Holmes Watson all […]
By DAN WRIGHT Cambridge 16 Blackheath 27 A DETERMINED defensive display from Blackheath saw them come away from Volac Park with the victory over Cambridge. […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ….21 L ‘borough Stu.22 A THRILLING climax saw Loughborough concede two late penalties to give Blackheath field position and opportunity aplenty […]
By LUKE JARMYN LONDONScottish director of rugby Dave Morris is confident there ‘s more to come from his mixture of professionals and amateurs. Scottish earned […]
By ALLAN FOSTER Fylde …………….19 Blackheath ….26 BLACKHEATH secured a bonus-point win over Fylde with Joe Tarrant starring with the boot to guide them to […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ….19 B Stortford ……21 A STUNNING second-half performance from Bishop’s Stortford saw the visitors overturn a 19- point deficit to inflict […]
Esher 28 Blackheath 19 By SOPHIE WATKISS ESHER put an end to their five-game losing streak with a formidable defensive display against Blackheath at Molesey […]
WHILE the rugby world waits impatiently for the next England/All Blacks clash in November next year, the respective Deaf Fifteens of both countries have seized […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …39 D’lington MP…24 AN IMPROVED performance from Blackheath saw them outscore their opponents five tries to four, while at the same […]
By PADDY MARSH All square: Harvey Skinner of Plymouth Albion goes over for the equalising try Plymouth A…17pts Old Elthamians…17pts Tries: Freestone 13, pen 27, […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ….46 Hull Ionians….13 BLACKHEATH marched to a comfortable victory against Hull Ionians, scoring eight tries in a match they controlled from […]
By ALEX MARROW Rosslyn Park …6 Blackheath …25 BLACKHEATH continued their fine start to the season with an impressive win over Rosslyn Park. The visitors […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …21 Bedford…38 THE pace and physicality of the Championship side succeeded in the end as Bedford scored four second half tries […]
NICK VERDIER previews the battle for promotion from National One where big-spending Coventry start as favourites Birmingham Moseley back-rower Chris Brightwell reckons Coventry deserve their […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 17 Northampton v Nottingham Ulster v Wasps Friday August 18/19/20 Ospreys […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 10 USA Islanders vs Saracens Friday August 11 Ospreys v Leicester […]
Nick Verdier assesses the Championship squads after another summer of high activity Exiled: Ben Mosses left Bristol for London Scottish this summer Jonas Mikalcius Most […]
DAVID RIMMER looks at the career of the formidable Tom Coleman, a sportsman he strongly admired while covering sport for Herts and Essex Observer between […]
JAMES SHANAHAN THE FORMER BEDFORD, PLYMOUTH, EXETER, OLD ALBANIANS AND BARBARIANS FLY-HALF/CENTRE I’ve played over 600 games in my senior career, most recently running out […]
By GRAHAM COX IT WAS not their most serene performance of the campaign, but a comprehensive victory nonetheless gave Hartpury their record-breaking thirty wins from […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, APRIL 23 CHAMPIONS CUP Semi-Final Clermont v Leinster (15:00) CHALLENGE CUP Semi-Final […]
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND U20s and Saracens fly-half Max Malins has hailed the influence of Old Albanians head coach James Shanahan on his rapidly-developing career. […]
By MATT COLERIDGE Macclesfield…24 Blackheath …12 A FIRST-half blitz proved enough for Macclesfield although they were given a scare by Blackheath before Lewis Barker’s late […]
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath 25 B’ham Mose 32 A SPIRITED effort from Blackheath was not quite enough to overcome a Moseley side whose firsthalf performance […]
Week beginning Sunday, March 26th, 2017 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, MARCH 26 NATIONAL LEAGUES Aviva Premiership […]
Week beginning Sunday, March 19, 2017 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, MARCH 19 NATIONAL LEAGUES Anglo-Welsh Cup […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, MARCH 5 NATIONAL LEAGUES Aviva Premiership Newcastle v Saracens (14:00) Worcester v […]
Scotland wins at Twickenham are one of the great rarities in Six Nations rugby, there being only four since England started playing their home games […]
By BRIAN QUINN Old Albanians 36 Blackheath 10 JAMES PRITCHARD’S hat-trick helped Old Albanians dominate Blackheath and rack up 24 unanswered secondhalf points to close […]
Impressive: Ampthill fly-half Joe Tarrant PICTURE: TRP photographer TEAMS ENGLAND COUNTIES: Mike Wilcox (Hartpury); Leo Fielding (Blackheath), Markus Burcham (Blackheath), Steve Leonard (Hartpury), James Stokes […]
NEWS EXTRA RESULTS AND FIXTURES IN-FORMRosslyn Park are set to face unbeaten Hartpury College at home next Saturday and coach Scott Sneddon remains confident they […]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 INTERNATIONALS Six Nations England v Italy (15:00) NATIONAL LEAGUES Aviva Premiership Bristol v Bath (13:00) Wasps v Gloucester (13:00) The Championship Cornish […]
By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge 23 Blackheath 23 REPLACEMENT Mike Ayrton, on his 150th Cambridge appearance, touched down seven minutes into added time to tie the […]