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Rugby

 
Rugby

Both boys and girls can start playing non-contact rugby at 7 years old. Rugby clubs are not just about the game, the social side is equally important.

Did you know that the Blackheath Rugby Club is the oldest open rugby club in the world?

Kickabouts

For more informal kickabouts try out the following parks that have rugby pitches:

The pitches are often used by the university and various clubs so they may be busy.

Blackheath Rugby Football Club

The Club @ Well Hall
Blackheath Rugby
Kidbrooke Lane
Eltham
London SE9 6TE

Blackheath Rugby Club website

The club is open Tuesday to Sunday, during these days there is someone in the office from 9am to 5pm.

Contact

Zoe Nash or Fran Cotton
Tel: 020 8850 0210

Further information

Recently refurbished large hall with the capacity for 120 seated (banquet).  250 guests for a party, two bars.

Four Rugby pitches, one football pitch and currently under construction a state of the art '3G' all weather pitch.

Find out about disabled access and facilities on the DisabledGo website

Charlton Park Rugby Football Club

60a Broadwalk,
Kidbrooke
Blackheath
London SE3

Charlton Park Rugby website

The club is open daily from 1pm. Juniors play on Sunday 10.45am.

Contact

Nick Hollier
20 The Grove
Bexleyheath
DA6 8NF
Tel: 020 8301 1210
Email:  nick.hollier@btinternet.com 

Andy Potts
37 Beechill Road
Eltham
London SE9 1HJ
Tel: 020 8303 5696

Membership fees/cost: £15 per month
For ages: 5 to 50+
Beginners, improvers, advanced

Further information

The Charlton Park Rugby Football Club also offers a gymnasium and squash.

The Charlton Park Rugby Football Club has an Equal Opportunity and Child Protection policy and caters for disabled people.

The club has ten qualified sports coaches, 12 unqualified helpers/coaches and one specific coach for a junior section.

Non-members can hire a function hall and pitches.

The Charlton Park Rugby Football Club plays in local, area and county leagues. 

Find out about disabled access and facilities on the DisabledGo website 

Greenwich Admirals Rugby League Football Club

University of Greenwich Athletic Ground
Kidbrooke Lane
Eltham
London SE9 6TE

Greenwich Admirals website

Adult players of Greenwich Admirals Rugby League Football Club train on Tuesday and Thursday 7pm and play on Saturday – kick-off at 2.30pm.

The under-16 youth players (males and females) train on Tuesday and Thursday 6pm and Sunday 10am, and play on Saturday – kick-off at 11am.

Contact

Bevan Jones
43c St Marks Rise
Dalston
London E8 2NL
Tel: 020 8921 6499 Mobile: 07779 342358
Email: greenwichrl@hotmail.com

Membership fees/cost: per season – youth £30; youth family £40; adult open age £50; adult open age family £60; please enquire for details
For ages: 11 to 50
Men, women, boys and girls – beginners, improvers, advanced, elite

Further information

Greenwich Admirals Rugby League Football Club is open to everyone and where possible will cater for disabled people.

All fees include player and public liability insurance, membership at Shooters Hill Sports and Social Club and post match entertainment.

All equipment both for training and for match days is provided.

The club has nine qualified sports coaches, five unqualified helpers/coaches and four specific coaches for a junior section. It plays in the local and national league.

Greenwich Rugby Football Club

The Pavillion
Old Mill Road
Plumstead
London SE18 1QJ

Greenwich Rugby Football Club website

Greenwich Rugby Football Club club trains on Wednesday 7.30pm, Sunday 10.30am (under 18s). Games most Saturdays at 2pm.

Contact

Nick Wallden
277 Wickham Lane
Abbey Wood
London SE2 0NX
Tel: 020 8854 0092 Mobile: 07860 609796
Email: sarah.nick@ntlworld.com

Membership fees/cost: £30 per year, £5 per game, concessions for unemployed and juniors under 18
For ages: 11 to 50+
Men only

Further information

Greenwich Rugby Football Club is for men only and caters for disabled people.

The club has eight qualified sports coaches, six unqualified helpers and four specific coaches for a junior section. It plays in the county league.

Non-members can hire a hall and bar.

Old Colfeian Rugby Football Club

Horn Park
Eltham Road
Lee
London SE12 8UE

Old Colfeian Rugby Football Club website

Old Colfeian Rugby Football Club has Saturday matches, and trains on Tuesday and Thursday.

Contact

Clive Corlett
1 Lasseter Place
Blackheath
London SE3 7UX
Tel: 020 8305 1261

David Baker
8 Hurst Road
Sidcup
Kent, DA15 9AF
Tel: 020 8302 4664
Email: ocrfc.co.ukinfo@ocrfc.co.uk

Membership fees/cost: £30 annual juniors and students, £180 adult playing member, £60 adult non-playing member
For ages: 5 to 50+
Beginners, improvers, advanced

Further information

The Colfeian Sports Club also offers squash, cricket, football and martial arts.

The Colfeian Sports Club has an Equal Opportunity and Child Protection policy. It has 25 qualified coaches, 50 unqualified helpers/coaches and 20 specific coaches for a junior section. It plays in local, area and county and national leagues.

Non-members can hire pitches, sports hall, bars, lounges, meeting rooms and is open every day except Thursday.

Shooters Hill Rugby Football Club

123-125 Mayday Gardens
Kidbrooke
London SE3 8NP

Shooters Hill Rugby Football Club website

U18’s Colts

Training:
Sunday 10.30am to 12.30pm
Thursday from 7.30pm
Play Sunday
Contact
Keith Hicks 07792 195271

Seniors

Training:
Thursday 7.30pm
Play Saturday

Contact

Bob Sullivan   07711 699863
Neil Sharp      07974 791384

Membership fees/cost: £100 Adults, £100 non playing membership, £20 students/youth/unemployed
(This fee allows members to participate in all sports)
For ages: 8 to 50+
Women and men – beginners, improvers, advanced

Further information

Shooters Hill Rugby Football Club also offers cricket and darts.

It is for men and women and caters for disabled people and plays in the local league.

The club has one qualified coach two unqualified helpers/coaches and one specific coach for a junior section.

Non-members can hire the ground and clubhouse.

Our social club holds regular weekly events which are advertised on the website.




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