Category: News
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Asia Pacific Senior Cup
To say we are incredibly proud as team of these three, is an understatement. In October 2026 Blackadders Touch had three members represent England Touch at the Asia Pacific Senior Touch Cup and they managed to come home with a bronze medal each. Meet the Players Carl Cockburn reprenting the Endland Men’s 35 Lesley Marshall…
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Blackadders go to Japan!
That’s right, 3 of the Blackadders having taken to the world stage and been select to play for England at the Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup in Utsunomiya, Japan. Everyone at the Blackadders is really proud of all of them and wishing them all the best. They’re playing from the 7th to the 9th of…
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The Ultimate Touch Honour: Blackadders Set for European Championship
The Blackadders Touch section is incredibly proud to announce that Athena, Carl, and Gareth have been selected to represent their respective nations next week. They will be heading to Vichy, France, to compete in the prestigious European Touch Championship, running from July 21st to 25th. Pulling on a national jersey is the pinnacle of the…
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Tynedale ladies beer festival touch comp
Reunited with former teammates, and a few helpers from Ashington Lionz we managed to get a team entered into the Ladies Touch competition running alongside the Clubs beer festival at Tynedale Rugby Club. It was a great atmosphere, which really gave a fun evening with some close, competitive games: 3–0 to Blackadders 3–2 to Tynedale…
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Juniors at Rockcliff
Rockcliff RFC and Blackadders are excited to be growing its touch rugby community, and we’d love you to be part of it. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking for a fun, fast, and social way to stay active, our weekly touch sessions are the perfect place to start. 📅 When: Thursdays, 18:00–19:15…
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Blackadders 2026 Charity – Sarah’s Star
We’re proud to announce that our Charity of the Year will be Sarah’s Star. Sarah’s Star is a local charity based at the Linskill centre at North Shields where they provide compassionate, non-clinical support for people and their families living with incurable or life-limiting illnesses. Their welcoming community space provides people access to a number…