Burgess Hill RFC
So how did it come into existence ? An often asked question and many incorrect myths have abounded down the years, so it has been something of a joy to piece together the following, hopefully definitive account with particular thanks to Derek Fletcher and Ernie Parker for their assistance.
In late 1961, Elsie Fisher, Warden of the Park Centre put a notice in the local press about a meeting to form a rugby club in Burgess Hill. This had come about after a conversation she had with Derek Fletcher, who at the time was playing at another local club which shall remain nameless.
‘Fletch’ enlisted the help of John Willis, at the time a Swimming Instructor, who ‘volunteered’ the Weightlifting Club to play !!
Approximately 20 people attended the first meeting and a committee was elected and BHRFC was founded.
Upcoming Games:
3:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 1
Ditchling vs Burgess Hill |
Cup Games:
2:30 pmHARVEYS SUSSEX SHIELD
Burgess Hill vs Eastbourne: SX Shield QF |
3:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Brighton 3’s vs Burgess Hill 2's |
Cup Games:
2:30 pmHARVEYS SUSSEX VASE / SALVER
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Littlehampton: SX Vase Round 1 |
Cup Games:
Burgess Hill Rugby Club News:
BHRFC Youth – Under 15’s Vs Horsham
Match report BHRFC U15 vs Horsham U15On Sunday, Burgess Hill started the new Under 15s season with a tough trip to...
BHRFC Youth – Under 12’s Vs Hove
A determined Burgess Hill Sussex All Blacks U12’s turned out for their first ever league fixture at Home vs Hove...
Sid Lane Funeral Arrangements
Sid Lane Funeral Arrangements Friday 6th September the Lane family invite you to celebrate the life of Sid Lane. There...
BHRFC Youth – Summer Newsletter
Good morning allIt’s hard to believe that two months have passed since our end of season awards day and it...
BHRFC Youth – Under 12’s Vs Eastbourne
U12’s League match with Eastbourne.On a bright Sunday morning on the Sunshine Coast. Hill set them-self up...
Burgess Hill Under 14s vs Uckfield
For the last league game of the season, Burgess Hill hosted Uckfield at Poveys Close in what promised to...
League Standings:
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lewes | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 98 | 72 | 26 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Burgess Hill | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 89 | 79 | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Eastbourne | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 98 | 92 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 |  Crawley | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 52 | 32 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Hellingly | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 95 | 66 | 29 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Barns Green | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 97 | 109 | -12 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |  Plumpton | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 84 | -14 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |  Hove 2’s | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 86 | -44 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |  Haywards Heath 2’s | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 136 | -85 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  East Grinstead | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 36 | 99 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Seaford | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 55 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Ditchling | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 134 | -114 | 0 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Worthing Azurians | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 7 | 117 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Brighton 3’s | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 10 | 55 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Burgess Hill 2’s | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 74 | -50 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Chichester 3’s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Horsham 3’s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Sea Serpents | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Holbrook | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Crawley 2’s | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 65 | -55 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Littlehampton | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62 | -62 | 0 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horsham 3’s | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 479 | 85 | 394 | 0 | 36 |
| 2 | Sea Serpents | 7 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 352 | 378 | -26 | 0 | 32 |
| 3 |  Bognor 3’s | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 256 | 172 | 84 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 | Crawley 3’s | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 198 | 131 | 67 | 0 | 16 |
| 5 |  BSMS (Medics) | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 179 | 328 | -149 | 0 | 12 |
| 6 | Worthing Knights | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 118 | 153 | -35 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Burgess Hill 3’s | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 61 | 396 | -335 | 0 | 4 |
Black Widows
| Pos | Team | AG | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Westcliff | 0 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 273 | 115 | 158 | 0 | 28 |
| 2 |  Pulborough Ladies | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 266 | 80 | 186 | 0 | 24 |
| 3 |  Old Caterhamians Ladies | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 175 | 199 | -24 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 |  Black Widows | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 214 | 244 | -30 | 0 | 12 |
| 5 |  Dartfordians Ladies | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 320 | -290 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Results:
3:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Crawley |
36 - 7Harvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Hove 2's |
50 - 29Harvey's of Sussex 1
Lewes vs Burgess Hill |
24 - 22Harvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Plumpton |
20 - 8HARVEYS SUSSEX SHIELD
Uckfield vs Burgess Hill |
2:30 pmHARVEYS SUSSEX VASE / SALVER
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Littlehampton: SX Vase Round 1 |
17 - 12Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Holbrook |
7 - 62Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Worthing Azurians |
52 - 0Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs St Francis |
45 - 22Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Steyning vs Burgess Hill 2's |
0 - 40Harvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Burgess Hill 3’s vs Worthing Knights |
0 - 40Harvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Burgess Hill 3’s vs Sea Serpents |
3:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Horsham 3’s vs Burgess Hill 3's |
40 - 0Harvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Sea Serpents vs Burgess Hill 3's |
0 - 40Harvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Burgess Hill 3’s vs Crawley 3's |
14 - 51Women's NC South East South 3 18-19
Black Widows vs Westcliff |
46 - 21Women's NC South East South 3 18-19
Old Caterhamians Ladies vs Black Widows |
33 - 15Women's NC South East South 3 18-19
Black Widows vs Dartfordians Ladies |
15 - 12Women's NC South East South 3 18-19
Westcliff vs Black Widows |
0 - 44Women's NC South East South 3 18-19
Black Widows vs Pulborough Ladies |
Affiliations:
Poveys Close
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9TA
JUNIORS
OFFICERS
President
James Shillaker
Chair
Simon Lashley
Secretary
Robin Roberts
Treasurer
Louise Skelhorn
