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
Seaford vs Burgess Hill |
Cup Games:
3:00 pmHARVEYS SUSSEX SHIELD
Eastbourne V Burgess Hill |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Burgess Hill 3’s vs Horsham 3's |
Cup Games:
 
2:00 pmWomen's NC South East South 3 18-19
Black Widows vs Southend Ladies |
Burgess Hill Rugby Club News:
BHRFC Youth – Under 14’s Vs Horsham
Burgess Hill Vs Horsham (Under 14s Storm League) Burgess Hill travelled to Horsham to play the first match...
BHRFC Youth – W/C 8th October
All, Once again, we had a beautiful day for rugby yesterday - heavy rain Saturday to soften the pitches...
BHRFC Youth – Under 14’s Vs East Grinstead
Burgess Hill Under 14s played their first home league game against an unknown East Grinstead team. The...
East Grinstead vs Burgess Hill
East Grinstead 27 vs 29 Burgess Hill 1st XV match report Saturday 29th September away to East Grinstead. Last...
BHRFC Youth – W/C 1st October
Good morning all I hope you and your children had the opportunity to enjoy their rugby yesterday - a...
BHRFC Youth – W/C 24th September
Good morning all I hope you have all dried out after a wet morning of rugby yesterday - many...
League Standings:
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burgess Hill | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 161 | 70 | 91 | 0 | 20 |
| 2 |  Crawley | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 155 | 57 | 98 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 |  Plumpton | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 58 | 146 | -88 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | Eastbourne | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 63 | 83 | -20 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |  East Grinstead | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 94 | 125 | -31 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Uckfield | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 74 | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Seaford | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 93 | 67 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |  Ditchling | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 167 | -147 | 0 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Steyning | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 19 | 151 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 |  Hove 3’s | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 27 | 145 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Burgess Hill 2’s | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 113 | 61 | 52 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 |  Sussex Police | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 57 | 43 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 |  Pulborough 3’s | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 127 | 95 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 |  Littlehampton | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 151 | -110 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Horsham 3’s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | St. Francis 2’s | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 160 | -150 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Shoreham 2’s | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 180 | -163 | 0 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horsham 3’s | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 36 | 74 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  BSMS (Medics) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 15 | 75 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 |  Sea Serpents | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 144 | 173 | -29 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | Crawley 3’s | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Worthing Knights | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 26 | -14 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Burgess Hill 3’s | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 62 | -47 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Bognor 3’s | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 69 | -52 | 0 | 0 |
Black Widows
| Pos | Team | AG | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulborough Ladies | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 39 | 109 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Westcliff | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 43 | -2 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Black Widows | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 49 | -25 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Dartfordians Ladies | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | -36 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |  Old Caterhamians Ladies | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 56 | -46 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Results:
22 - 19Harvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Eastbourne |
27 - 29Harvey's of Sussex 1
East Grinstead vs Burgess Hill |
55 - 0Harvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Ditchling |
14 - 30Harvey's of Sussex 1
Plumpton vs Burgess Hill |
25 - 10Harvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Crawley |
3:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Forwards Choice'
Hove 3’s vs Burgess Hill 2's |
3:00 pmHARVEYS SUSSEX BOWL
Hove 3’s vs Burgess Hill 2’s |
40 - 0Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Forwards Choice'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Shoreham 2's |
46 - 38Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Forwards Choice'
Pulborough 3’s vs Burgess Hill 2's |
35 - 15Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Forwards Choice'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Sussex Police |
3:00 pmHARVEYS SUSSEX VASE / SALVER
Bognor 3’s vs Burgess Hill 3’s |
15 - 62Harvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Burgess Hill 3’s vs Sea Serpents |
PostponedHarvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Crawley 3’s vs Burgess Hill 3's |
PostponedHarvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Burgess Hill 3’s vs Bognor 3's |
78 - 10Harvey's of Sussex 4 West 'Wild Hop'
Littlehampton vs Burgess Hill 3's |
PostponedWomen’s NC South East 3
Lewes 2’s Ladies vs Black Widows |
0 - 40Women’s NC South East 3
Black Widows vs Lewes 2's Ladies |
109 - 0Women’s NC South East 3
Hove 2’s Ladies vs Black Widows |
0 - 40Women’s NC South East 3
Black Widows vs Heathfield & Waldron Ladies |
7 - 51Women’s NC South East 3
Black Widows vs Hove 2’s Ladies |
Affiliations:
Poveys Close
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9TA
JUNIORS
OFFICERS
President
James Shillaker
Chair
Simon Lashley
Secretary
Robin Roberts
Treasurer
Louise Skelhorn
