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:
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 1
Seaford vs Burgess Hill |
Cup Games:
2:30 pmHARVEYS SUSSEX SHIELD
Burgess Hill vs Eastbourne: SX Shield QF |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Crawley 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:
Burgess Hill Under-12s fundraising for first rugby tour
Rugby players from Burgess Hill’s Under-12s are holding a cycle challenge, fundraising quiz evening and raffle to raise money for their first tour.
BHRFC Youth – Under 12’s Vs Chichester
Burgess Hill RFC U12’s chalked up another win in their first competitive league campaign to maintain their unbeaten run this season. Playing the return fixture against a talented and organised Chichester development side, the Sussex All Blacks again hauled 5 tries, this time tightening the defence to secure the win 25-15, after a 25-25 draw away at Chi before the Christmas break.
BHRFC Vacancies
BHRFC have several roles within the club to be filled.
BHRFC Youth – Under 12’s Vs Crowborough
BHRFC U12’s Match report Vs Crowborough 8/12/19Burgess Hill RFC U12’s made the long trip to Crowborough on a sunny but...
BHRFC Youth – Under 12’s Vs Chichester
Match report BHRFC U12's vs Chichester U12'sBHRFC’s mighty Under 12’s maintain their unbeaten start to the season with...
England V South Africa World Cup Final
This Saturday we will be showing the Rugby World Cup Final between England and RSA KO 9am. The club will be open from...
League Standings:
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawley | 1 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 433 | 159 | 274 | 0 | 42 |
| 2 | Burgess Hill | 0 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 352 | 271 | 81 | 0 | 36 |
| 3 | Eastbourne | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 329 | 192 | 137 | 0 | 30 |
| 4 |  Hellingly | 0 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 344 | 316 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 5 |  Lewes | 4 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 228 | 240 | -12 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |  Barns Green | 3 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 200 | 297 | -97 | 0 | 14 |
| 7 |  Hove 2’s | 3 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 168 | 395 | -227 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 |  Haywards Heath 2’s | 1 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 97 | 411 | -314 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 |  East Grinstead | 7 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 379 | 199 | 180 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Seaford | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 274 | 322 | -48 | 0 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawley 2’s | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 321 | 202 | 119 | 0 | 28 |
| 2 |  Worthing Azurians | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 206 | 61 | 145 | 0 | 20 |
| 3 |  Holbrook | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 256 | 234 | 22 | 0 | 20 |
| 4 |  Brighton 3’s | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 220 | 191 | 29 | 0 | 16 |
| 5 |  Chichester 3’s | 3 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 207 | 343 | -136 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 | Littlehampton | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 173 | 193 | -20 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Burgess Hill 2’s | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 66 | 141 | -75 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 |  Horsham 3’s | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 84 | 168 | -84 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |  Sea Serpents | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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:
0 - 7Harvey's of Sussex 1
Eastbourne vs Burgess Hill |
13 - 12Harvey's of Sussex 1
Crawley vs Burgess Hill |
5 - 45Harvey's of Sussex 1
Hove 2’s vs Burgess Hill |
22 - 5Harvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Lewes |
10 - 43Harvey's of Sussex 1
Barns Green vs Burgess Hill |
2:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Sea Serpents vs Burgess Hill 2's |
12 - 32Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Chichester 3's |
43 - 3Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Crawley 2’s vs Burgess Hill 2's |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Littlehampton |
7 - 27Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Horsham 3’s 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
