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:
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 12’s Vs Haywards Heath
After a few weeks of no rugby it was good to be back on a pitch playing. Some changes to the squad with Eeson moving to inside centre.
CORONAVIRUS – UPDATE
Just a quick note to advise on the clubs position with regards the CoronaVirus outbreak that you can’t avoid on the news and Social Media streams.
GMS UPDATE – Adults and Youth
From next season all parents / guardians will have to have an account for themselves and their children through GMS. Setting this up is easy to do and will make signing up for membership though the BHRFC website much easier.
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.
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:
3:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Barns Green |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 1
East Grinstead vs Burgess Hill |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Hellingly |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Haywards Heath 2's |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 1
Seaford vs Burgess Hill |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Littlehampton vs Burgess Hill 2's |
2:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Worthing Azurians vs Burgess Hill 2's |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Holbrook vs Burgess Hill 2's |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Chichester 3’s vs Burgess Hill 2's |
2:30 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Olympia Ale'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs Horsham 3'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
