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.
Burgess Hill Rugby Club News:
Burgess Hill vs East Grinstead
With an ever increasing injury list the All Blacks made 10 changes to the side the faced Crawley the week...
BHRFC Youth – Under 14’s Vs Uckfield
Burgess Hill Under 14s started 2019 with 2 hard Wednesday and Sunday training sessions before heading into...
BHRFC Youth – W/C 14th January
Good morning all,It was great to see very busy pitches at the Club yesterday as our U10s hosted Brighton...
Black Widows V Old Cats
Black Widows 26 – 24 Old CaterhamiansWith Christmas done and dusted, the Black Widows welcomed Old...
BHRFC Youth – W/C 31st December
A very Happy New Year to you all - I hope you have all enjoyed a very merry Christmas and are looking...
Burgess Hill vs Seaford
1st XV match report, Saturday 15th December @home to Seaford. Last Saturday the Sussex All Blacks hosted...
League Standings:
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Crawley | 0 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 451 | 224 | 227 | 0 | 44 |
| 2 | Burgess Hill | 2 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 382 | 245 | 137 | 0 | 44 |
| 3 |  Eastbourne | 6 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 402 | 220 | 182 | 0 | 34 |
| 4 |  East Grinstead | 2 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 300 | 334 | -34 | 0 | 19 |
| 5 |  Plumpton | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 207 | 456 | -249 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |  Uckfield | 0 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 366 | 175 | 191 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Seaford | 1 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 246 | 348 | -102 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |  Ditchling | 2 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 122 | 474 | -352 | 0 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | AW | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hove 3’s | 6 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 644 | 117 | 527 | 0 | 52 |
| 2 |  Steyning | 8 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 450 | 189 | 261 | 0 | 44 |
| 3 |  Sussex Police | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 451 | 188 | 263 | 0 | 40 |
| 4 | Burgess Hill 2’s | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 377 | 370 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| 5 |  Littlehampton | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 240 | 387 | -147 | 0 | 20 |
| 6 |  Pulborough 3’s | 1 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 182 | 425 | -243 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | St. Francis 2’s | 3 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 140 | 405 | -265 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 |  Shoreham 2’s | 2 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 97 | 500 | -403 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 |  Horsham 3’s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Hove | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | St Francis | 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 | Pulborough Ladies | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 39 | 193 | 0 | 20 |
| 2 |  Westcliff | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 146 | 89 | 57 | 0 | 16 |
| 3 |  Black Widows | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 179 | 147 | 32 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 |  Old Caterhamians Ladies | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 78 | 111 | -33 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Dartfordians Ladies | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 274 | -249 | 0 | 0 |
Previous Results:
2:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs Eastbourne |
27 - 13Harvey's of Sussex 1
Uckfield vs Burgess Hill |
3:00 pmHARVEYS SUSSEX SHIELD
Eastbourne V Burgess Hill |
31 - 26Harvey's of Sussex 1
Burgess Hill vs East Grinstead |
30 - 28Harvey's of Sussex 1
Crawley vs Burgess Hill |
2:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Forwards Choice'
Sussex Police vs Burgess Hill 2's |
2:00 pmHarvey's of Sussex 3 'Forwards Choice'
Hove vs Burgess Hill 2's |
25 - 22Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Forwards Choice'
Sussex Police vs Burgess Hill 2's |
12 - 20Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Forwards Choice'
Littlehampton vs Burgess Hill 2's |
43 - 7Harvey's of Sussex 3 'Forwards Choice'
Burgess Hill 2’s vs St. Francis 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 |
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
