 Fixtures |
THIS WEEK'S MATCHES FROM THE 09-05-2008 |
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ALL MATCHES 2.30PM KICK OFF UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ...more
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| 23/05/08 |
2008 AGM - FRIDAY 23rd MAY |
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| The 2008 AGM will be held in the Clubhouse on Friday 23rd May starting at 8.00 pm sharp..... ...more |
| 16/05/08 |
BRFC GOLF CLASSIC |
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| Click for more information on the 2008 Golf Classic. ...more |
| 08/05/08 |
ACTION FROM THE PORTADOWN OVER 35s TOURNAMENT |
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 Click here to see photos from Bann's recent matches in the Portadown Over 35 tournament..... ...more |
| 07/05/08 |
U-18s FALL TO HINCH IN FLOODLIT FINAL |
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| Derby rivals add Nutty Krust Trophy to Ulster League ...more |
| 04/05/08 |
ELVs TO BE TRIALLED IN COMING SEASON |
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 The International Rugby Board have announced a global trial of Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for a 12 month period starting on August 1, 2008.... ...more |
| 03/05/08 |
2007/2008 SEASON AWARDS |
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 Colin Bickerstaff's consistent performances this season earned him 1st XV Player of the Year Award, whilst Matthew Irvine's hard work was recognised with the Most Improved Player Award. ...more |
| 03/05/08 |
BRFC AFTER-FORMAL IN AID OF ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY |
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 The weekend's rugby club festivities don't end after the formal as the club will be hosting a fundraising disco and prize draw in aid of the Alzheimer's Society on Saturday night. ...more |
| 02/05/08 |
PICTURES FROM LADIES COMMITTEE DINNER AND AGM |
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 Click here for pictures from the recent ladies committee dinner.... ...more |
| 22/04/08 |
U18s INTO FINAL OF NUTTY KRUST |
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 Two first half tries were just enough to see the Under-18s hold out .... ...more |
| 14/04/08 |
U18's INTO NUTTY KRUST SEMIS |
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| Bann’s Under-18 side battled their way through to the semi-final ... ...more |
| 12/04/08 |
BANN MISS OUT ON PLACE IN FINAL |
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| Bruff juggernaut rolls on ...more |
| 10/04/08 |
SKERRIES TOO STRONG FOR 16's |
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 First half blitz sees Leinster champs through to All-Ireland final ...more |
| 09/04/08 |
TYRONE MAKES SECOND APPEARANCE FOR BAA-BAAS |
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 Tyrone Howe came off the bench to make his second appearance in the famous black and white hoops as the Barbarians ran in seven tries for a 43-0 win over Edinburgh Accies.
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| 01/04/08 |
ACTION FROM U18s MATCH WITH CAMPHILL |
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 Click here to see action from a Banbridge U18XV against touring Camphill ...more |
| 30/03/08 |
BRUFF TOO STRONG FOR BANN |
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 Bann succumbed to Division 3 winners Bruff in their last league fixture... ...more |
| 26/03/08 |
PRESIDENT DROPS IN |
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 Club President Brian Clinghan travelled to the final away game of the season in style, landing on the side pitch at Midleton by helicopter, courtesy of club sponsor Barney McKevitt.
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| 26/03/08 |
HAPPY EASTER FOR FIRSTS |
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| Midleton blitzed in second half ...more |
| 24/03/08 |
YOUNG THIRDS TEAM LOSES IN BANGOR |
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 The Thirds completed their league fixtures on Saturday losing to Bangor.. ...more |
| 19/03/08 |
MIXED RESULTS IN YOUTH CUP GAMES |
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| All three of Bann’s youth teams met their Ballynahinch counterparts.. ...more |
| 19/03/08 |
AIL PREVIEW - MIDLETON |
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| Queen’s’ 27-21 win at Waterpark on St Patrick’s Day saw them swap... ...more |
| 19/03/08 |
SECONDS REACH JUNIOR CUP QUARTERS |
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| Banbridge Seconds qualified for the quarter-finals of the Junior Cup by completing their section programme with a 100% record.
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| 19/03/08 |
18s PROGRESS IN NUTTY KRUST |
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 Bann’ Under-18 side saw off the challenge of Dromore .... ...more |
| 17/03/08 |
MIXED FORTUNES IN CUPS |
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| The Fifths cup run ended in semi-final defeat at the hands of Ards 4ths.. ...more |
| 16/03/08 |
BLUE SOX TOUR DATES CONFIRMED |
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| The date for the Blue Sox tour to........................ ...more |
| 12/03/08 |
KENNEDY RETURNS TO BAA-BAAS SQUAD |
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 Andy Kennedy has been named in the Barbarians squad to face Bedford RFC in the 81st Mobbs Memorial Match, on Tuesday 18 March. ...more |
| 04/03/08 |
BANN BACK UP TO THIRD IN LEAGUE |
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 Banbridge’s tenth win of the season lifted them into third place ..... ...more |
| 03/03/08 |
U16 DISPATCH VIRGINIA IN FIRST ROUND OF CUP |
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 Marc Eadie’s Under-16 squad were also too strong for their Virginia counterparts, scoring 55 points without reply.......... ...more |
| 03/03/08 |
U14s COMPLETE YOUTH SWEEP |
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| Patrick Mackin did the early damage in the Under-14s’ 42-12 win .... ...more |
| 02/03/08 |
U18's PROGRESS IN CUP |
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 The U18s registered a comfortable win against Virginia to progress into the next round of the cup.
The Under-18s notched up a total of 12 tries with centre Mark Adamson top-scoring with three. ...more |
| 26/02/08 |
2NDS CONTINUE WINNING FORM |
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| Last Saturday Bann Seconds entertained Ards Seconds at a wind-swept Rifle Park..... ...more |
| 24/02/08 |
MCILWAINE EXTRA TIME PEN SENDS 5THS INTO SEMIS |
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 John McIlwaine cooly slotted the winning penalty deep into the second half of injury time to send the Fifths into the semi final of the McCambley Cup. ...more |
| 24/02/08 |
BANN STILL IN PROMOTION RACE - JUST |
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| Banbridge kept their promotion hopes alive for another week at least with a hard-earned win at Connemara last Saturday..... ...more |
| 19/02/08 |
ACTION FROM THE MINIS AT THE WEEKEND |
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| Photos from the Minis in action at the weekend. ...more |
| 19/02/08 |
BANN 16s TO REPRESENT ULSTER IN ALL IRELAND SEMIS |
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 Bann’s Under-16 side saw off the challenge of Ballymena in Saturday’s Ulster League Play-Off final at Lisburn.
The Rifle Park lads were missing injured regulars Stephen Irvine and Clarke McAllister from their starting line-up. But they still had too much skill and power for the opposition....... ...more |
| 18/02/08 |
MINI'S FEATURE AT RAVENHILL |
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The Under 10 minis were invited to play at Ravenhill on Friday .... ...more |
| 18/02/08 |
5's REIGN SUPREME IN LOCAL DERBY |
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| The 5’s league campaign continues to gain momentum with an emphatic 83 – 0 home win........................ ...more |
| 18/02/08 |
DEFEAT AT DUB STRIKES BLOW TO PROMOTION RACE |
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| Banbridge’s hopes of promotion out of All-Ireland League Division 3.... ...more |
| 14/02/08 |
BANN WIN IN WELL TO GO THIRD |
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Tries from Stuart Wilson, Jeff Dodds and Adam Waugh see Well lose unbeaten home record ...more |
| 09/02/08 |
SECONDS WIN COMFORTABLY AGAINST MALONE |
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Four tries supplemented by 11 points from Albert Finney's boot saw Bann defeat Malone ...more |
| 05/02/08 |
ULSTER RUGBY SUMMER CAMP COMING TO BANBRIDGE |
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.jpg) The summer camp for boys and girls aged 6 to 13 will run from the 30th June until the 4th July with IRFU qualified coaches taking a series of fun exercises aimed at improving skills. ...more |
| 04/02/08 |
FIFTHS MARCH INTO MCCAMBLEY QUARTERS |
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Bann Fifths Defeat 'Gannon in Cup
The Fifths McCambley Cup campaign continues to gain momentum .... ...more |
| 29/01/08 |
U16's WIN PREMIER LEAGUE |
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A win tonight in the Premier League against Ballynahinch has secured... ...more |
| 29/01/08 |
BANN STAY IN TOUCH |
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| Seventh AIL win keeps Firsts in promotion hunt ...more |
| 29/01/08 |
SLUGGISH 16s LEAVE IT LATE |
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| One win needed to clinch league ...more |
| 29/01/08 |
U-16s SECURE PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE |
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| Early three-try blitz paves way to win over 'Hinch ...more |
| 29/01/08 |
14s EASE HOME AGAINST ARDS |
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| Hat-tricks for Mackin and Doherty ...more |
| 29/01/08 |
NARROW WIN FOR 18s |
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| Second half tries secure points ...more |
| 28/01/08 |
YOUTH v HINCH FLOODLIT FIXTURES THIS WEEK |
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| U14s, U16s and U18s league fixtures have been rearranged ..... ...more |
| 26/01/08 |
ALEX WAUGH 1945-2008 |
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| It was with great sadness that the Club heard of the death of Alec Waugh, a great friend of all at Rifle Park.
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| 23/01/08 |
BALLYMACARN TRIP FOR SENIOR CUP 1ST ROUND |
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| Banbridge have been drawn against Ballynahinch in the 1st round ..... ...more |
| 20/01/08 |
FIFTHS WINNING FORM CONTINUES |
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| Wily forwards lay the foundation ...more |
| 14/01/08 |
BANN CLOSE THE GAP |
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Jeff Dodds touched down for his 5th try of the AIL campaign Promotion hopes still alive after Ulster derby win ...more |
| 14/01/08 |
WEDDING DAY BLUES FOR SECONDS |
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| Depleted team crashes out of Towns' Cup ...more |
| 11/01/08 |
BANN DRAW VIRGINIA IN YOUTH CUPS |
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U18s, U16s (above) and U14s draw Virginia in the cup The draw for the U18, U16 and U14 Cups was made on 9th January.... ...more |
| 08/01/08 |
WEIR AND IRVINE TO FEATURE FOR ULSTER YOUTH |
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 Bann U18 Hooker Jonathan Weir will captain Ulster Youth this Sunday against Glasgow and District U18. He is joined in the side by Steven Irvine who will start in the back row. The match will be played in Stranraer (Wigtonshire RFC) kicking off at 11.30am.
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| 06/01/08 |
BONUS POINT WIN SEES BANN MOVE THIRD |
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Stuart Wilson's last minute try claimed Bann a bonus point in their 27-0 win over Waterpark.... ...more |
| 05/01/08 |
CUP FEVER TAKES HOLD |
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| For the 2nd's, 3rd's and 4th's cup fever takes over this week.
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| 03/01/08 |
FIFTHS END YEAR IN STYLE AGAINST ARMAGH 3RDS |
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| A great performance saw Bann Fifths end the year in style defeating Armagh thirds at Rifle Park.
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| 01/01/08 |
MONAGHAN AT THE DOUBLE IN COMMUNITY CUPS |
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| Bann’s Under-14 and Under-16 teams both came second best ... ...more |
| 01/01/08 |
NINE TRY PRE-CHRISTMAS FEAST |
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| There was plenty of festive cheer about Rifle Park ..... ...more |
| 18/12/07 |
YOUTH TEAMS CONTEST ARMAGH FINALS |
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| U-16s & U-14s in action on Wednesday night ...more |
| 18/12/07 |
FIVE POINT HAUL FROM JUDGES ROAD |
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| A game against bottom-of-the-table City of Derry ... ...more |
| 18/12/07 |
SECONDS REIGN OVER QUEEN'S |
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| Five try haul as forwards dominate ...more |
| 18/12/07 |
FIVES THRIVE UNDER CARRICK LIGHTS |
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| Acheson's men progress in Cup ...more |
| 16/12/07 |
Results for Saturday 15th December |
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| The 1st XV recorded a bonus point win................... ...more |
| 16/12/07 |
POWERADE TOWNS CUP DRAW |
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| The draw for the 1st round of the Powerade Towns Cup was made at Ravenhill last week and.............. ...more |
| 05/12/07 |
Bann lose to tryless Carlow |
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| Banbridge’s trip to play Co Carlow last Saturday ....... ...more |
| 05/12/07 |
FOURTHS HOLD OUT 'DEE |
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| Bann Fourths exacted revenge on Donaghadee Seconds ...more |
| 05/12/07 |
BATTLING 18s AT THEIR BEST |
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| Bann’s Under-18s produced what was arguably their best performance ...more |
| 05/12/07 |
14s DEFENSIVE FRAILTIES EXPOSED |
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| Bann U-14s lost out to Malone by the odd try ........ ...more |
| 02/12/07 |
RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER |
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| The 1st XV suffered a setback when............. ...more |
| 30/11/07 |
PHOTOS OF UNDER 16s |
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| For a couple of late photos of the Under 16's top of the table clash check out the match report below. |
| 27/11/07 |
BANN U-14s 31 LURGAN U-14s 5 |
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| U-14s progress to semi-final of Community Cup ...more |
| 27/11/07 |
INSTONIANS V BANN |
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| Bann fielded an understrength team for the penultimate game of their Ulster League campaign ............ ...more |
| 27/11/07 |
INSTONIANS SECONDS 35 BANN SECONDS 5 |
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| Instonians Seconds made it a club double on Saturday ....... ...more |
| 27/11/07 |
CITY OF DERRY U-18s 7 BANN U-18s 5 |
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| An ill-disciplined second half display ... ...more |
| 27/11/07 |
CITY OF DERRY U-16s 0 BANN U-16s 24 |
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| U-16s win top of table clash ...more |
| 27/11/07 |
CITY OF DERRY U14s 34 BANN U14s 10 |
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| With Bann having to battle hard ..... ...more |
| 25/11/07 |
UNDER-20s GAME AT 'HINCH |
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| The Under-20s League kicks off this week..... ...more |
| 20/11/07 |
ANOTHER BONUS POINT WIN FOR BANN |
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| Banbridge picked up their third All-Ireland League win in four outings............. ...more |
| 20/11/07 |
3RDs GET BACK ON TRACK |
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| If Bann Thirds’ performance lacked something of the flair shown in recent league games............... ...more |
| 20/11/07 |
SIMPLE MISTAKES PROVE COSTLY FOR UNDER 18s |
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| Bann’s Under-18s made it all too easy for Ballynahinch................ ...more |
| 20/11/07 |
UNDER 16s GOING STRONG |
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| Banbridge Under-16s kept their bid for league honours on track.......... ...more |
| 20/11/07 |
UNDER 14s LOSE FOR FIRST TIME |
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| The Under-14s unbeaten run in the Ulster Premier League was brought to a halt................. ...more |
| 18/11/07 |
APOLOGIES FROM THE WEB TEAM |
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| The Web team appreciate that the service has not.................... ...more |
| 18/11/07 |
JUNIOR RUGBY PHOTOS |
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| Some snaps of the Junior Club in action last week........ ...more |
| 16/11/07 |
SIX TRY ROMP FOR BANN |
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| Banbridge got their season back on track in style when they inflicted a six-try trouncing on Nenagh in last Saturday’s All-Ireland game........... ...more |
| 16/11/07 |
BANN 3RDS LET IT SLIP |
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| Bann’s flamboyant Third team maintained their enterprising style of play in last Saturday’s Junior League game but............. ...more |
| 16/11/07 |
FIFTHS' STILL FLYING HIGH |
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| The Fifths’ league campaign continues to gain momentum, their latest outing generating a well-deserved at Lurgan on Saturday......... ...more |
| 16/11/07 |
Under 18's going well |
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| Bann’s Under-18 side recorded their second successive win in the Ulster Premier League when........ ...more |
| 16/11/07 |
Under 16's steamroll on |
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| Bann’s Under-16 side continued on their winning way with another emphatic win over visitors Rainey............. ...more |
| 16/11/07 |
Excellent win for Under 14s |
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| Bann’s U-14s proved too strong for Rainey in this Ulster Premier League fixture.
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| 16/11/07 |
UNDER 16s THROTTLE COLERAINE |
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| Marc Eadie’s Under-16 squad romped home.......... ...more |
| 10/11/07 |
Results from Saturday 11th November |
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| The 1st XV had a bonus point win at................ ...more |
| 10/11/07 |
BANN PIPPED AT THE POST |
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| A penalty three minutes from the final whistle of last Saturday’s game deprived Banbridge of a second successive win in the All-Ireland League......... ...more |
| 03/11/07 |
RESULT OF THE DAY FOR 2NDs |
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| Bann Seconds followed up their win at Qualifying Section Two side Carrick with an even more noteworthy success........... ...more |
| 03/11/07 |
3RDs TAKE THE POINTS AT LARNE |
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| After a slow start, during which Larne raced into a 10 point lead......... ...more |
| 29/10/07 |
BANN KICK OFF AIL WITH BONUS POINT WIN AT RAINEY |
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| Banbridge’s All Ireland League campaign got off to the best possible start with a four try bonus point win .... ...more |
| 29/10/07 |
JUNIOR CUP WIN FOR SECONDS |
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| Little tries do the trick ...more |
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| Check out the strange creatures that attended the Monsters Ball. ...more |
| 22/10/07 |
CONFIDENCE BOOSTING WIN FOR BANN AHEAD OF AIL |
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| If Banbridge needed a confidence boost in advance of the start of the All-Ireland League programme..... ...more |
| 22/10/07 |
BANN CUBS WHIP COOKE |
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| Cowan shines as Thirds do the double ...more |
| 21/10/07 |
Results for Saturday 20th October |
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| The 1st XV had a home win against............... ...more |
| 15/10/07 |
HINCH TOPPLED BY STRONG SECONDS |
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| Hill touchdown sees Little lads home ...more |
| 08/10/07 |
BECTIVE KNOCK BANN OUT OF CUP |
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| Banbridge made an early exit from the AIB Senior Cup, conceding four tries in a defeat by Bective Rangers.
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| 06/10/07 |
POINTS SHARED IN ABANDONED GAME |
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| This opening game of the Ulster Premier League was marred by an injury to Bann player Gareth Hammond ...more |
| 27/09/07 |
BLUE SOX TOUR 2008 |
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| With the Blue Sox XV departing for Munich.................. ...more |
| 24/09/07 |
CLINICAL 'QUINS SINK BANN |
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| Bann fell to their fourth defeat in six Ulster League outings..... ...more |
| 24/09/07 |
VALIANT SECONDS DEFEATED AT THE DEATH ... AGAIN |
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| Bann Seconds lost out to ‘Quins Seconds in the closing minutes ..... ...more |
| 24/09/07 |
YOUNG BACKS PROVIDE IMPETUS FOR THIRDS VICTORY |
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| Bann Thirds continued their winning home form.... ...more |
| 24/09/07 |
FIFTHS FARE NO BETTER IN BUTLER SHIELD RE-RUN |
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| Bann Fifths have had little success in recent trips to the Palace Grounds.. ...more |
| 23/09/07 |
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