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Fixtures THIS WEEK'S MATCHES FROM THE 09-05-2008
ALL MATCHES 2.30PM KICK OFF UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ...more
23/05/08 2008 AGM - FRIDAY 23rd MAY  
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
Click for more information on the 2008 Golf Classic. ...more
08/05/08 ACTION FROM THE PORTADOWN OVER 35s TOURNAMENT
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  
Derby rivals add Nutty Krust Trophy to Ulster League ...more
04/05/08 ELVs TO BE TRIALLED IN COMING SEASON
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
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
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
Click here for pictures from the recent ladies committee dinner.... ...more
22/04/08 U18s INTO FINAL OF NUTTY KRUST

Two first half tries were just enough to see the Under-18s hold out .... ...more

14/04/08 U18's INTO NUTTY KRUST SEMIS
Bann’s Under-18 side battled their way through to the semi-final ... ...more
12/04/08 BANN MISS OUT ON PLACE IN FINAL
Bruff juggernaut rolls on ...more
10/04/08 SKERRIES TOO STRONG FOR 16's
First half blitz sees Leinster champs through to All-Ireland final ...more
09/04/08 TYRONE MAKES SECOND APPEARANCE FOR BAA-BAAS
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.  ...more
01/04/08 ACTION FROM U18s MATCH WITH CAMPHILL
Click here to see action from a Banbridge U18XV against touring Camphill ...more
30/03/08 BRUFF TOO STRONG FOR BANN
Bann succumbed to Division 3 winners Bruff in their last league fixture... ...more
26/03/08 PRESIDENT DROPS IN
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.  ...more
26/03/08 HAPPY EASTER FOR FIRSTS  
Midleton blitzed in second half ...more
24/03/08 YOUNG THIRDS TEAM LOSES IN BANGOR
The Thirds completed their league fixtures on Saturday losing to Bangor.. ...more
19/03/08 MIXED RESULTS IN YOUTH CUP GAMES  
All three of Bann’s youth teams met their Ballynahinch counterparts.. ...more
19/03/08 AIL PREVIEW - MIDLETON  
Queen’s’ 27-21 win at Waterpark on St Patrick’s Day saw them swap... ...more
19/03/08 SECONDS REACH JUNIOR CUP QUARTERS  
Banbridge Seconds qualified for the quarter-finals of the Junior Cup by completing their section programme with a 100% record.  ...more
19/03/08 18s PROGRESS IN NUTTY KRUST
Bann’ Under-18 side saw off the challenge of Dromore .... ...more
17/03/08 MIXED FORTUNES IN CUPS  
The Fifths cup run ended in semi-final defeat at the hands of Ards 4ths.. ...more
16/03/08 BLUE SOX TOUR DATES CONFIRMED  
The date for the Blue Sox tour to........................ ...more
12/03/08 KENNEDY RETURNS TO BAA-BAAS SQUAD
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
Banbridge’s tenth win of the season lifted them into third place ..... ...more
03/03/08 U16 DISPATCH VIRGINIA IN FIRST ROUND OF CUP
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
Patrick Mackin did the early damage in the Under-14s’ 42-12 win .... ...more
02/03/08 U18's PROGRESS IN CUP
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.

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26/02/08 2NDS CONTINUE WINNING FORM  
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  
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  
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
Photos from the Minis in action at the weekend. ...more
19/02/08 BANN 16s TO REPRESENT ULSTER IN ALL IRELAND SEMIS
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

The Under 10 minis were invited to play at Ravenhill on Friday .... ...more
18/02/08 5's REIGN SUPREME IN LOCAL DERBY  
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  
Banbridge’s hopes of promotion out of All-Ireland League Division 3.... ...more
14/02/08 BANN WIN IN WELL TO GO THIRD  

Tries from Stuart Wilson, Jeff Dodds and Adam Waugh see Well lose unbeaten home record ...more
09/02/08 SECONDS WIN COMFORTABLY AGAINST MALONE

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
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  

Bann Fifths Defeat 'Gannon in Cup

The Fifths McCambley Cup campaign continues to gain momentum .... ...more
29/01/08 U16's WIN PREMIER LEAGUE  

A win tonight in the Premier League against Ballynahinch has secured... ...more
29/01/08 BANN STAY IN TOUCH  
Seventh AIL win keeps Firsts in promotion hunt ...more
29/01/08 SLUGGISH 16s LEAVE IT LATE  
One win needed to clinch league ...more
29/01/08 U-16s SECURE PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE  
Early three-try blitz paves way to win over 'Hinch ...more
29/01/08 14s EASE HOME AGAINST ARDS  
Hat-tricks for Mackin and Doherty ...more
29/01/08 NARROW WIN FOR 18s  
Second half tries secure points ...more
28/01/08 YOUTH v HINCH FLOODLIT FIXTURES THIS WEEK  
U14s, U16s and U18s league fixtures have been rearranged ..... ...more
26/01/08 ALEX WAUGH 1945-2008  
It was with great sadness that the Club heard of the death of Alec Waugh, a great friend of all at Rifle Park.  ...more
23/01/08 BALLYMACARN TRIP FOR SENIOR CUP 1ST ROUND  
Banbridge have been drawn against Ballynahinch in the 1st round ..... ...more
20/01/08 FIFTHS WINNING FORM CONTINUES
Wily forwards lay the foundation ...more
14/01/08 BANN CLOSE THE GAP  

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  
Depleted team crashes out of Towns' Cup ...more
11/01/08 BANN DRAW VIRGINIA IN YOUTH CUPS  

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  
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.  ...more
06/01/08 BONUS POINT WIN SEES BANN MOVE THIRD

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  
For the 2nd's, 3rd's and 4th's cup fever takes over this week.  ...more
03/01/08 FIFTHS END YEAR IN STYLE AGAINST ARMAGH 3RDS
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  
Bann’s Under-14 and Under-16 teams both came second best ... ...more
01/01/08 NINE TRY PRE-CHRISTMAS FEAST
There was plenty of festive cheer about Rifle Park ..... ...more
18/12/07 YOUTH TEAMS CONTEST ARMAGH FINALS  
U-16s & U-14s in action on Wednesday night ...more
18/12/07 FIVE POINT HAUL FROM JUDGES ROAD  
A game against bottom-of-the-table City of Derry ... ...more
18/12/07 SECONDS REIGN OVER QUEEN'S  
Five try haul as forwards dominate ...more
18/12/07 FIVES THRIVE UNDER CARRICK LIGHTS  
Acheson's men progress in Cup ...more
16/12/07 Results for Saturday 15th December  
The 1st XV recorded a bonus point win................... ...more
16/12/07 POWERADE TOWNS CUP DRAW  
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  
Banbridge’s trip to play Co Carlow last Saturday ....... ...more
05/12/07 FOURTHS HOLD OUT 'DEE  
Bann Fourths exacted revenge on Donaghadee Seconds  ...more
05/12/07 BATTLING 18s AT THEIR BEST  
Bann’s Under-18s produced what was arguably their best performance  ...more
05/12/07 14s DEFENSIVE FRAILTIES EXPOSED  
Bann U-14s lost out to Malone by the odd try ........ ...more
02/12/07 RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER  
The 1st XV suffered a setback when............. ...more
30/11/07 PHOTOS OF UNDER 16s  
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  
U-14s progress to semi-final of Community Cup ...more
27/11/07 INSTONIANS V BANN  
Bann fielded an understrength team for the penultimate game of their Ulster League campaign ............ ...more
27/11/07 INSTONIANS SECONDS 35 BANN SECONDS 5  
Instonians Seconds made it a club double on Saturday ....... ...more
27/11/07 CITY OF DERRY U-18s 7 BANN U-18s 5  
An ill-disciplined second half display ... ...more
27/11/07 CITY OF DERRY U-16s 0 BANN U-16s 24
U-16s win top of table clash ...more
27/11/07 CITY OF DERRY U14s 34 BANN U14s 10  
With Bann having to battle hard ..... ...more
25/11/07 UNDER-20s GAME AT 'HINCH  
The Under-20s League kicks off this week..... ...more
20/11/07 ANOTHER BONUS POINT WIN FOR BANN  
Banbridge picked up their third All-Ireland League win in four outings............. ...more
20/11/07 3RDs GET BACK ON TRACK  
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
Bann’s Under-18s made it all too easy for Ballynahinch................ ...more
20/11/07 UNDER 16s GOING STRONG  
Banbridge Under-16s kept their bid for league honours on track.......... ...more
20/11/07 UNDER 14s LOSE FOR FIRST TIME  
The Under-14s unbeaten run in the Ulster Premier League was brought to a halt................. ...more
18/11/07 APOLOGIES FROM THE WEB TEAM  
The Web team appreciate that the service has not.................... ...more
18/11/07 JUNIOR RUGBY PHOTOS
Some snaps of the Junior Club in action last week........ ...more
16/11/07 SIX TRY ROMP FOR BANN  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
Bann’s U-14s proved too strong for Rainey in this Ulster Premier League fixture.  ...more
16/11/07 UNDER 16s THROTTLE COLERAINE  
Marc Eadie’s Under-16 squad romped home.......... ...more
10/11/07 Results from Saturday 11th November  
The 1st XV had a bonus point win at................ ...more
10/11/07 BANN PIPPED AT THE POST  
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  
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  
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  
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  
Little tries do the trick ...more
27/10/07 MONSTERS BALL
Check out the strange creatures that attended the Monsters Ball. ...more
22/10/07 CONFIDENCE BOOSTING WIN FOR BANN AHEAD OF AIL  
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  
Cowan shines as Thirds do the double ...more
21/10/07 Results for Saturday 20th October  
The 1st XV had a home win against............... ...more
15/10/07 HINCH TOPPLED BY STRONG SECONDS  
Hill touchdown sees Little lads home ...more
08/10/07 BECTIVE KNOCK BANN OUT OF CUP  
Banbridge made an early exit from the AIB Senior Cup, conceding four tries in a defeat by Bective Rangers.  ...more
06/10/07 POINTS SHARED IN ABANDONED GAME  
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  
With the Blue Sox XV departing for Munich.................. ...more
24/09/07 CLINICAL 'QUINS SINK BANN  
Bann fell to their fourth defeat in six Ulster League outings..... ...more
24/09/07 VALIANT SECONDS DEFEATED AT THE DEATH ... AGAIN  
Bann Seconds lost out to ‘Quins Seconds in the closing minutes ..... ...more
24/09/07 YOUNG BACKS PROVIDE IMPETUS FOR THIRDS VICTORY  
Bann Thirds continued their winning home form.... ...more
24/09/07 FIFTHS FARE NO BETTER IN BUTLER SHIELD RE-RUN  
Bann Fifths have had little success in recent trips to the Palace Grounds.. ...more
23/09/07