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Fixtures THIS WEEK'S MATCHES FROM THE 30-07-2010
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01/09/09 BANN RFC LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE  

You are currently viewing the old Banbridge RFC website. Click the image below to go to the new site.

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30/08/09 BIG BANN BBQ - SATURDAY 29th AUGUST  

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29/08/09 FRIENDS OF BANBRIDGE RFC  

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24/08/09 GRAND SLAM TROPHIES VISIT BANBRIDGE
Rory Best accompanied the Six Nations Trophy and Triple Crown Shield on its recent visit to Rifle Park. Young and old alike came to admire the silverware and have their photo taken with it. Click to see more photos.  ...more
23/08/09 BANN DEFEAT COOKE IN PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES
Banbridge eased themselves into the new rugby season with a win over Belfast side Cooke at Rifle Park last Saturday. With four new faces in their starting line-up, this was an encouraging opener for Andre Bester’s team ...more
22/08/09 BRFC FASHION SHOW - AUDITIONS 5th SEPTEMBER

The BRFC Fashion Show is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever. The Show will take place in November and budding models are wanted right now..... ...more
27/07/09 AIL AND ULSTER LEAGUE FIXTURES ANNOUNCED  
Click for the 1st XV All Ireland League and Ulster League results. ...more
24/07/09 PRE-SEASON TRAINING IS UNDERWAY - CLICK FOR PHOTOS

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15/07/09 TOUR REMINDER  
Just a reminder to the few tourists who have.................... ...more
30/06/09 RIFLE PARK HOSTS BRITISH PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Rifle Park was once again the venue for a major piping competiton, following on from hosting the European Championships 4 years ago with the British Championship on Saturday. ...more
07/06/09 BANBRIDGE RFC AGM  
The Annual General Meeting of Banbridge RFC took place on................. ...more
21/05/09 PHOTOS FROM THE MINI RUGBY AWARDS
Click for photos from the 2009 Mini Rugby Awards ...more
18/05/09 CENTRA ULSTER RUGBY SUMMER CAMP
Banbridge will once again play host to one of Ulster Rugby's Summer Camps, starting 29th June.

The Ulster Rugby Summer Camps are a great way to meet new friends, learn new rugby skills and meet your rugby heroes in a fun and safe environment.

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11/05/09 U18 CE BOWMAN CUP CHAMPIONS

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10/05/09 VALIANT U14s LOSE AT THE LAST
Bann’s Under-14 side, sponsored by The Leader, eventually succumbed to the greater power of a strong Malone outfit in Saturday’s Ulster final at Ravenhill.  ...more
07/05/09 U14s PRESENTED NEW TRACKSUITS AHEAD OF FINAL  

The U14s were presented with new tracksuits ahead of their U14 final on Saturday by sponsors Baird Bros, Eurofire and Franklins Kit Embroidery.  ...more
06/05/09 BANN P5s RUNNER UP AGAIN
Banbridge P5 mini rugby team again showed great character and consistency to get to their second tournament final this season, this time eventually picking up runners-up medals at Lisburn.  ...more
04/05/09 BRFC 2009 AWARDS
Matthew Irvine was presented this season's 1st XV Player of the Year award at the BRFC Formal held in the Belmont on Friday evening. Mark Ferguson collected the 5th XV Player of the Year as well as being awarded the Tamati Shield for being the top try scorer across the club this season. ...more
01/05/09 PHOTOS FROM ENTRE LES POTOS VISIT TO RIFLE PARK
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30/04/09 PARISIENNE TOURISTS TO PLAY BLUE SOX - K.O. 7pm  
The Blue Sox will welcome Parisienne tourists "Entre Les Potos" to Rifle Park at the end of April for a friendly match and the usual Blue Sox hospitality.

Entre Les Potos physical trainer and PRO - Fiocco (left)

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28/04/09 BANN TRIUMPH IN LINDSAY CARS MINI RUGBY BLITZ  
Banbridge hosted this year’s Lindsay Cars Mini Rugby Blitz which was played out in dry sunny conditions at Rifle Park last Saturday.

Click more and follow the links at the bottom of each page to view over 50 photos from the day. Photos may take a moment to load.

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27/04/09 ADAMSON TRIES SEE BANN INTO CE BOWMAN FINAL
Bann’s Under-18’s, sponsored by Gordon’s Chemists, took to a rain-soaked pitch in Omagh on Saturday in the semi-final of the Ulster U-18 (C E Bowman) Cup. The team were without Adam Proctor, Ross Semple, Clarke McAllister and Gareth Hammond through injuries or previous commitments. ...more
22/04/09 BANN 18s KNOCKED OUT OF NUTTY KRUST
Bann’s Under-18 side lost the first of two semi-finals to be played this week when they went down to arch-rivals Ballynahinch after a ding-dong battle in Monday evenings Nutty Krust fixture..... ...more
21/04/09 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT  
The 1st XV players would like to thank everyone in the club for their support... ...more
20/04/09 BANN FINISH 11th POSITION WITH BONUS POINT WIN

The sun was shining at Ballinakill for the last Saturday of the season as Bann duly picked up the win that copper-fastened their place in the All-Ireland League next season.  ...more
20/04/09 U14s BATTLE THEIR WAY INTO CUP FINAL  
Bann U-14s, sponsored by The Leader, battled their way through to the final of the Ulster Cup for the first time in their history after scoring four tries without reply in Saturday’s semi-final against Carrick. ...more
18/04/09 BANN P5s RUNNERS-UP AT COOKE TOURNAMENT
A great performance from Banbridge's P5 mini team saw them eventually finish as runners-up in the mini tournament at Cooke..... ...more
13/04/09 BANN TAKE SIGNIFICANT STEP TOWARDS LEAGUE SURVIVAL

Banbridge finally edged themselves away from the relegation play-off slot in AIL Division Three thanks to a fully-deserved win over Nenagh-Ormond at Rifle Park last Saturday.

Bann followed up their narrow win at Ards with a more comprehensive success over Nenagh........

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13/04/09 U18s WIN SETS UP NUTTY KRUST SEMI WITH 'HINCH  
The Gordon’s Chemist sponsored Under 18’s defeated Rainey on Wednesday night in the quarter final of the Nutty Crust to set up a semi final match against Ballynahinch.... ...more
12/04/09 IRELAND SCORE NINE AGAINST ROMANIA TO FINISH THIRD  
Banbridge's Jonny Murphy (centre) came off the bench for Ireland for the second time in the European U18s Championship as the men in green overcame Romania to finish third overall in the tournament. Ireland lost narrowly to England in the semi-final after an impressive win against Russia in their opening game.  ...more
06/04/09 AIL PREVIEW - NENAGH ORMOND COME TO RIFLE PARK  
Bann’s win over Ards in their last All-Ireland League outing gives them a fighting chance of retaining their senior status at the end of a season which has proved challenging.  ...more
06/04/09 MORROW DOUBLE SINKS QUEENS  
Bann Fourths exacted revenge on their own territory for their away defeat earlier this season at the hands of Queen’s Thirds.  ...more
06/04/09 18's STORM INTO SEMI-FINAL
The Gordon’s Chemist-sponsored Under 18’s comfortably booked their place in the semi-final of the Ulster U-18 (CE Bowman) Cup on Saturday with a seven try demolition of Enniskillen. ...more
06/04/09 U14s IMPRESS WITH QUARTER FINAL WIN
The visit of Ulster League play-off finalists Virginia represented the biggest challenge of the season to date for Bann’s Under-14 side. But to a man they rose to it magnificently, outscoring their opponents four tries to one to rightfully claim their place in the semi-final of the Ulster Cup.  ...more
05/04/09 SECOND TRY IN SECOND START FOR BULLER

The Fifths enjoyed a successful trip to Cavan, recording a 27-10 win with tries from Jerry Ramsey, Kris Coleman, Tony McCrea, captain Derek Moorhead, and Robert Buller who scored his second try in only his second game of rugby. ...more
01/04/09 YOUTH CUP ACTION AT RIFLE PARK  
The U18s and U14s are both involved in cup competitions this weekend ...more
31/03/09 MURPHY SETS OFF FOR U18 EURO CHAMPIONSHIP  
Jonny Murphy heads to Dublin tomorrow to rendezvous with the Ireland U18 Squad, before heading off to the south of France to take part in the European Championship. ...more
30/03/09 VITAL LEAGUE WIN IN RELEGATION BATTLE
Banbridge picked up their fourth All-Ireland League win of the season at Ards last Saturday thanks to a late try from Simon McKinstry. And as the results elsewhere in Division Three began to filter through it became obvious just how important this win was to the Rifle Park side’s hopes of retaining their hard-won senior status.  ...more
30/03/09 MOOREHEAD'S FIFTHS WIN IN MONAGHAN
Bann Fifths travelled to Monaghan for their latest league fixture determined to make amends for the home defeat earlier in the season. Two players, Robert Buller and Dermot McElderry, made their debuts on either wing. ...more
24/03/09 VILJOEN KICKS THIRDS TO DERBY WIN  
Bann Thirds had to battle hard for the two league points at stake .... ...more
24/03/09 18s PROGRESS IN BOWMAN CUP  
The Gordon’s Chemist sponsored Under 18’s travelled to Portadown... ...more
16/03/09 BRFC 6 NATIONS FANTASY LEAGUE  
A massive 123 points in the final week secured Kris Coleman the Banbridge fantasy league title and catapulted him into the Top 20 Teams in the whole competition...... ...more
16/03/09 ALL SQUARE FOR THIRDS AT BALLYMACARN  
Going into this tie, there was little to separate Bann 3rds and ... ...more
14/03/09 LAWSON BOOTS BANN OUT OF CHAMBERS PARK  
Banbridge 4ths travelled to Chambers Park to face Portadown 3rds in a Junior League floodlit fixture last Tuesday evening ...more
12/03/09 BANN GAIN LOSING BONUS AGAINST QUEENS
“Every little helps” – the Banbridge supporters may well have tried to re-assure themselves with this mantra after their team picked up a losing bonus point in Saturday’s All-Ireland League game at Rifle Park.  ...more
12/03/09 FIFTHS WIN COMFORTABLY AGAINST 'HINCH
Bann 5ths hosted Ballynahinch 7ths on Saturday after a long absence of fixtures due to the Six Nations Championship. Bann elected to play into a moderate wind in the first half and immediately took the game to the ‘Hinch, driving up the field with some strong rucking from the pack and good interplay amongst the back line.  ...more
03/03/09 THIRDS DO ENOUGH IN FIRST HALF FOR WIN
A couple of early Bann scores suggested they would run away with this Junior League game against Limavady. Out-half Adam Ervine won the race to a ball chipped into the Limavady in-goal area for the first try and soon afterwards David Little collected a neat inside pass from brother Geoff to touch down at the posts. With full-back Barry McKevitt converting both Bann looked set for a big score. ...more
03/03/09 18s WIN IN NUTTY KRUST FIRST ROUND  
The Gordons Chemist sponsored Under 18’s travelled to Portadown with wing Peter Irvine their only player remaining on the injury list.... ...more
27/02/09 RELAY FOR LIFE QUIZ
A fundraising quiz in aid of Relay For Life will take place in the rugby club on Friday 27th February, starting at 8pm. Everyone welcome. ...more
26/02/09 BANN SLIP INTO RELEGATION PLAYOFF SPOT  
An away defeat to promotion-chasing Corinthians saw Banbridge slip into second-bottom place in Division Three of the All-Ireland League.  ...more
26/02/09 THIRDS DEFEAT HIGH FLYING ARMAGH  
Bann Thirds managed an unlikely victory at Rifle Park on Saturday, in the end winning comfortably against top of the table Armagh Seconds  ...more
26/02/09 U14s DEFEAT DUNDALK IN FRIENDLY  
On Saturday Bann U-14s entertained Dundalk at Rifle Park.... ...more
17/02/09 BANN EXIT CUP TO NINE-TRY 'MENA
Ballymena cruised into the second round of the Ulster Senior Challenge Cup with a nine-try romp at Rifle Park last Saturday. Already depleted by the unavailability of five first-choice players, Bann suffered another blow just before kick-off when lock Simon McKinstry was forced to concede that a leg injury picked up in training would prevent him playing a full part... ...more
03/02/09 MIDLETON THE MASTERS
Banbridge slipped back to third from bottom of Division Three after going down to a strong Midleton side in their tenth All-Ireland League game.  ...more
03/02/09 CRAIG'S CREW CONQUER COOKE  
Andrew Craig took his young Thirds team to Shaws Bridge to take on a strong Cooke side that had beaten Bann 27-7 earlier in the season.... ...more
27/01/09 IRVINE BRACE LIFTS RIFLE PARK GLOOM  
The cloud of despondency which had been hovering over Rifle Park in recent weeks was lifted by Saturday’s narrow win at Naas.  ...more
27/01/09 10-TRY FIFTHS RAMPANT AGAINST NEWRY  
Bann entertained Newry Seconds in last Saturday’s league game, anxious to put their recent cup setback behind them. ...more
24/01/09 BANN PLAYERS PLAY THEIR PART IN ULSTER WIN

Ulster Youth's 3-0 win over their Munster counterparts Ravenhill takes them into the Introprovincial Final to be played next Saturday at Mullingar.

Captained by Bann's Stephen Irvine, who impressed at Number 8, Ulster fought hard for their narrow victory and will face the winner of the other semi-final between Connacht and Leinster.
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23/01/09 BANN SLUMP TO SIXTH DEFEAT  
Bann slumped to their sixth defeat in eight AIB League outings at a wet and windy Rifle Park on Saturday..... ...more
23/01/09 FOURTHS BLOWN AWAY BY PORTS  
This Junior League game was played out last Saturday at Rifle Park in the most atrocious weather conditions imaginable.... ...more
23/01/09 DERBY REVENGE TASTES SWEET FOR 14s  
Despite having to field without a number of regulars, Bann U-14s were still able to avenge their narrow defeat at Dromore .... ...more
15/01/09 THIRDS AWAY TRIP TO COLERAINE POSTPONED  
The 3rds away trip to Coleraine has been postponed ... ...more
13/01/09 PATTERSONS RAISE £1700 FOR HOSPICE
Edgar and Mark Patterson's 50th birthday celebrations, held in the rugby club over the Christmas period, raised a fantastic £1700 for the Southern Area Hospice. ...more
12/01/09 WEAK DISPLAY SEES SECONDS LIMP OUT OF CUP
Bann Seconds exited the Junior Cup at the Quarter Final stage in rather weak fashion against a well-drilled CIYMS Firsts team at Belmont ...more
12/01/09 4THS FIND GOING TOUGH AT TABLE TOPPING CARRICK  
Bann Fourths travelled away to Carrick Seconds last Saturday  ...more
12/01/09 LATE DOHERTY KICK SECURES 6TH IN A ROW  
With four Bann players unavailable due to Ulster representative duty this game was down-graded to a friendly.... ...more
12/01/09 BANN 14s STRUGGLE TO COPE WITH CONDITIONS  
Portadown completed the double over their U-14 rivals from Banbridge, thanks to three early tries gifted to them by the visitors.  ...more
12/01/09 BANN EXIT CUP TO RESILIENT ARDS  
Bann Fifths seemed to have set themselves up for a second win in this season’s McCambley Cup competition when they held Ards Fourths to 10 points into a strong wind in the first half... ...more
06/01/09 BELLS MAKE PRESENTATION TO BANBRIDGE RFC
Jim and Maurice Bell of William Bell & Co, Funeral Undertakers presented the club with a hand drawn picture of the Old Lansdowne Road before Banbridge's Christmas fixture against Instonians. ...more
06/01/09 GROUNDSMAN MILES MOVING ON TO SUNNY SHORES
Groundsman Miles McCaughey worked his last day at Rifle Park on Saturday as he will soon be leaving Banbridge... ...more
06/01/09 BANN END ULSTER LEAGUE 'DOWN AT BOTTOM
Outscored five tries to four, Banbridge were unable to avenge their December AIL defeat at Portadown in their final match ...... ...more
06/01/09 SECOND BATTLE FOR DESERVED WIN
Bann Seconds entertained their Portadown counterparts in an early kick off at Rifle Park ... ...more
29/12/08 FESTIVE CHEER AT GIBSON PARK  
Banbridge maintained their current good form to notch up three wins in a row with a five try bonus point victory over Malone at Gibson Park ...more
22/12/08 18s DOMINANT AGAINST CLOGHER
The Gordon’s Chemist sponsored Under 18’s took to the field last Saturday week hoping to keep their undefeated streak at home intact ...more
18/12/08 IRVINE AND LEATHEM IN IRELAND U18 CLUB SQUAD
Banbridge U18 players Stephen Irvine and Chris Leathem have been included in the 30 man Irish U18 Club squad which will take part in December training sessions. The squad will be whittled down to 26 before heading off to compete in the European Championships in April, to be held in Toulon, France. ...more
18/12/08 FIXTURE NEWS  
The 2nds will face Grosvenor at Rifle Park this Saturday, whilst the 3rds trip to CIYMS has been postponed. Meanwhile, the planned match between the U18s and Banbridge Academy 1sts XV set for Monday has been cancelled. ...more
17/12/08 BANN BATTLE HARD FOR VITAL WIN  
A battling second half performance saw Banbridge collect their second All-Ireland League win of the season and allay the supporters’ relegation fears.  ...more
17/12/08 FIFTHS OVERCOME EVERGREENS TO PROGRESS IN CUP  
Bann entered this first round McCambley Cup fixture as underdogs.. ...more
17/12/08 18s SECURE VITAL WIN TO KEEP LEAGUE HOPES ALIVE  
The Gordons Chemist sponsored Under 18’s took to the field on Saturday with a slightly different look about the team..... ...more
17/12/08 LATE FIGHT BACK NOT ENOUGH FOR 14s  
Bann’s Under-14 side again found local rivals Ballynahinch too strong... ...more
08/12/08 BANN SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT TO LEAGUE LEADERS PORTS
Banbridge’s latest attempt to lift themselves clear of the nether regions of Division Three of the All-Ireland League again ended in disappointment and frustration.  ...more
07/12/08 ACTION FROM MINI TRIP TO 'HINCH
Click here to see action from the mini's recent trip to Ballymacarn Park to face Ballynahinch ...more
30/11/08 BANN THROW AWAY LEAD IN FOURTH AIL DEFEAT  
Not for the first time this season, Bann contrived to throw away a winning position in going down 12-7 to the Connemara Blacks...... ...more
30/11/08 BATTLING THIRDS UNDONE BY BANGOR BACKLINE  
With the bigger Bann pack dominating the early exchanges it was no surprise when the home side went ahead in the 12th minute.... ...more
30/11/08 FIVE TRY U14s COMPLETE LEAGUE DOUBLE OVER MONAGHAN  
Bann’s Under-14s repeated their home league success over Monaghan, playing some excellent rugby on a sticky pitch.... ...more
23/11/08 BANN UNABLE TO MAKE IT THREE IN A ROW  
With a complete threequarter line unavailable through injury an unfamiliar Banbridge side was unable to make it three-in-a row against Ulster League pace-setters Dungannon.  ...more
23/11/08 THIRDS AVENGE EARLIER DEFEAT  
Bann Thirds gained revenge for an early season defeat at Ballymoney, taking the spoils after a hard-fought battle last Saturday at Rifle Park. ...more
20/11/08 MORE SPORTSPERSONS DINNER PHOTOS
Click here for more photos from the Sportsmans Dinner in the Canal Court courtesy of Paul McCambridge.  ...more
20/11/08 FIFTHS AWAY TO THE EVERGREENS IN McCAMBLEY  
The Fifths have been drawn against Ballynahinch 7ths in the 1st round of the McCambley Cup with the tie to be played at Ballymacarn Park. ...more
16/11/08 CROMIE CLINCHES LAST MINUTE WIN
Bann's 2nds and 3rds gave the visiting support double delight at Barban Hill on Saturday with both sides winning against local rivals Dromore. The Thirds enjoyed a comfortable victory in their league encounter with Dromore 2nds, but on the adjacent pitch, the win did not come so easily, relying on a last minute Michael Cromie try for victory and a wait on other results for a place in the knock out stages of the Junior Cup. ...more
15/11/08 BRFC ENJOYS GREAT NIGHT AT SPORTSPERSONS DINNER
Banbridge RFC enjoyed a memorable evening at the Sportspersons Dinner in the company of All Black legend Sean Fitzpatrick and comedian Tim McGarry. ...more
15/11/08 DEBUTANT DOWNEY'S DOUBLE SINKS DROMORE  
Bann Thirds made it a derby double at Barban Hill as they ran in four second half tries against their Dromore rivals. ...more
15/11/08 U18s ENJOY COMFORTABLE WIN IN PORTADOWN  
The Gordons Chemist sponsored Under 18’s played their first league game in three weeks on Saturday at Rifle Park against Portadown. ...more
15/11/08 U16s GO 'DOWN' AT PORTS  
After a break of two weeks Bann welcomed Portadown to Rifle Park for the fourth game of the league season... ...more
15/11/08 MISSED KICKS PROVE COSTLY FOR U14s  
Portadown took home the points from this Ulster Premier League encounter thanks to the successful conversion of their two tries ...more
13/11/08 COCHRANE SHINES AS BANN LOSE TO QUINS  
Banbridge picked up on their Ulster League programme with the completion of the first series of All-Ireland League games, but they had no more success against Belfast Harlequins than in their previous five outings. ...more
09/11/08 2NDS SET UP CRUCIAL DERBY WITH CUP WIN
Bann 2nds win over Omagh in the Junior Cup means that next weekend's derby tie against Dromore 1sts will have extra significance with progression in the cup for the Bannsiders resting on the result. ...more
09/11/08 STRONG FIRST HALF GIVES FIFTHS THE WIN
A great display of rugby in the first half was enough to see Bann Fifths to victory in their home league tie against Cavan. The second half descended into a much more scrappy affair, but Bann's lead never looked like being overturned. ...more
09/11/08 POOR THIRDS LOSE IN LARNE  
Bann Thirds travelled to play a Larne side similarly struggling in the lower reaches of Section Two of the Junior League.  ...more
05/11/08 LATE DROP GOAL UNDOES BANN DOMINATION
Bann opened this league game strongly, taking the play to the opposition from the kick-off. After a 10 minute period of sustained pressure centre Mark Ferguson collected a well-timed pass from scrum-half Kris Coleman and crashed over to the left of the posts. The try was unconverted.  ...more
05/11/08 BANN LOSE HARD FOUGHT TIE
These two sides belied their lowly league positions with a refreshing display of hard-fought, skilful rugby. With the bigger Bann pack dominating the forward exchanges, Rainey owed their success to a backline which took every opportunity, especially after the break, to run the ball. ...more
05/11/08 18s WIN FRIENDLY COMFORTABLY  
The Gordons Chemists-sponsored Under 18’s travelled to Ophir RFC in a hastily arranged friendly on Saturday morning.  ...more
27/10/08 MULHOLLAND HELPS SECURE WIN FOR SECONDS  
Banbridge won this Second XV League game at a wet and windy Rifle... ...more
27/10/08 THIRDS FAIL TO TURN TERRITORY INTO POINTS  
Bann’s failure to translate almost total first half domination into points cost them dearly, allowing CIYMS to pick up both points on offer.... ...more
27/10/08 CARRICK TOO STRONG FOR FOURTHS  
Despite playing into the strong wind in the first half .... ...more
27/10/08 LEATHEM CELEBRATES IRELAND CALL UP WITH HAT-TRICK  
A wet and windy day hampered good flowing rugby and it took 10 minutes for the Banbridge men to score .... ...more
27/10/08 DEPLETED 16s LOSE TO CLOGHER  
Injuries and illness left Bann three backs short .... ...more
27/10/08 14s BOUNCE BACK FROM PREVIOUS DEFEAT  
In atrocious weather conditions Bann U-14’s .... ...more
22/10/08 BANN END BAD RUN WITH EMPHATIC VICTORY  
Banbridge secured their first win of the new All-Ireland League campaign at the third time of asking, scoring three tries without reply ... ...more
22/10/08 18s DISSAPPOINT IN DEFEAT TO HINCH  
The U18's league campaign suffered set back on Saturday with defeat to rivals Ballynahinch at Ballymacarn on Saturday.... ...more
22/10/08 BECK TRY LITTLE CONSOLATION FOR 14s  
Having narrowly edged two recent friendly encounters.... ...more
14/10/08 BANN'S POOR RUN CONTINUES  
Banbridge slumped to their seventh successive defeat, and their second in the All Ireland League on Saturday against Old Wesley in Donnybrook. ...more
14/10/08 COOKE TOO STRONG FOR THIRDS  
Bann Thirds failed to maintain their recent good run on home ground ...more
14/10/08 18s OPEN LEAGUE WITH FINE WIN  
The Gordon’s Chemist-sponsored under 18’s took the field at Rifle Park on Saturday for the first league game of the season against Monaghan ...more
14/10/08 14s DEFEAT UNDERSTRENGTH MONAGHAN  
With the seasonal overlap of codes depriving Monaghan .... ...more
08/10/08 ACTION FROM SATURDAY'S MINI RUGBY
Please follow the link for action from last Saturdays mini rugby match against Ballynahinch. ...more
07/10/08 RECENT MINI RUGBY ACTION AT LURGAN
Follow the link to see mini rugby photos from the recent trip to Lurgan. ...more
06/10/08 BANN LOSE IN 'RAINEY' ULSTER DERBY
The boot of Rainey full-back Michael Glancy saw off the challenge of Banbridge on the opening Saturday of this season’s All-Ireland League campaign. Played in incessant and at times driving rain, the game never reached any heights in terms of rugby quality, but the intensity was no less than might have been expected between two Ulster clubs equally intent on getting off to a winning start. ...more
06/10/08 SPIRITED SECONDS SUFFER FRIDAY NIGHT DEFEAT  
After their battling win against Belfast Harlequins the previous .... ...more
05/10/08 IRVINE AND LEATHEM TRIES GIVE ULSTER U18 HOME SEMI  
Banbridge players Stephen Irvine and Chris Leathem both scored .... ...more
02/10/08 RUGBY CLUB'S LINK TO TOWN'S FAMOUS SON
Last weekend saw Banbridge District Council open up the brand new art gallery and studio dedicated to Banbridge born, Frederick Edward McWilliam, Ulster's most distinguished artist to have been born in the twentieth century. FE 'Teddy' McWilliam, whose father was GP in the town, studied at Campbell College, and in 1926 went on to study art at Belfast School of Art. But it was in the this very same year that the young McWilliam also played his part in setting the very foundations for rugby in Banbridge. ...more
29/09/08 BANN RUN OUT OF STEAM TO EXIT CUP
For sixty minutes Banbridge looked like causing a big upset in the first round of the AIB Cup but in the final quarter their hard work was undone by a Belfast Harlequins side which converted a single point deficit into a 21 point winning margin. ...more
29/09/08 2NDS RECORD FIRST EVER WIN OVER 'QUINS 2NDS  
Bann Seconds bounced back in style from their previous week’s..... ...more
29/09/08 THIRDS CRUISE TO VICTORY OVER COLERAINE  
Bann Thirds picked up their second successive home win .... ...more
29/09/08 LATE FLURRY OF TRIES GIVES 18s WIN OVER HINCH
The Gordon’s Chemist-sponsored Under 18’s played their first home game of the season and recorded a friendly win over local rivals Ballynahinch ...more
29/09/08 MCCONNELL GRABS HATTRICK AS U14s DRAW WITH HINCH  
This was an excellent friendly workout for both squads... ...more
26/09/08 BANN WELCOMES SOUTH AFRICAN PIETER ODENDAAL
South African Pieter Odendaal has arrived in Banbridge, and is all set to pull on the Banbridge shirt for the first time this weekend.

Pieter hails from the Mpumalanga province of South Africa and as a youth represented his provincial side, Puma U18s, before moving onto to university in the Free State. He played for the Free State provincial U21 side, as well as for the Free State University team, the Shimlas.

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23/09/08 FIRST WIN STILL ELUDES BANN  
Banbridge are still searching for an elusive first win of the season after losing their fifth Ulster League game at Ballynahinch on Saturday.  ...more
23/09/08 SECONDS ON RECEIVING END OF BALLYMACARN DRUBBING  
A long injury list coupled with players’ unavailability saw the 2nds take the field at the 'Hinch with a side woefully lacking in experience  ...more
23/09/08 WAUGH AND MARTIN HELP THIRDS TO FIRST WIN  
Bann Thirds ultimately proved the stronger of the two sides which battled it out on the main pitch in warm September sunshine  ...more
23/09/08 THREE SECOND HALF TRIES SEAL 18s WIN  
After a keenly contested first half Bann had edged into a 7-5 lead  ...more
23/09/08 NARROW WIN FOR 16s ON THE ROAD  
Bann travelled to Coleraine last Saturday for the latest ...... ...more
23/09/08 U14s WIN COMFORTABLY AT COLERAINE  
Both Aaron Blakely and Jonny McCreery grabbed a brace each as Bann romped to victory over Coleraine. ...more
22/09/08 FOURTHS RECORD FIRST WIN IN RIFLE PARK SUNSHINE  
The 4ths opened their league campaign with a home win against Ballyclare 3rds on a hot Saturday afternoon at Rifle Park.... ...more
19/09/08 BLUE SOX RETURN FROM TOUR
The Blue Sox have returned from their annual tour....... ...more
18/09/08 BANN PLAYERS IN WEEKEND REPRESENTATIVE ACTION
Stephen Irvine has been named Ulster Youth captain for this Saturday inter-provincial encounter with Connacht. He is joined in the starting XV with Banbridge teammates Johnny Murphy, Adam Proctor and Chris Leatham. ...more
17/09/08 BANN SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN DEFEAT TO 'MENA  
Banbridge's build up to the AIL continued this evening with the visit of Ballymena to Rifle Park. Bann managed three tries but the Division 1 side's superiority told in the final quarter. ...more
16/09/08 EXPERIMENTAL BANN LOSE THIRD ON THE TROT  
Banbridge crashed to their third Ulster League defeat in as many games when they shipped four tries without reply at Ards last Saturday.  ...more
16/09/08 BANGOR BACKLINE TO STRONG FOR THIRDS
Bann Firsts’ Assistant Coach Robert Ervine partnered his son Adam at half-back for this second game of the Thirds league campaign. ...more
16/09/08 NELSON RETURN AFTER 4 YEARS TO HELP BANN TO WIN  
Stephen Nelson pulled on his rugby boots for the first time in four years, dominating the lineout and helping Bann to their second win in as many games. ...more
16/09/08 TWO BREAKAWAY TRIES SINK 18s  
Two breakaway 50 metre tries from hosts Malone defeated the Bann men in their first full fixture of the season.  ...more
16/09/08 14s RECORD WIN AGAINST MALONE  
Bann U-14s and their Malone counterparts played three 20 minute sessions last Saturday morning as part of their preparation for the up-coming Ulster Premier League. ...more
12/09/08 CROMIE, ROSS AND THOMPSON IN ULSTER U20s SQUAD
Banbridge players Michael Cromie and Paul Ross have been selected for the Ulster U20s squad that will face Leinster in the first Inter Provincial match of the season. Robin Thompson, who is currently playing his rugby with Queens has also been selected. ...more
08/09/08 BELFAST TELEGRAPH PRESENT NEW POST PADS
Richard McClean, Assistant Managing Director of the Belfast Telegraph presented a new set of post pads to the rugby club ahead of the 1sts XVs opening home league match of the new season. ...more
08/09/08 BANBRIDGE SECOND BEST TO RAINEY
Banbridge came second-best again in their second Ulster League game of the season, falling to AIL Division Three rivals Rainey at Rifle Park.  ...more
08/09/08 COOL HEADED FERGUSON WINS MATCH IN LAST MINUTE
A Mark Ferguson drop goal deep into injury time secured the Fifths an opening day win against last years Minor South League winners, Armagh 3rds.  ...more
08/09/08 YOUNG THIRDS SIDE SUCCOMB TO STRONGER PACK  
Bann’s policy of fielding a young Thirds side for their Junior League campaign saw them take the filed with just three players over the age of 20...... ...more
07/09/08 YOUTH RUGBY ROUND UP - SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER
Under 18s defeat Ballymena and Larne, while the U16s and U14s register losses against their opponents. ...more
05/09/08 BANN FACE 'QUINS IN AIB CUP  
Yesterday's draw for the AIB Cup has given Banbridge a trip to Deramore to face Belfast Harlequins. The winner of the tie, arranged for the 27th September, will then travel to Limerick to face Young Munster in the second round. ...more
31/08/08 BANN LOSE OPENER AT QUEENS
Bann's opening Ulster League encounter of the new season ended in defeat to Queens at the hands of Banbridge man Ian Porter who scored all 14 points for the students. ...more
30/08/08 COLERAINE EDGE OUT SECONDS  
A poor first half display which saw them concede 18 points without reply left Bann Seconds with a task which ultimately proved just beyond them in this Junior Cup game. ...more
28/08/08 NEW SEASON KICKS OFF AGAINST QUEENS
The 1st XV Ulster League campaign starts this weekend with an away trip to Queens, whilst Rifle Park will see the 2nds face Coleraine in their first Junior Cup fixture. ...more
28/08/08 SPORTSPERSONS DINNER - 14th NOVEMBER  

Save this date in your calendars - more details to follow in the near future.

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29/07/08 2nds TO FACE DROMORE IN JUNIOR CUP ROUND ROBIN  
Draws have been completed for most of the Cup competitions and Junior Cup draw has thrown up an away trip to Barban Hill for the seconds.

As well as Dromore, the Seconds will also face Coleraine and Omagh with the draw kindly throwing up these ties as home fixtures for Banbridge.

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28/07/08 BANN ENJOY WIN AT ROSTREVOR 10s
The 10-aside tournament at the Fiddlers Green Festival was keenly contested with Bann eventually leaving with the silverware. ...more
24/07/08 1st XV LEAGUE FIXTURES CONFIRMED
All Ireland League and Ulster League fixtures have now been confirmed for the 1st XV.

The season will open with a trip to the Dub to face Queens in the Ulster League on the 30th August with the All Ireland League commencing on the 4th October, with a home tie against Rainey OB.

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11/07/08 SIMON BEST'S CAREER RECOGNISED AT DINNER  
On Thursday 26th June the Club hosted a function to recognise the contribution made to Ulster and Irish rugby by Simon Best. ...more
10/07/08 WEIGHTS ROOM EXTENSION COMPLETE
The summer has seen an extensive programme of work and improvements carried out at the rugby club with the most recent being the completion of the extension to the weights room. ...more
09/07/08 ULSTER PLAYERS VISIT BANBRIDGE RUGBY CAMP
Ulster players Matt McCullough and Nigel Brady dropped into Rifle Park last week to pay a visit to the kids taking part in the Banbridge Rugby Camp. ...more
02/07/08 *NEW PICS ADDED* - WORK BEGINS ON THE BAR AREA
Two squads of volunteers, working on Sunday and Tuesday commenced work on the bar area refurbishment this week, stripping the bar, store, committee room and part of the seating area of all items in preparation for demolition..... ...more
17/06/08 NEW JUNIOR COMMITTEE AND OFFICE BEARERS
Following the Junior Club's AGM on the 11th June, new office bearers and committee to serve in the forthcoming season have been elected as follows; ...more
15/06/08 CHANGE AFOOT FOR RIFLE PARK CLUBHOUSE
After many months of careful planning, work is almost ready to commence on the social and bar area renovation in the clubhouse.  ...more
15/06/08 '81 - A NEW ERA FOR BANBRIDGE RFC
With the bar area about to see its first major renovation since the clubhouse was first opened back in 1981 we take a look back at some of the images from those beginnings 27 years ago. ...more
14/06/08 WEBSITE TO GET A FACELIFT

Work is underway to give the website a facelift which we hope to reveal within the coming months.

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11/06/08 SHANDON SELECTED FOR CLONGOWES  
Selectors recognise potential in Academy fifth former ...more
07/06/08 FORTHCOMING TRAINING DATES  
7s rugby starts Thursday 3rd July and continues every Thurs for the month of July starting at 7pm as usual

Full training starts Tuesday 5th August and continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm sharp.

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02/06/08 PICTURES FROM THE MINI RUGBY AWARDS
Click here for pictures from the mini rugby awards day ...more
02/06/08 PUPILS FROM ST MARYS PS MEET ULSTER STARS
Pupils from St Mary's Primary School playing mini rugby  ...more
18/05/08 YOUTH RUGBY AWARDS
The youth teams ended their season on Saturday with their annual awards ceremony and the club was delighted to have Tommy Bowe along as special guest. ...more
17/05/08 JUNIOR AWARDS DAY AT RIFLE PARK  
Ulster and Ireland stars Stephen Ferris and Tommy Bowe will be special guests at the rugby club this Saturday for the Junior Awards Day. ...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
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
02/05/08 PICTURES FROM LADIES COMMITTEE DINNER AND AGM
Click here for pictures from the recent ladies committee dinner.... ...more
16/03/08 BLUE SOX TOUR DATES CONFIRMED  
The date for the Blue Sox tour to........................ ...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