Banbridge defied the ground conditions to pick up an unlikely bonus point win at Nenagh, a result which for the first time this season hoisted them into a promotion place in Division 2B of the All-Ireland League. Coach Daniel Soper was delighted with the way the whole squad performed on a pitch that was showing […]
On the 26th February, Conleth McCambridge will embark upon a four month mission to India with the Hope Foundation where he will work with children in the slums of Calcutta to teach them video and photography skills as well as pass on some of his rugby knowledge. Conleth said, “I’ve just finished a HND in […]
Old Wesley 12 BANBRIDGE 1STs 35 Banbridge won the last of three mid-season friendlies in emphatic style, running in seven unconverted tries at Donnybrook in their final outing before the All-Ireland League programme resumes. On the two previous weekends Bann had put in battling, although ultimately losing, performances against Malone and Queen’s. The two Ulster […]
John McIlwaine was the happiest man at Rifle Park on Saturday 14th Jan evening after his Fifths side had come home from Armagh with the league points. The hard working manager was delighted with the way his side had overcome a raft of late changes in personnel to pick up just their second win of […]
Like all AIL clubs in Ulster Rugby, Banbridge RFC I XV are competing with teams from across four provinces of rugby. The Ulster clubs have for the last two seasons been setting the pace in their respective leagues, all capable of promotion. The spirit within Banbridge RFC is massive and as the club is growing, […]
Living the dream, game of rugby on a Saturday, enjoying it, keeping an eye on the league position. The champagne rugby of the Bann men has seen them rise through the ranks to the highest level of junior rugby in the province. They are here to stay and have established themselves. The kick below was […]
BANBRIDGE 3RDs 29 Portadown 2nds 13 Two late tries gave Bann Thirds a rather flattering if deserved win against a Portadown side which had knocked them out of the Crawford Cup just a few weeks previously. Alan Robinson’s eighth minute penalty for the visitors was neutralised by a Clarke McAllister effort nine minutes later. But […]