Simon McKinstry reflects on what has proven to be a very successful and enjoyable tour……. When Banbridge 1st XV travelled to Vancouver in August 2000, no one thought it would be twelve years before they embarked on another Club tour. The idea for the excursion came at a post match night in the clubhouse. The […]
Late Quins fightback denies Bann When Matthew Johnston raced in at the left hand corner for an unconverted try that extended Bann’s lead to nine points with seven minutes remaining, a winning start to the season looked odds on for the home team. But Belfast Harlequins won a penalty from the re-start which Jonny Holmes […]
These boys gave no quarter! The fierce closs quarters battles they raged all day let to some absolutely superb tries, their pre season is now complete and they are ready for Schools ACTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We got action shots of them at the AMPM NI Sponsored Graham Cup an annual tournament wich for the last 2 years […]
Bann coach Daniel Soper will be waiting for a report on the club’s South Africa Tour before finalising the starting line-up for his side’s first Ulster League game on Saturday. The tourists returned home on Monday evening after a three-game trip to the Southern Hemisphere which saw them lose the first two narrowly before coming […]
After months of planning and fundraising, the clubs much anticipated tour to South Africa is now only a matter of days away. The Tour Committee along with Burleigh Travel have put together an exciting, action packed programme taking in a Test Match at Newlands, Safari, Vineyard Tour as well as three matches during 10 days […]
Banbridge will open their AIL Division 2A campaign with a trip to Greystones at the end of September, finishing the season at home to DLSP in April. The Ulster Senior League and Cup fixtures have already been announced and will see Banbridge open their season at home against Belfast Harlequins on 1st September. The Ulster […]
Dan Soper welcomes new signings, from left to right, Matthew Johnston, Gregg Taylor, Jonny Graham and Ian Porter & new coaching signing Gareth Bronte 2nd from right. Club Coach Daniel Soper was delighted to welcome four of Banbridge’s new signings to the club at the recent players meeting. Ian Porter, Jonny Graham, Gregg Taylor, and […]
Banbridge RFC will be running a golf day at Banbridge Golf Club on 20th July 2012. A fourball costs £120 (£30 each) and includes a round of golf and a meal afterwards in the golf club restaurant. Dinner will be followed by the awards and presentations. If you are interested in playing or want any […]
Our team of volunteers have been working hard at our Ulster Bank Rugbyforce Day. Many thanks to all those who helped. + Derek and Andy completed their wee 69 mile run on Sat/Sun in a total time of 15.02.25 they are still hoping for donations. Just click on www.justgiving.com/runthewall2012 The weather on day one was […]