A third successive bonus point win for Banbridge consolidated their second place position in Division 2A of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League. (picture from a previous game) With Mark Wilson, Robin Thompson and Jonny Pollock all having picked up knocks at Nenagh the previous week, Bann started with Ryan Patterson at flanker, Richard Finlay at […]
The Iron Maidens will be in action again next Sunday, 12th February, as they face Letterkenny in the Cup Final. A venue has not been confirmed by the Branch yet for this final, but it is likely to be at Rainey Old Boys in Magherafelt. Please watch the Ards RFC Website for confirmation CLICK HERE […]
BANBRIDGE 2NDs 22 Rainey 2nds 10 Banbridge Seconds out-scored their Rainey counterparts four tries to one to take their place rightfully in the quarter-final of the Towns’ Cup. But they again laboured at times to kill off the opposition, although the encouraging thing is that they do produce the goods when they need to. This […]
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, […]
Banbridge Academy 1st XV triumphed 10-3 over a dogged Omagh Academy in the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup 2nd Rd on Saturday. We attended this superb game and got pictures and videos of tries and play from Banbridge + a report and video interview with coach Brian Leslie – ENJOY! [youtube mATmBO6dUIo] [youtube KKP3ZZ_Q9gg] CLICK […]