Clifton 34 - 10 B&A RFC
Match report by Tony Pomeroy
Images kindly offered by Avon Sports
Bridgwater supporters were left totally shell-shocked by this result which totally flattered the home side. The game proved that rugby is indeed a game of two halves.
Bridgwater’s team welcomed the returning Gavin Hancock but missed the absent Wayne Stiling and the injured Stuart Evans and playing up the incline totally dominated the first half.
Dan Kemmish ruled the lineout, providing a lot of good ball for the talented backs. In the backs, James Stark was immense, making many good breaks and generally causing the home defence a number of problems.
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Nick's Challenge!
B&A RFC Head Coach Nick Hill is taking part in the Tough Ten Challenge on the 14th Feb. Please help and donate some cash for the challenge - it's all for the playing side of the Club!
http://www.toughten.co.uk/ |
Nick's Natter - A Quick Chat With Nick Hill
Bridgwater and Albion coach Nick Hill may have been disappointed with the final result of his teams game against Canterbury at College Way on Saturday, but he had nothing but praise for the way that the boys performed.
“Before the game I just told them to go out and enjoy themselves, try as hard as they could and play as well as possible because if they did that then the crowd would get right behind them- and that is exactly what they did,” said Nick.
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Valentine Party
Saturday 13th February 2010
From 7pm
At Bridgwater & Albion RFC
Tickets: £5 in advance (£8 on the night)
Red Rose for the every pre booked Lady
Champayne Draw
Disco
Buffet
Dress: Best Bib & Tucker
Contact: Mark or Andrea on 01278 434020 or email
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B&A RFC Members £2.50 Pint Deal
From the 30th January, all pints will be £2.50 to paid up members and players only!!
To be able to claim your £2.50 pint, you need to show the bar staff your membership card when you order your beers.
We've avoided raising our bar prices for over two years, and during that time the brewery has incremented the price 4 times. We're raising our entire bar prices, but we still see this as a fantastic value for money offer for our members. Support Bridgy and get the round in!
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Register Now! - Exclusive content only available while logged in
Yes, it's back! Registration costs nothing and allows you to view our exclusive articles. Under the Registered Member News page, we're proud to present Nicks Natter - a few words from Acting Head Coach Nick Hill and Captain's Log - a quick chat with Captain Ben Purcell.
If you haven't got an account, just go to 'Registered User Login' down in the left column of this page, and click 'Create an account'. On the next screen think of a username and enter your email in the relevant boxes. You will then need to activate the relevant account by following the on-screen instructions.
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BRIDGWATER & ALBION ATHLETIC 10 MINEHEAD BARBARIANS II 0
DIRT-TRACKERS BACK TO FORM IN TOUGH ENCOUNTER
Albion’s Athletic XV, reeling from a surprise defeat at Castle Cary the previous week, needed to be on their mettle in this anticipated tough game against the Minehead second string. Earlier in the season, the Dirt-Trackers had prevailed 24-12 on the sloping fields at Ellicombe.
Albion welcomed back Drabble and Ward ended up having a busy afternoon on his return. In the opening stages Albion were under pressure mainly due to their penchant of giving away penalties and also because the Minehead breakaways were fast and furious into the tackle, particularly around the base of the scrum. They scrabbled ball and made good ground and it needed good Albion defence where Stukes and Stanley were particularly prominent to prevent any more headway. Albion soon fired themselves up and Willis and Grubb almost both burst through.
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B&A RFC 23 - 25 Canterbury
Match report by Tony Pomeroy
A Bridgwater team shorn of all of it’s relatively highly paid mercenaries almost caused the shock of the day as they gave high-flying Canterbury a very stern examination. Bridgwater, still rooted to the bottom of the league, had to be content with their first losing bonus point of the season. Canterbury remain in sixth place in the league with 45 points, and very close to the two teams immediately above them.
The home crowd gave the gallant losers, who had a number of players appearing out of position, a rousing ovation after the game.
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Barking 41 - 3 B&A RFC
Match report by Tony Pomeroy
Bridgwater endured a long trip to East London where they encountered some drab, grey weather and their mood after the game reflected the conditions. After a bright opening quarter during which Bridgwater just had the edge in possession and territory, the visitors succumbed to an experienced Barking side who proved much more streetwise, particularly at the breakdown.
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New Social Committee
A new social committee has been formed recently with an aim of getting the B&A community together more often, they will also be raising funds to sustain rugby football in Bridgwater.
There are plently of events planned for 2010 including a Valentine Party, Easter Eggstravaganza & Race Night. Please watch for posters at the Club and check the website for 'What's On'.
If you want to get involved with the social committee or want to help in any way, please give the office a call (01278 423900) who will pass your details to the committee. |
Raffle ticket John celebrating his Silver Jubilee!
Spare a thought for John and Chris Purdy, who for many people as they enter the ground at College Way are the happy smiling faces who try to see them raffle tickets for the half-time draw at Bridgwater and Albion.
On Saturday afternoons ever since December 12th poor old John and Chris and their helper Sheila Horswell have had to sit at home and twiddle their thumbs because they haven’t had any spectators to sell their tickets too because every game has been called off.
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Six Nations
You will be pleased to know you can cheer your favourite home nation along in the company of your mates at Bridgy !
On 6th February your genial Saturday afternoon host Nick Garnett will be opening the Players bar at 1300, so you can watch the tribute to Bill McLaren followed by the Italy / Ireland game, and at 1630 Di will be taking over so you can enjoy England / Wales, which many say will be the competition decider.
Details of future matches as things develop, but we will keep you posted via this site
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Nick Hill and B&A RFC - Press Release
Bridgwater and Albion RFC and their coach, Nick Hill, would like to correct any misunderstandings that may have arisen following misreported comments in local and regional press this week.
Nick Hill is not seeking, as reported, an urgent meeting with the club’s rugby committee. In fact, as Head Coach, Nick Hill has a seat on that committee. The Chairman of the rugby committee and the 1st XV manager both work very closely with Nick Hill and all three are in constant communication. All three are committed to working together for the benefit of the club and to ensure that the club has sufficient playing resources to compete in whatever league Bridgwater & Albion will be playing in next season.
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CASTLE CARY 22 - 10 BRIDGWATER & ALBION ATHLETIC
Albion’s Dirt-Trackers have not performed since 12 December and sadly it showed amongst the rural delights at Castle Cary on Saturday. Albion were forced to make several changes – Ball was back after prolonged absence but Ward and Drabble were missing.
Albion had the advantage of the slope in the first half and immediately took the game to the opposition. Stukes almost immediately left the field with a blood injury and Hicks temporarily replaced him.
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BAR OPENING FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS
The bar will now be open to the public on Friday & Saturday evenings at 7pm onwards, Saturdays will be open to members and supporters from 1pm onwards.
Why not make B&A your first stop on the way into town or simply fancy a more relaxed bar?
We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday evening opening sponsored by HAVEN TURFING & GARDEN SERVICES (Call Bridgwater 420461) |
Jack Smith - Sixty seasons at Bridgwater and Albion RFC and still going strong!
Jack Smith is a rare breed in the world of modern sport because he in his 60th season with Bridgwater and Albion Rugby Club the club where he started- and still taking a very active part on the playing side of things.
He was born in Minehead in 1930 and then lived in Over Stowey and Stockland Bristol before moving into Bridgwater when he was 24 years old- where he has remained ever since.
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