The Captain's Log - some words from Steve Hunt
Bridgy skipper Steve Hunt was clearly delighted by the way that his new look team performed against Brixham on Saturday to give the boys a victory to celebrate.
Talking about the game Steve said: “The result is a bit of a shock to me and during the game I kept on looking up at the scoreboard and saw that we had more points- which I am not used to, but it was great to get a win under our belts and will give us some good confidence going forward.”
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National Three South West fixtures 2010-11
September 4 Oxford Harlequins A
September 11 Redingensians H
September 18 Barnstaple A
September 25 Bournemouth H
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Bridgwater and Albion captain already looking forward to the new season
The new rugby season may still be more than two months away but for Steve Hunt who has been appointed as Bridgwater and Albion captain for 2010-11 the campaign just can’t come soon enough.
Hunt, who is ‘Bridgy’ through and through, has endured a rough ride since taking over the reins at College Way mid way through last season following the departure of skipper when Ben Purcell and a number of the other senior players at the club.
However despite the difficulties that he inherited Hunt managed to retain team morale create a strong team ethic among the players who remained, as well as helping to oversee the introduction of a number of very promising youngsters into the side.
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Bridgwater & Albion Plan For Next Season
Bridgwater and Albion have unveiled their plans for 2010-11 when they intend to be bidding for a swift return to National league Two (South) following their relegation at the end of this season.
Nick Hill, who took over as acting head coach at Bridgy back in November when Mike Tewkesbury the director of rugby departed by mutual agreement, has had his appointment confirmed for the new campaign, after what has been a very difficult five months at the helm.
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Huge Thanks to the 'Friends of B&A'
Article by Chairman - Steve Smith
The Club were, as always, very grateful for the ‘Friends’ for another great lunch event on Saturday. Even in these stringent times the ‘Friends’ filled the Sedgemoor suite with people who were treated to great food, entertained by a great comedian and enjoyed a great social event!
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 14:50 |
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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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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 February 2010 08:52 |
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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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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 February 2010 08:51 |
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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. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 17:41 |
BAR OPENING WEDNESDAY, 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!
We are also open on a Wednesday evening from 7pm with our newly formed Skittles team practicing their skills, giving the dart board a beating as well as 'singing' away to the jukebox!
Friday evening opening sponsored by HAVEN TURFING & GARDEN SERVICES (Call Bridgwater 420461) |
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Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 07:16 |
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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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 18:29 |
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B&A RFC V Richmond Postponed
BRIDGWATER and Albion will have to wait another week at least before they can return to action after their away game at Richmond was postponed because of the frozen conditions.
This postponement means that the Albion first team has not played since they beat Westcombe Park on Saturday December 12th, which was five weeks ago.
The game has been re-arranged and will now take place on Saturday March 20th at the Athletic Ground.
Commenting on the postponement ‘Bridgy’ coach Nick Hill said: “To a certain degree the fact that this game has been called off is no bad thing because we have been unable to train fully since the bad weather has set in.”
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 07:34 |
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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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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 18:29 |
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Somerset RFU Cup - Update
Bridgwater and Albion are through to the semi finals of the Somerset RFU Cup without having had to play a single game in the comeptition.
In the first round of the Somerset Cup opponents Walcot conceded the game.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 31 January 2010 18:26 |
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Steve Smith Speaks
Bridgwater and Albion chairman Steve Smith talks about recent developments at the club.
In common with many other clubs at the same level and even above them in the National League structure Bridgwater and Albion are finding paying players at the existing levels of their contracts an increasing burden.
With this in mind Steve Smith, the Club Chairman, met with the players just before Christmas to tell them that they would all be paid at the same reduced level for the foreseeable future.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 07:34 |
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Matt Hastie returns to 'Bridgy' in time for Saturdays big match
BRIDGWATER and Albion, have re-signed their former hooker Matt Hastie who parted company with Taunton recently.
Matt was a very firm favourite with the ‘Bridgy’ crowds during his four year stay at the National League Two (South) side, but left at the end of the 2007-8 season to join neighbours Taunton.
He led his new club to promotion to the South West Two title last season, during which they were unbeaten.
Matt is expected to start on the bench at Bath Road tomorrow (Saturday) when Bridgy entertain fellow strugglers Westcombe Park kick off 3pm. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 13 December 2009 10:00 |
A fond farewell to Albion stalwart Gordon Barrett
Article by Mike Berry
Members and all rugby football supporters in Somerset and the West Country are mourning the death of Gordon C Barrett who passed away on 30 November aged 86. Gordon’s efforts on and off the field of play are steeped in Bridgwater & Albion and Somerset County Rugby annals.
Gordon was born in Cannington and like many other Albion footballers learnt his rugby at Dr Morgan’s Grammar School. After leaving school, he joined the Royal Navy where he was Petty Officer in the Fleet Air Arm. Whilst serving his country he played for various Navy XVs and for the Combined Services. During wartime rugby football in the Bridgwater area masqueraded under the ‘Barbarians’ banner and Bridgwater & Albion re-emerged soon after and Gordon played for these sides. He was still in the Navy and played simultaneously for his home club; for Devonport Services; and the Royal Navy Air Command. In 1946 / 47 he was on standby as reserve for England International trials. Albion’s excellent Centenary handbook records Gordon’s prowess through their teams in the late 1940s / early 1950s during which time Bridgwater scored some notable victories over some famous clubs.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 07:33 |
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