Upcoming Functions (21/11/08)

B&A RFC Entertainments proudly present our upcoming events.

Please 'click on the picture' above for more details.

Please help your club by supporting these events.

Great parties, great people, come and join in the fun.

Contact the office on 01278 423900 for tickets and information. 

Player Focus - Dave Hallaran (20/11/08)

Interview by Richard Walsh

Local boy Dave Hallaran is one of the success stories at Bridgwater this season and after starting off playing for the Development XV, he has now taken his chance to step up to the first team.

The 26 year old spoke recently about how he feels about being given his opportunity to play National League rugby.

He said: “I am very pleased to be in the start line up for the first team and I feel very proud to be running out onto the field wearing a Bridgwater shirt. Obviously I have been playing for the club for a long time so to get my chance in the first team is a great opportunity and something that I am delighted about.”

Click 'Read More' for rest of Article and more pictures of Dave and his 'lady friends' !

Bridgy up for the Cup! (22/11/08)

  Havant RFC

Condolences (19/11/08)

The BARFC flags are flying at half mast as a mark of respect for two stalwart members of the club who have died recently.

Reg Garratt was a loyal club member for many years and known by many at the club.

Tom Pearce was a member of the Friends of Bridgwater and stalwart supporter of the club over many years.

The clubs would like to express its condolences to both families.

Quiz Night (22/11/08)

after the Havant game

Come & test your grey matter!!!

TewkesTalk 19/11/08

A few words by Bridgwater & Albion Head Coach Mike Tewkesbury. TewkesTalk is normally only available to Registered Users of the website.

Having had a few days to reflect upon last Saturday’s league defeat at Dings Crusaders in Bristol, Mike Tewkesbury the Bridgwater and Albion director of rugby said: “The match at Dings was really intense and having looked at the DVD it was very much an evenly balanced affair. We pulled away in the second half and at that stage we should have shut the game down, but we failed to do that.”

“This was not because of our decision-making, or our rugby playing but in terms of our discipline because that lost us the game and there is no doubt about that.In the first half they got three scores from our ill discipline for which there was no need whatsoever, so we have to ask ourselves whether we can afford to go down the road where we just give penalties away ad lib.”

‘Tewkes’ went on: “I think we have to be a bit more hard-headed and a lot more controlled in what we do and when we do it. A lot of the penalties are for minor tactical offences but we will get no change out of the referee so it is best not to do it. If you are not doing it then he can’t pick you up on it.”

Dings Crusaders 33 - 24 B&A RFC (15/11/08)

Match Report by Tony Pomeroy

Bridgwater were the better side for much of this enthralling game at Lockleaze but were cruelly beaten at the death as Dings scored 14 points in injury time to snatch victory and even deny Bridgwater a losing bonus point.

Conditions were grey and damp throughout the game but the passion showed by both sides brightened the day. Play was delayed shortly after the start whilst a little doggie deposit had to be cleared from the pitch.

Much of the game was an attritional forward battle in which Bridgwater gave as good as they received.  For Dings, Mike Panaho led from the front in the forward exchanges whilst fly half Adam Westall kicked away most of the ball he received. 

For Bridgwater, Danny Hodge won a lot of line-out ball but occasionally his ‘off the top’ delivery caused problems for scrum half Dave Hallaran as he received ‘man and ball’ as Dings forwards poured through gaps in the line out.  The backs all looked sharp, none more so than Mike Mangeolles and Alex Lloyd, and Tito Elisara produced a number of crunching tackles.  Luke Cozens ran and kicked well.

Captains Log...(9/11/08)

Interview by Richard Walsh

Bridgwater and Albion captain Ben Purcell was clearly delighted with the way that the team had played in their 38-12 win over Canterbury at Bath Road on Saturday.

Immediately after walking off the pitch Ben said: “I am very please with that performance. You really can’t ask for a better start than what we had and to score in the first play of the game was just fantastic.”

“What was good though was that we didn’t do our normal thing of sitting back and relaxing, we followed it up with another try and we had effectively finished the game of in the first 20 minutes.”

Ben went on: “Then it is always tricky when you get that far ahead because teams are always going to try to come back and give a bit of a fight, however we held out well.”

The Olive Mill Man of the Match

vs Canterbury (8/11/08)

The Olive Mill, situated on Bath Road, Bridgwater are sponsoring the 'man of the match' as voted by the B&A committee. The restaurant is a 4* AA rated Bar, Restaurant & Hotel. It is also rated 4* with 'The

English Tourist Board'. 

The player will be entitled to a £40 voucher off the cost of a meal at The Olive Mill. The deal covers every home league game of the campaign and will be presented to the players in the club house after the match by a representative from the Olive Mill.

B&A would like to express its thanks to the Olive Mill for it's kind Support of B&A RFC. 

If you wish to book a meal or accommodation at The Olive Mill :- 01278 722202.

Click here to go to their homepage!

Dirt-trackers 39 - 3 Somerton (8/11/08)

Match report by Mike Berry

Dirt-trackers dig deep to overcome game Somerton 

The Dirt-Trackers were forced in to several team and positional changes on Saturday.  Inspirational skipper Dave Norman was ruled out after an injury in training in midweek and of the longer term injured, Hobbs and Tracey were still stood down, although the former was forced to reappear in the second half.  The absence of Norman meant that Field came in as hooker with Triggol reverting to the back row.  From there Stuckes played at outside centre.

Albion was expecting a sterner test than they have had in recent weeks with Somerton’s big pack likely to cause some difficulties.  However they did not expect to take more than twenty minutes to wear down the opposition during which time they trailed through a second minute penalty goal by Somerton.  That that was the visitors’ only score was a commendable comment upon Albion’s defensive qualities.  Somerton drove into Albion’s half from the start and kicked their penalty and immediately returned to the attack and whilst they buzzed around the 22 there was rarely any likelihood of a breakthrough. 

EDF National Trophy (22/11/08)

Round 2(s) Draw

Barking - Cleve

Basingstoke - Bracknell

Bridgwater & Albion - Havant

Canterbury - Exmouth

Civil Service - Barnstaple

Dings Crusaders - Ealing

Henley - Hertford

London Scottish - Richmond

Wadebridge Camels - Shelford

Match to be played on Saturday 22nd November

Look forward to seeing you there!!!

6 Nation Tickets Available (20/10/08)

  7 February 2009

  1/2 price tickets available

  ko 3.00 pm

    15 March 2009

    ko 3.00 pm

  21 March 2009

  ko 3.30 pm

  Click 'read more' for prices, terms and booking details.

International Tickets for sale (2/10/08)

England v South Africa

Saturday 22nd Nov 2008

k.o. 2.30 pm 

Prices from £42 to £72

depending on Availability & Seating position

There are  tickets available for the South Africa game.

For more information and to order phone Phil Butterworth on 01278 458251.

All orders must be made before 8th October 2008 and will require immediate payment. 

Supporters Coaches

Last year we were reported as being the 'best supported team in National 3' and we intend to keep it that way!  As you may know the club runs supporters coaches to all of our 1st XV matches.

The cost is between £10 & £15 per seat depending on venue and number of people on the coach.

One supporter said 'We have a great time on the coach, some of the longer journeys appear shorter by the fun we have and the characters we get on the coach'. So why don't you come along and enjoy the great atmosphere created at our games both home and away.

To reserve your seat contact Frank Taylor on 01278 427318 or Julie Allen on 01278 691055. Alternatively you can get Julie on her mobile number which you can get by ringing the club office on 01278 423900. During the season (including the pre season friendlies) you can book your seat at the club shop which is run by Julie and situated in the main bar. 

Bingo - Every Monday!!!

B&A RFC currently holds a bingo night every Monday (except bank holidays) at the Clubhouse.

Everyone (aged 18+) is welcome with eyes down at 7.30 pm. Disabled access also available.

The prices are very reasonable and this coupled with excellent Cash prizes make it a great night out. 

If you require any further info regarding our great Monday night Bingo extravaganza please contact the club on 01278 423900.

Player profiles - They're all here!! 

 As you can tell from the images above we have updated the player's profiles for the coming season.

The above are just a sample - click here to see them all!

We'll leave them in the ''Rugby' section on the main menu, under  'Player profiles', for your future reference and delight!