Category: Previews / Reports -XV

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Matson RFC 12, BARFC 27 (06/12/14)

Matson RFC 12, BARFC 27 (06/12/14)

| 06/12/2014 | Reply

Match report by Tony Pomeroy Bridgwater kept up the pressure on the league leaders with this their fifth consecutive league victory. The visiting spectators – who outnumbered the home supporters – described the win as ‘not pretty but we’ll take it’ and this just about summed up the game. Bridgwater were still missing Nick Spellissy […]

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Weston Super Mare 43 – BARFC 20 (29/11/14)

Weston Super Mare 43 – BARFC 20 (29/11/14)

| 29/11/2014 | Reply

Weston Super Mare 43 – BARFC 20 (29/11/14) League status eventually held sway as the seasiders achieved bragging rights with this win over their neighbours.   Bridgwater fielded a somewhat experimental side, giving debuts to winger Drew Shaw and second row Tom Lewis. They also welcomed back Rob (Dolphin) Thompson for his first 1st XV […]

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BARFC 34, Ivybridge RFC 28 (22/11/14)

BARFC 34, Ivybridge RFC 28 (22/11/14)

| 22/11/2014 | Reply

This was a superb game of rugby that kept the crowd on its toes throughout. Bridgwater had to make a last minute change when former skipper, Dan Kemmish, was injured at the end of the warm up. George Sluman replaced him with Dave Norman being drafted onto the bench from the 3rd XV match on […]

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Drybrook 6, BARFC 12 (15/11/14)

Drybrook 6, BARFC 12 (15/11/14)

| 15/11/2014 | Reply

Match report by Tony Pomeroy This was the first ever match at any level between these two clubs and the honour of the first victory went to the visitors. As an exhibition of rugby, this was not a good advertisement and much of the play matched the drab mistiness of the afternoon. The game only […]

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BARFC 43, Cullompton 12 (08/11/14)

BARFC 43, Cullompton 12 (08/11/14)

| 08/11/2014 | Reply

Match report by Tony Pomeroy This was Bridgwater’s first ever league win over Cullompton and takes them to fourth in the league table with a total of 25 points. Cullompton remain rooted to the foot of the table. Cullompton belied their league status with a powerful start which saw them take the lead with a […]

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Clevedon 15, BARFC 28 (25/10/14)

Clevedon 15, BARFC 28 (25/10/14)

| 25/10/2014 | Reply

Match Report by Tony Pomeroy Bridgwater will be very satisfied with the five point haul from this match. However, they made hard work of the victory, with coach, Kevin Innalls metaphorically tearing his hair out as the visitors went to sleep a little during the second half.Bridgwater brought James Brakes back on the wing as […]

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BARFC 27, Cleve 28 (18/10/14)

BARFC 27, Cleve 28 (18/10/14)

| 18/10/2014 | Reply

Match report by Tony Pomeroy Bridgwater brought in Garryn Basson to replace Rob Allen, injured at North Petherton last week and re-instated Ollie McGeown, now recovered from injury, at scrum half. Adrian Tew also joined the front row to replace Joe Bussell. This was a nail-biting game for both sides. Cleve will be well satisfied […]

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NPRFC 9, BARFC 5 (11/10/14)

NPRFC 9, BARFC 5 (11/10/14)

| 12/10/2014 | Reply

Heavy thundery rain in the hour before the kick off may have kept many spectators away but the 682 who attended witnessed a typical local derby with no quarter given or asked. Bridgwater will be regretting their missed chances that cost them victory and bragging rights over their near neighbours.  Bridgwater’s kicking boots had been […]

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Wells RFC 16, BARFC 29 (04/10/14)

Wells RFC 16, BARFC 29 (04/10/14)

| 04/10/2014 | Reply

Match report by Tony Pomeroy This match was a great advertisement for level 6 rugby. Both teams and the referee contributed to a game that kept the crowd on its toes until the final whistle. Yes, there were errors as both sides mishandled and missed first time tackles but this all added to the excitement […]

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BARFC 39, Bideford RFC 30 (27/09/14)

BARFC 39, Bideford RFC 30 (27/09/14)

| 27/09/2014 | Reply

Written by Tony Pomeroy What a superb game of rugby. With both sides prepared to throw the ball about, and a referee with enough experience and common sense to let them, the sizable crowd were treated some fine entertainment. There were ten tries in all and both teams deservedly received a four-try bonus point. Bridgwater […]

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