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CLUBS MOURN LOSS OF TENACIOUS NO. 9 – John Bawden

CLUBS MOURN LOSS OF TENACIOUS NO. 9 – John Bawden

| 05/01/2026

CLUBS MOURN LOSS OF TENACIOUS NO. 9 Members of both Bridgwater & Albion and Weston-super-Mare Rugby Football Clubs will fondly remember the exploits of scrum-half John Bawden who passed away on 19 December.  He served both clubs with some aplomb from the mid-1960’s through to the late 1970’s. John Bawden was born in Bridgwater and […]

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Bridgwater & Albion RFC New Year Update

Bridgwater & Albion RFC New Year Update

| 05/01/2026

At the halfway stage of the season, Bridgwater & Albion RFC occupy 10th place in Western Counties (North).  They have accrued 20 points from their 11 matches. Two clubs are below them, Chosen Hill Former Pupils who are at the bottom with 9 points from 10 matches and Taunton Seconds who have 12 points from […]

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ROGER GIBBS – BRIDGWATER & ALBION REMEMBERS HIS CONSIDERABLE ASSISTANCE

ROGER GIBBS – BRIDGWATER & ALBION REMEMBERS HIS CONSIDERABLE ASSISTANCE

| 11/12/2025

ROGER GIBBS – BRIDGWATER & ALBION REMEMBERS HIS CONSIDERABLE ASSISTANCE Senior members of Bridgwater & Albion RFC will remember playing with and enjoying the on and off the field company of Roger Gibbs who passed away recently at the age of 87.  Roger started his rugby football career at North Petherton but in the mid/late […]

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RUMBLINGS OF JOY ON ANNIVERSARY OF DIRTRACKERS GURU’S DEATH

RUMBLINGS OF JOY ON ANNIVERSARY OF DIRTRACKERS GURU’S DEATH

| 11/12/2025

RUMBLINGS OF JOY ON ANNIVERSARY OF DIRTRACKERS GURU’S DEATH  As 11 December 2025 marks the ninth anniversary of the death of the great guru of the Athletic 3rd XV or Dirtrackers – whichever parlance you prefer or are allowed to say these days – then there have been reports of rumblings from the Memorial Garden […]

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Post Weekend update for Bridgwater & Albion RFC

Post Weekend update for Bridgwater & Albion RFC

| 08/12/2025

Bridgwater & Albion RFC 2nd XV continued with their successful season and on Saturday they beat their Chard counterparts 24-0 away to notch up their fifth win of the campaign. This result sees the Bridgy Boys move to fourth place in Counties 3 Somerset South and this coming weekend (13th December)  the Seconds are at […]

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BRIDGWATER & ALBION MOURNS SAD LOSS OF LONG-TIME SUPPORTERS

BRIDGWATER & ALBION MOURNS SAD LOSS OF LONG-TIME SUPPORTERS

| 04/12/2025

In the last few weeks, the deaths of three of our long-time supporters has brought sad news to the club. Janice Mansfield Janice is the wife of long-time Albion supporter Peter Mansfield and she sadly passed away in mid-October.  Janice had strong connections to the club in that her father Jack Taylor was a stalwart […]

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If you think something needs doing at the club – Volunteer to do it!

If you think something needs doing at the club – Volunteer to do it!

| 24/11/2025

If you think something needs doing at the club – Volunteer to do it! We need help and assistance with many things Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Football Club please ask the bar staff or contact us on bookings@barfc.co.uk  

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Recent match reports from Bridgwater & Albion RFC

Recent match reports from Bridgwater & Albion RFC

| 17/11/2025

Bridgwater & Albion RFC Women were at home to Trojans Second XV, from Eastleigh in Hampshire, who are currently top of the Women’s National Counties  South West ( South ) League. The game was attended by a large crowd, which included several supporters from the visiting team. Trojans arrived having won all three of their […]

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Bridgwater & Albion RFC 3rd XV  7-34 Burnham on Sea 2nd XV – Match Report

Bridgwater & Albion RFC 3rd XV  7-34 Burnham on Sea 2nd XV – Match Report

| 03/11/2025

Bridgwater & Albion RFC 3rd XV  7-34 Burnham on Sea 2nd XV  Burnham on Sea made their mark against Bridgwater & Albion RFC 3rd XV in the opening five minutes.  They scored two tries after which the hosts were always chasing the game. The visitors dominated the opening stages of this match.  They ran with […]

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Bridgwater Carnival – Saturday 1st November – OPEN FROM 12PM

Bridgwater Carnival – Saturday 1st November – OPEN FROM 12PM

| 31/10/2025

Bridgwater Carnival – Saturday 1st November – OPEN FROM 12PM 🍽We will also be serving delicious home-cooked food from 5pm onwards from the kitchen via our fabulous team of volunteers🍽. We will also be showing the rugby! So come in for a pint beforehand 🎭The club has over 30 carnival clubs using our facilities to […]

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