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Geoff Sluman reflects on 150th anniversary playing season

Geoff Sluman reflects on 150th anniversary playing season

| 03/05/2026

With the season now over Geoff Sluman, the Head of Sport and Vice Chair at Bridgwater & Albion RFC has reflected on the 2025-26 campaign. Geoff said: “The season just ended has been a special one as Bridgwater & Albion RFC are celebrating 150 years since it’s foundation. Before even starting a game there is […]

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BRIDGWATER & ALBION RFC SADDENED AT LOSS OF LIFE MEMBER & ACE FUNDRAISER

BRIDGWATER & ALBION RFC SADDENED AT LOSS OF LIFE MEMBER & ACE FUNDRAISER

| 15/04/2026

BRIDGWATER & ALBION RFC SADDENED AT LOSS OF LIFE MEMBER & ACE FUNDRAISER The club has received the sad news that our Life Member Christine (Chris) Purdy has passed away on 14 April.Chris was part our longstanding dynamic fundraising activities in company with her husband John.If anyone has visited the club to watch a match […]

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Gavin Mansfield’s funeral – Details

Gavin Mansfield’s funeral – Details

| 16/03/2026

Gavin Mansfield’s funeral will take place on Friday, 10th April at St. John’s Church in Bridgwater at 12.30pm. The family have requested Albion dress with a nod to the Dirtrackers, should you have any specific attire. Please share

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GAVIN MANSFIELD-SAD DEATH OF DEDICATED CLUBMAN-BOTH RUGBY FOOTBALL & CRICKET

GAVIN MANSFIELD-SAD DEATH OF DEDICATED CLUBMAN-BOTH RUGBY FOOTBALL & CRICKET

| 09/03/2026

GAVIN MANSFIELD – SAD DEATH OF DEDICATED CLUBMAN – BOTH RUGBY FOOTBALL and CRICKET  All members and former players of both BRIDGWATER and ALBION RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB and WEMBDON CRICKET CLUB will be sad to learn of the death of their friend, playing colleague and dedicated clubman GAVIN MANSFIELD on 9 March at the age […]

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MARION CHIDGEY-Life Member & Stalwart Ladies Committee Member

MARION CHIDGEY-Life Member & Stalwart Ladies Committee Member

| 06/03/2026

MARION CHIDGEY-Life Member & Stalwart Ladies Committee Member Long-term members of Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Football Club will be saddened upon hearing that Marion Chidgey (nee Mounckton) passed away on 25 February at the age of 93. Marion has been connected with the club for over 65 years, since she joined the Ladies Committee whose […]

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Elwyn Hayward – A dashing three-quarter with good family connections.

Elwyn Hayward – A dashing three-quarter with good family connections.

| 02/03/2026

Members & former players of Bridgwater & Albion will be sad to learn of the recent death of Elwyn Hayward – a very useful centre /wing who graced the club’s colts & later senior sides from the mid 1970s into the early 1980s. His brother Wayne also played at the same time, enjoying a stellar […]

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Bridgwater & Albion RFC will be returning to Western Counties (North) league action on Saturday afternoon

Bridgwater & Albion RFC will be returning to Western Counties (North) league action on Saturday afternoon

| 23/02/2026

Bridgwater & Albion RFC will be returning to Western Counties (North) league action on Saturday afternoon after an enforced four-week break, when they host Gordon League at College Way, kick-off 2 pm. Since Christmas, the Albion have enjoyed a successful run of results.  They won against Taunton Seconds at home 20-19, which they followed up […]

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Bridgwater & Albion RFC – a family affair

Bridgwater & Albion RFC – a family affair

| 27/01/2026

Bridgwater & Albion RFC is a rugby club that runs in the family, and down the ages many sons, grandsons and great grandsons and more recently great granddaughters have been proud to wear the Albion colours. Brothers, cousins and uncles playing together is not uncommon but fathers and sons playing together in the same team […]

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Bridgwater & Albion RFC Girls Rugby

Bridgwater & Albion RFC Girls Rugby

| 16/01/2026

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Bridgwater & Albion RFC Youth Rugby

Bridgwater & Albion RFC Youth Rugby

| 16/01/2026

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