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BARFC 9, Bideford 8 (05/12/15)

BARFC 9, Bideford 8 (05/12/15)

| 05/12/2015

Match report by Tony Pomeroy Bideford will spend the journey back to North Devon wondering how they did not manage to win this close encounter. Bridgwater did not take the lead until the 37th minute of the second half and just managed to hold on for the narrowest of wins. All recent results between these […]

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Camborne 24, BARFC 8 (28/11/15)

Camborne 24, BARFC 8 (28/11/15)

| 28/11/2015

Report by Tony Pomeroy Bridgwater’s Camborne jinx struck again on Saturday when the game had to be abandoned after 71 minutes due to an injury to Bridgy scrum half Tom Fournier-D’Albe. With his head already heavily bandaged following a cut, he received another bang on the head and went down on halfway. With medical advice […]

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BARFC 29, Thornbury 20 (21/11/15)

BARFC 29, Thornbury 20 (21/11/15)

| 21/11/2015

Bridgwater’s four try win, in this closely fought encounter that was sponsored by the Bridgwater Town Council, has cemented their second place in the league whilst narrowing the gap with leaders, Camborne, adding spice to next week’s game in Cornwall between the top two sides in the league. Denying third-placed Thornbury any points was the […]

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Wells 5, BARFC 13 (14/11/15)

Wells 5, BARFC 13 (14/11/15)

| 15/11/2015

BY TONY POMEROY This was a good old-fashioned slog in the mud and one where it became impossible to distinguish between the teams in the final quarter. Wells dominated possession and territory but with one early exception, could not break down a resolute Bridgwater defence as the visitors, in an almost perfect defensive display, put […]

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BARFC 27, Hornets 38 (31/10/15)

BARFC 27, Hornets 38 (31/10/15)

| 31/10/2015

Somerset Cup – Quarter Final Match report by Tony Pomeroy Cup holders, Hornets, maintained their grip on the trophy with this hard-fought win over Bridgwater & Albion. Scoring six tries to Bridgwater’s three, Hornets were good value for their victory. Both sides selected weakened sides, keeping some 1st XV regulars on the bench. Regular Bridgwater […]

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BARFC 29, Newent 13 (17/10/15)

BARFC 29, Newent 13 (17/10/15)

| 18/10/2015

BY TONY POMEROY This game was brought forward so that it would not clash with Bridgwater Carnival on November 7th and was the only league match played this weekend. With second in the league hosting the league leaders and both sides unbeaten, something had to give in this the first ever meeting between the two clubs. […]

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Drybrook RFC 5, BARFC 13 (10/10/15)

Drybrook RFC 5, BARFC 13 (10/10/15)

| 10/10/2015

Match report by Tony Pomeroy Bridgwater continued their unbeaten start to the season with this very hard-fought victory in the Forest of Dean. Still missing James Martin, Bridgy had John Hill at full back and Jervis Manupenu, himself recovered from injury, back at fly half instead of the concussed, Chris Ashwin. Adrian Tew  and Joe […]

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Keynsham 21, BARFC 26 (03/10/15)

Keynsham 21, BARFC 26 (03/10/15)

| 03/10/2015

With both clubs boasting unbeaten starts to the league season, something had to give in this encounter at Crown Fields. Bridgwater were missing James Martin and Joe Bussell who were unavailable and also rested Dan Kemmish, Taylor Buller and Tom Fournier-D’Albe from the starting line-up. It was the lower ranked side, Keynsham, who had the […]

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Harvest Supper

Harvest Supper

| 30/09/2015

BARFC are hosting a Harvest Supper and disco  in aid of Bridgwater Food Bank and BARFC on Saturday, October 24 at 7.30pm. Club Chairman Steve Smith said: “ The Club is proud to be at the heart of the local community and to help the most vulnerable people in the town struggling to make ends […]

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DOUBLE TOP!

DOUBLE TOP!

| 27/09/2015

A fantastic achievement has been hit this weekend as both of our top two senior teams have gone to first place in their respective leagues! Can anyone remember the last time this happened……… Well done lads – You make your club proud! COME ON THE BRIDGY BOYS!

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