Bridgwater & Albion
| Full name | Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | Rugby Football Union |
| Nickname(s) | Bridgey |
| Founded | 1875[1] |
| Ground(s) | (Capacity: 5,000) |
| Chairman | Steve Smith |
| President | Mike Berry |
| Coach(es) | Kevin Innalls |
| League(s) | South West 1 West |
| Official website | |
| barfc.co.uk | |
Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Football Club is an English rugby union team based in Bridgwater, Somerset.
The club was founded in 1875.[2] In the early 20th century players from the club, including Robert Dibble[3][4] and Tommy Woods[5] represented England.[6]
In World War II the Broadway ground in Taunton Road was used for allotments with rugby transferring to Victoria Park, but after 1946 the ground was restored, with the grandstand being built in 1952.[2]
The club now runs three senior teams, a colts side and a youth section featuring the full rage of age-groups.[7] The first XV now plays in regional rugby, currently in South West 1 West following relegation from National League 3 South West, the second XV plays in Somerset 1 and the third XV competes in Somerset 2 South.
References
- ↑ Stephen McCormack, ed. (2002). The Official RFU Club Directory 2002-2003. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. ISBN 1852916451.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "History". Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ↑ "Robert Dibble". ESPN. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ↑ "British Rugby Team". Otago Daily Times. 29 May 1908. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ↑ "Tommy Woods". ESPN. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ↑ Woods, S.M.J. (15 March 1906). "The Ashes of English Rugby". Star. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ↑ Club website home page