Banbridge RFC – Centenary Year 2026

Celebrating 100 Years of Rugby

Community & Legacy

January 2nd
Kicking Off Our 100th Year
Match vs Newry RFC
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Commemorating our first ever game in 1926

January 23rd - 25th
Kicking Off Our 100th Year
Centenary Weekend
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Banbridge RFC vs Banbridge Academy Former Pupils
Banbridge XV vs Ballymena RFC (AIL)
Minis, Youth & Women’s Matches
Celebrating our formation and community involvement

February 22nd
Honouring Our Leaders
Past Captains & Presidents Lunch
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A thank you celebration for those who have led the club over 100 years

March (Date TBC)
The Old Guard Returns
Over 35s v Perennials RFC
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A friendly face-off showcasing the spirit of our veteran players

April
Giving Back To Our Community
100 Bags For 100 Years
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Club members clean up Banbridge and surrounding areas over 4 weeks

April
Giving Back To Our Community
Club Awards Dinner
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Recognising achievements from the past season and century

May
Moving For A Cause
100 Miles For 100 Years
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Members run / walk 100 miles with funds supporting the club and charity

June 6th
The Centenary Gala Ball
The Big Dinner
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Celebrate with past and present legends
Special Guest: Andy Farrell (Ireland & Lions Head Coach)

An Unmissable Black-Tie Event

July (TBC)
Ulster Stars at Banbridge
Ulster Stars at Banbridge
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Family Funday @ Rifle Park
Centenary Golf Day

August 8th
Showcase Month
Banbridge RFC v Barbarians RFC
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A once-in-a-lifetime fixture

August
Showcase Month
Week of Events
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Throughout the week there will be a series of events including a Comedy Night and a Concert acts ‘The Dukes’ and ‘Whiskey Before Breakfast’

August 15th
Showcase Month
Centenary Tournament
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Men's & Women's Teams
Guest Teams also celebrating their 100th Year

September (TBC)
Rugby For The Next Generation
Centenary Blue Sox Tour
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September (TBC)
Rugby for the Next Generation
Schools’ Minis Festival
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Local Primary Schools enjoy mini rugby at Rifle Park

October (TBC)
Celebrating Our Women
Centenary Ladies Day
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Honouring the invaluable role women have played throughout our history

November (TBC)
A Toast to Our Sponsors
Sponsors’ Centenary Day @ AIL Home
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Recognising the partners who’ve helped sustain our journey

December
A Year to Remember
100 x Food Hampers
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Supporting our local community in need

December 19th
A Year to Remember
Centenary Christmas Cracker
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Ending the year in festive Banbridge style!

Thank You

To our players, supporters, sponsors, and community – thank you for 100 incredible years.
Here's to the next century!