27/05/2026
Meet the Baabaa Episode 1
We are starting a new series on Facebook focusing and spotlighting on a different player and finding out more about them on a personal level. Today we have Ollie in the hot seat, he impresses on a weekly basis at Banbury as a dynamic and quick thinking back. With all of that in mind here is what he has to say
Name: Ollie Smith
Age: 26
Position: Fullback/Scrum half
Occupation: Design Engineer
Former/current club(s): Northampton Casuals Banbury Rugby Club
First Rugby memory: “Playing tag rugby as a young lad down at casuals”
Favourite match played: “It’s got to be the Olney festival cup final match, I can’t remember what year it was but I was young”
Best game ever watched: Saints vs Saracens premiership final 2013/14
Favourite club: Northampton Saints
Favourite ever player: Dan Carter
Build the best rugby player out of Baabaas players: Rugby IQ: Himself, passing ability: Himself, heart: Albie Dean, strength: Alex Cook, kicking: Talan Davies, pace: Sam Aldridge
Ollie has this to say about the coming months with the Baabaas: “We’re fired up to see the Banbury Baabaas step onto the field in their fresh new kit — ready to wear the colours with pride and showcase the amazing sponsors who’ve backed the journey from a simple idea dreamed up by our founders. What started as a vision is now a team ready to make its mark, and that moment will be a huge honour and a brilliant achievement for everyone involved.
This is just the beginning too — we’re looking to grow the Baabaas family year on year, welcoming new faces into the squad and building something special. With top-tier tours and buzzing sporting festivals on the horizon, there’s plenty to play for.”
Thankyou for your time Ollie we’re so excited to get you on the pitch 🐏🩷
