Barbarians

Barbarians to play Fiji at Twickenham Stadium in June

Barbarians have announced that they will be taking on Fiji in The Killik Cup contest in June.
14 December 2023

Wales give perfect send-off to Leigh Halfpenny defeating Barbarians 49-26

Wales gave a fitting farewell to Leigh Halfpenny as they defeated Barbarians 49-26 in their clash at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
4 November 2023

Gareth Anscombe: I think people in leadership positions need to have a good hard look at where the game is going in Wales

Exclusive interview: Welsh international chats to TRU's James Skeldon about the state of the game in his country, the retirements of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric, recovering from injury and representing the Barbarians.
25 May 2023

Seb Negri Column: World XV excitement, Twickenham memories and the Rugby World Cup

As he prepares to turn out for the World XV at Twickenham against the Barbarians, TRU columnist and Italy international Seb Negri pens his thoughts ahead of a special week, being back at Twickenham, plus he discusses the rest of 2023.
22 May 2023

Eddie Jones to coach Barbarians against World XV at Twickenham

Former England coach Eddie Jones will make a return to Twickenham Stadium after being appointed the coach of Barbarians F.C for the Killik Cup clash against World XV.
13 December 2022

Graham Kitchener Exclusive: ‘To have a rugby club back in Worcester is hugely important’

Former Worcester lock chats to Joe Harvey about leaving the Warriors, his hopes for the club and he reveals how playing for the Barbarians on Saturday may be his swansong.
25 November 2022

‘There is a lot at stake’ – dissecting the importance of the Barbarians visit to Harlequins

Following the game between Harlequins and the Barbarians on Thursday night, TRUs Joe Harvey spoke to Quins CEO Laurie Darlymple and former Wasps wing Josh Bassett, who played against some of his former teammates.
18 November 2022

Murley and Marler bag tries as Harlequins romp to 73-28 win over the Barbarians

There were 15 tries in 80 minutes as the Barbarians went to West London in order to take on Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop beneath the Thursday night lights.
17 November 2022

‘It was my time to move on’ – Departing Harlequins back Joe Marchant

Having announced that he was leaving Harlequins last week, following his try-scoring exploits for the Barbarians last Sunday, Joe Marchant spoke about the announcement, what the future may hold and more.
16 November 2022

Mercer and Marchant score as Barbarians beat All Blacks XV 35-31

England internationals Zach Mercer and Joe Marchant both scored tries as the Barbarians 35-31 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
13 November 2022

Aaron Wainwright Exclusive: ‘University rugby is probably what got me where I am’

Playing the All Blacks XV on Sunday afternoon at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Barbarians flanker Aaron Wainwright spoke to Joe Harvey about how his time at Cardiff Met shaped him and playing for rugby’s most famous tourists.
11 November 2022

Joe Marler to feature for Barbarians against All Blacks XV

Barbarians have secured the services of Harlequins prop Joe Marler for the Killik Cup against All Blacks XV to be played in London on 13th November.
20 October 2022

Barbarians to face Northampton Saints in November

Northampton Saints will be locking horns with Barbarians for the first time in an exhibition match with cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens hosting the game in November.
15 October 2022

Scott Robertson and Ronan O'Gara to coach Barbarians against All Blacks XV

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson and La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara will be guiding Barbarians when they face an All Blacks XV in the Killik Cup clash on 13th November.
22 July 2022

James Botham Exclusive: 'It would be an absolute honour to get back in there'

It might not have been the summer Botham was expecting, but after missing out on Wales' tour to South Africa, he is determined to enjoy the Barbarians experience before going again in 2022/23.
25 June 2022

Barbarians beat England 52-21 despite Will Skelton's red card

Barbarians came up with a eight try performance as they went on to defeat England 52-21 at Twickenham Stadium despite a red card to Will Skelton.
20 June 2022

George Kruis named in Barbarians line up for match against England

Fabien Galthie has unveiled the matchday squad of Barbarians for their upcoming clash against Barbarians to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.
17 June 2022

Care wouldn’t be with England 'if he didn’t have that focus to go to World Cup'

Richard Cockerill has spoken about England bringing Danny Care back into the international fold and admitted the Harlequins scrum-half is not only in contention to tour Australia, but he could also make it to next year's World Cup.
15 June 2022

Phil Bennett Tribute: 'You think these legends are going to carry on forever and be immortal'

Former teammate of 'Benny', Clive Griffiths, speaks to Talking Rugby Union about playing with his idol at Llanelli and the influence one of the greats of the game had on his career.
14 June 2022

Danny Care returns to England squad for clash against Barbarians

England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care in the 36-man squad ahead of the clash against Barbarians to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.
13 June 2022