Barbarians

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

Lewis Ludlam, Nic Dolly and Joe Launchbury out of England's clash against Barbarians

England have been dealt injury blows ahead of next month's clash against Barbarians with Lewis Ludlam, Joe Launchbury and Nic Dolly withdrawn from the training camp in Richmond.
23 May 2022

Wealth of experience left out as Eddie Jones looks to the future

The likes of Ben Youngs, Henry Slade and Joe Marler do not feature in England's first squad announcement of the summer as Jones keen to learn about some new names who could make an impact.
17 May 2022

Henry Arundell included in 36-member England training squad

England coach Eddie Jones has named uncapped duo Henry Arundell and Will Joseph in the 36-player squad ahead of the clash against Barbarians and the July tour of Australia.
17 May 2022

England to lock horns with Barbarians in June

England and Barbarians will be locking horns with each other for the first time since 2019 with Twickehnam Stadium hosting the encounter on 19th June.
10 February 2022

Warren Gatland named head coach of New Zealand Barbarians

Warren Gatland has been appointed as the head coach of the New Zealand Barbarians as they face New Zealand Heartland at Owen Delany Park in Taupo on Sunday.
29 November 2021

Fixture between Barbarians and Samoa cancelled due to Covid-19

The clash between Barbarians and Samoa to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday has been called-off due to concerns over the Covid-19.
27 November 2021

Rob Kearney to retire after Barbarians' game against Samoa

Former Ireland and Leinster fullback Rob Kearney has announced that he will be retiring from the sport at the conclusion of the Barbarians' game against Samoa scheduled on Saturday.
25 November 2021

Nic White Interview: The livewire scrum-half playing with a spring in his step again

Exclusive interview with the Wallabies No.9 as he looks back on how Exeter Chiefs reignited his international career and he also reflects on a 'rough' autumn for Australia ahead of his Barbarians bow.
22 November 2021

Quade Cooper unavailable for Barbarians game confirms Dave Rennie

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that playmaker Quade Cooper will not be part of Barbarians squad when they face Samoa at Twickenham Stadium on 27th November.
13 October 2021

Australia fly-half Quade Cooper denies Barbarians selection

Australia playmaker Quade Cooper has denied his selection for the Barbarians in the upcoming clash against Samoa to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 27th November.
5 October 2021

Quade Cooper included in Barbarians squad for Samoa clash

Barbarians have confirmed that Australian playmaker Quade Cooper will be part of the squad as they face Samoa in the Killik Cup for the clash against Samoa to be played on 27th November at Twickenham Stadium.
5 October 2021

Dave Rennie to coach Barbarians against Samoa

Australia head coach Dave Rennie will be in charge of Barbarians when they face Samoa in the encounter on 27th November at Twickenham Stadium.
8 September 2021

Barbarians proud to support the Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation with £10,000 grant

The Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust are proud to announce their support for the Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation with a £10,000 grant to support the Foundation’s coaching initiatives both in the UK and in New Zealand.
18 December 2020

Barbarians players to face disciplinary hearing for Covid-19 protocols breach

The Rugby Football Union has announced that the 13 Barbarians players, who breached the Covid-19 protocols ahead of the Quilter Cup clash against England last weekend will face disciplinary hearing.
30 October 2020

England's Quilter Cup clash against Barbarians cancelled due to Covid-19 breach

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that the Quilter Cup game between England and Barbarians to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday has been cancelled.
23 October 2020

George Ford expected to return soon - John Mitchell

England defence coach John Mitchell revealed that Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford will be expected to return soon after his latest injury setback.
23 October 2020

England v Barbarians game thrown into doubt

The RFU is reviewing if the Quilter Cup England v Barbarians fixture scheduled for Sunday 25 October can still go ahead.
22 October 2020