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been dealt injury blows ahead of next month's clash against Barbarians with Lewis Ludlam, Joe Launchbury and Nic Dolly withdrawn from the training camp in Richmond.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