Barbarians

‘Excited’ Ardron keen to do Canada proud

Canadian international Tyler Ardron admits it will be ‘pretty special’ when he represents the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.
15 November 2019

'It will be a nice way to finish up' - Best to bow out with Baa Baas

Rory Best says it will be a ‘nice way to finish up’ his rugby career when he represents the Barbarians over the next three weeks.
14 November 2019

Rory Best to lead Barbarians against Fiji

Former Ireland international Rory Best has been named as the captain for Barbarians in their upcoming clash against Fiji to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
14 November 2019

Rory Best named in Barbarians squad for Fiji clash

Former Ireland skipper Rory Best will feature one final time in professional rugby after he was included in Barbarians squad to take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on 16th November.
1 November 2019

Naiyaravoro ‘jumped’ straight into his first season with Saints – now he is ready for more

A man mountain, Taqele Naiyaravoro walked through the Franklin’s Gardens south stand with a smile on his face, before introducing himself to Talking Rugby Union in perhaps the best way ever; “How goes it, legends?”
12 September 2019

We are really hopeful RugbyX will fly - Ben Ryan

Former Olympic gold medal-winning Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan is ready for his next venture as the Technical Director of RugbyX - a new format of the game which will take place at the O2 Arena next month.
11 September 2019

Barbarians to face Brazil in November

Barbarians will be facing Brazil for the first time during their end of the year tour in November.
26 August 2019

Eddie Jones to coach Barbarians against Fiji in November

England coach Eddie Jones will be in charge of the Barbarians for the first time when they line-up against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on 16th November.
27 June 2019

Warren Gatland to take in charge of Barbarians against Wales

Warren Gatland will be in charge of Barbarians when they line-up against Wales at Principality Stadium in November.
6 June 2019

Barbarian FC - Flying the flag

It was a great occasion last weekend at Twickenham and with the Barbarians heading to Cardiff in November to face Wales, there are overwhelming positives, especially for the Women’s game.
6 June 2019

Josh Beaumont Column: It was a special day and one I will remember for a long time

After captaining his country on Sunday, TRU columnist Josh Beaumont has penned his final words of the season as he reflects on a special day at Twickenham, England and an exciting 2019/20 campaign to come.
6 June 2019

England Women beat Barbarians with 40-14 margin

England Women came up with a clinical performance as they eased past Barbarians Women 40-14 in their first ever encounter between these two sides in the history of the game at Twickenham Stadium.
3 June 2019

Inexperienced England XV beat Barbarians 51-43 at Twickenham Stadium

Alex Dombrandt scored double while Marcus Smith contributed with 26 points as an inexperienced England XV went on to beat Barbarians 51-43 at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.
2 June 2019

Gulliver: 'You can't turn down the opportunity to play in such a prestigious team'

TRU's Joe Harvey caught up with Georgie Gulliver on her experience of Tyrrells Premier 15s final and the chance to represent Barbarians Women's side.
1 June 2019

Positive Premiership season a platform for Bristol - Piutatu

Ahead of his appearance for the Barbarians against England this weekend, Bristol Bears’ Charles Piutatu says his club side can improve after an encouraging return to the Gallagher Premiership.
30 May 2019

Joe Marler added to Barbarians squad to face England

Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been the latest addition to the Barbarians squad that will line-up against England at Twickenham on 2nd June.
23 May 2019

Barbarians president Micky Steele-Bodger passes away aged 93

Long-standing Barbarians president Micky Steele-Bodger has passed away at the age of 93 on Thursday.
10 May 2019

Pat Lam to coach Barbarians against England

Barbarians have confirmed that Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam will take charge of the invitational side in their upcoming Quilter Cup match against England at Twickenham Stadium on 2nd June.
19 April 2019

Barbarians include Toulon stars to face England in Quilter Cup

Barbarians have confirmed that Toulon stars including wing Josua Tuisova and centre Malakai Fekitoa will be part of the invitational squad that will take on England at Twickenham Stadium on 2nd June.
9 April 2019

England Women to face Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium in June

England Women will line-up with Barbarians for the first time when they face each other at Twickenham Stadium in June.
12 February 2019