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.
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.
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?”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.