Barbarians

The Barbarians is a rugby institution with a decorated history. An elite team which is made up from some of world rugby’s most notable stars comes together each year to provide exciting, spirted and passionate rugby for spectators to enjoy.

Barbarians fought back brilliantly from being 0-14 down to go on to win the encounter against Tonga with a 27-24 margin at Thomond Park on Friday.

Barbarians Women emerged victorious on their first ever outing as they went on to beat their Munster counterparts with a 19-0 triumph at a wet Thomond Park on Friday.

Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans believe England missed a great opportunity of testing themselves against the All Blacks by not allowing their players to represent the invitational team in the recently concluded encounter against New Zealand at Twickenham.

A dominant second-half performance from New Zealand saw them come from behind and register a 22-31 win over Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Fly-half Duncan Paia'Aua contributed with 16 points as Australia managed to beat Barbarians 31-28 in the exhibition game at Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday.

Barbarians have confirmed that World Cup winning former England international Will Greenwood will rejoin the coaching panel ahead of their upcoming game against New Zealand.

Barbarians have announced the launch of their women's team for the first time that will be seen in action against Munster at Thomond Park on 10th November.

Rugby Football Union has ruled out the possibility of releasing England players for Barbarians during their unofficial Test against New Zealand on 4th November at Twickenham.

Barbarians have confirmed that they are planning to speak to various home unions on a possible release of their players for the clash against New Zealand scheduled to be played on 4th November.

Nayacalevu Vuidravuwalu and Chris King scored doubles for Barbarians as they completed a 28-43 win over Barbarians at Kingspan Stadium on Thursday.

England registered a 28-14 victory over Barbarians side at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday. Here are player rankings from the encounter.

England started their preparations for the Argentina tour on a right note as they went on to defeat Barbarians by 28-14 at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.

Barbarians head coach Vern Cotter stated that the team is keen on giving a 'fitting farewell' to former France captain Thierry Dusautoir, who might play his last professional game against England on Sunday.

England coach Eddie Jones has confirmed Chris Robshaw as co_captain for the upcoming non-international clash against Barbarians on Sunday along with George Ford.

Former England international Steffon Armitage will line up for Barbarians when they take on Eddie Jones' men in the Old Mutual Wealth Cup match at Twickenham on 28th May.

The face-off between England and New Zealand will have to wait after All Blacks chose Barbarians as their preferred opponent in the upcoming November Tests.

A Barbarians side led by former All Blacks scrum-half Andy Ellis cruised over to a comfortable 40-7 victory comprising of six impressive tries over Fiji at Belfast on Friday.

After a 31-31 draw against South Africa in Wembley and a massive 71-0 win over Czech Republic in Prague, Fiji will be the next target for the Barbarians when they take on the field on Friday. Here is more information on the Baa-Baas.

Highlights of the Barbarian's clash with South Africa at Wembley Statdium.