What a wonderful 23 the Barbarians’ management has assembled to face the Springboks a third time. It is full of stars whom we thought we’d never see in action again. It’s another delight that we are presented with a straightforward 23; this is a single encounter, so no need to offer a squad, then guess
It’s barely two months ago that I mentioned the ‘missing’ BaaBaas in a piece about rugby aspirations that had passed out of view: http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2023/07/16/new-shapes-for-rugby/ Now we have the unexpected but glad news that the BaaBaas are on the trail once more. Given everything else going on in the world of rugby, this counts as a
First we need to read Fiona Tomas’ damning indictment (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2021/11/30/barbarians-farce-proves-double-headers-nothing-pr-stunt-games/) of what happened at Twickenham last Saturday; then, if we are very brave, read the comments it provoked. Yes, they include the well-worn attitude ‘I’d rather watch a boys’ Under 15s game.’ Well, I coached, reffed and watched more U15s teams than most people, plus
One of the most extraordinary days in rugby took place at Twickenham Stadium. At 12.30 the Baa-baas women’s team learned they would be kicking off at 2.30, not 5.15 as scheduled. Six members of the men’s unit had been diagnosed with Covid-19; their game had to be called off. This was a quite massive blow
Barbarian F.C. President John Spencer says he is expecting the Barbarians to set Twickenham alight as the squads come together to prepare for the historic Killik Cup Double Header. Spencer said: “It’s great to have the Barbarians men’s and women’s squads in camp to prepare for the Killik Cup. We have an exciting group
Barbarian Women have announced that England stars Rochelle “Rocky” Clark, Katy Daley-Mclean and Natasha “Mo” Hunt as the first named players in the squad for the clash against Springbok Women’s XV. Red Rose fans will be familiar with these three huge names in the sport, who have been trailblazers for international rugby in both 7s
With just under two months to go until the historic Killik Cup Double Header, Barbarian FC have announced that leading coaches Jo Yapp and Rachel Taylor will join forces again as Barbarian Women prepare to face Springbok Women’s XV. Yapp and Taylor reprise their coaching roles with Barbarian Women following the team’s win over Wales
Barbarian FC has announced the return of Barbarian Women with a first home double header on Saturday 27 November, when they will face the Springbok Women’s XV in The Killik Cup Double Header. The match at Twickenham will take place following the men’s fixture – Barbarian FC v Samoa – with tickets available now for
Black Ferns team to play NZ Barbarians named Six debutants will don the black jersey in the Black Ferns side to play the NZ Barbarians this weekend. The match kicks off at 4.35pm at The Trusts Arena in Waitakere and will be broadcast live on SKY Sport. The team is (Test caps in brackets, debut
The WRU have announced their squad to face the Barbarians tomorrow, 30th November, at the Principality Stadium on (kick-off 11.45am). Wales: Lauren Smyth (Ospreys); Paige Randall (Cardiff Blues), Megan Webb (Cardiff Blues), Kerin Lake (Ospreys), Lisa Neumann (RGC); Elinor Snowsill (Bristol Bears), Keira Bevan (Ospreys); Gwenllian Pyrs (RGC), Kelsey Jones (Ospreys), Cerys Hale (Cardiff Blues),
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