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The Barbarian Football Club, known as the Barbarians, is a British-based invitational rugby union club. The Barbarians play in black and white hoops, though players wear socks from their own club strip.[4] Membership is by invitation. As of 2011, players from 31 countries had played for them.[5] Traditionally at least one uncapped player is selected for each match.[4][6]

Key Information

Until rugby union became a professional sport, the Barbarians usually played six annual matches: with Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Newport at Easter; a game with Leicester on 27 December and the Mobbs Memorial Match against East Midlands in the spring. In 1948, the Barbarians were invited to face Australia as part of the Wallabies' tour of Britain, Ireland and France. Although initially designed as a fundraiser towards the end of the tour, the encounter became a popular and traditional fixture. Initially played every three years, it has become more frequent in the professional era, with the Barbarians now often playing one of the national teams visiting Britain each autumn.

On 29 May 2011, at halftime in the Barbarians' match against England at Twickenham, the Barbarians and their founder William Percy Carpmael were honoured with induction to the IRB Hall of Fame.[7] A women's team was established in 2017.

Many rugby clubs around the world are based on the Barbarians model of an invitational scratch team, including the French Barbarians, Australian Barbarians, New Zealand Barbarians and South African Barbarians.

History

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Barbarians team that played Devonshire at Exeter, 1 April 1891

The Barbarian Club was formed by William Percy Carpmael, who had played rugby for Cambridge University,[8] and had been part of the Cambridge team which had undertaken a tour of Yorkshire in 1884.[9] Inspired by the culture behind short rugby tours he organised his first tour in 1889 with Clapham Rovers,[9] which was followed by an 1890 tour with an invitational team calling themselves the Southern Nomads.[10] At the time practically every club ceased playing in early March; there were no tours and players just 'packed up' until the following season. In 1890 he took the Southern Nomads – mainly composed of players from Blackheath – on a tour of some northern counties of England.

His idea – collecting a touring side from all sources to tackle a few leading clubs in the land – received strong support from leading players, particularly ex-university players. On 8 April 1890, in Leuchters Restaurant and later at the Alexandra Hotel in Bradford, the concept of the Barbarians was agreed upon.[11] The team toured later that year and beat Hartlepool Rovers 9–4 on 27 December in their first fixture.[12]

The team was given the motto by Walter Julius Carey, former Bishop of Bloemfontein and a former member of the Barbarians:

Rugby Football is a game for gentlemen in all classes, but for no bad sportsman in any class[13][14]

Penarth

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The Barbarians in 1904

The concept took hold over the years and the nearest thing to a club home came to be the Esplanade Hotel at Penarth in South Wales, where the Barbarians always stayed on their Easter tours of Wales.[15] The annual Good Friday game against the Barbarians was the highlight of the Penarth club's year and was always attended by enthusiastic capacity crowds. This fixture marked the start of the Baa-Baas' annual South Wales tour from their "spiritual home" of Penarth, which also included playing Cardiff RFC on the Saturday, Swansea RFC on Easter Monday and Newport RFC on the Tuesday.

The non-match day of Easter Sunday would always see the Barbarians playing golf at the Glamorganshire Golf Club,[16] in Penarth, while the former Esplanade Hotel, which was located on the seafront at Penarth, would host the gala party for the trip, sponsored by Penarth RFC. The first match took place in 1901,[15] and over the next 75 encounters, Penarth won eleven games, drew four and lost 60. Between 1920 and the first Athletics Field game in 1925, the Good Friday games were hosted on Penarth County Grammar School's sports field.

The final Penarth v Barbarians game was played in 1986, by which time the Penarth club had slipped from its prominent position in Welsh rugby. However, a special commemorative game, recognising the 100 years since the first Good Friday match, took place in 2001 and was played at the Athletic Field next to the Penarth clubhouse the day before the Barbarians played Wales at the Millennium Stadium. Gary Teichmann, captain of South Africa and the Barbarians, unveiled a plaque at the clubhouse to mark the event.

The Final Challenge

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After the Second World War, in 1948, the Barbarians were asked by the British and Irish unions to raise a side to play the touring Australia team, to raise funds for the Australians' journey home via Canada.[12] This started the tradition of the "Final Challenge" – played as the last match in a tour of Britain and Ireland by Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.

'The best try ever scored'

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Main article: Barbarians vs New Zealand, 1973

The Barbarian 'Final Challenge' match with the All Blacks at Cardiff Arms Park on 27 January 1973 is celebrated as one of the best games of rugby union ever played.[17] It was a game of attack and counterattack, and the Barbarians won the match 23–11, handing the All Blacks their fourth defeat of the tour. Gareth Edwards scored a try widely considered to be one of the best ever in rugby union.

Cliff Morgan described Gareth Edwards' try:

Kirkpatrick to Williams. This is great stuff! Phil Bennett covering chased by Alistair Scown. Brilliant, oh, that's brilliant! John Williams, Bryan Williams. Pullin. John Dawes, great dummy. To David, Tom David, the half-way line! Brilliant by Quinnell! This is Gareth Edwards! A dramatic start! What a score!!.....Oh that fellow Edwards....If the greatest writer of the written word would've written that story no one would have believed it. That really was something.[18]

Gareth Edwards said of the match:

People tend only to remember the first four minutes of the game because of the try, but what they forgot is the great deal of good rugby played afterwards, much of which came from the All Blacks. For us after the success of the 1971 British Lions tour, which captured the imagination of the whole country, it was an opportunity to bring a lot of that side together again.

Traditional matches

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The nature of the Barbarians as a touring side made for a diverse fixture list, but at a number of points in the club's history they have settled for a time into a regular pattern. Most of these regular matches have fallen by the wayside, whilst others continue to the present day:

  • 27 December game against Leicester Tigers – this began in 1909 as the third and final match of the Christmas Tour. It was played for the last time as a regular fixture in March 2006[19] but returned in November 2014 when the Barbarians beat Leicester 59–26 in their 125th anniversary season.[20]
  • The Edgar Mobbs Memorial Match – held for Edgar Mobbs, who was killed in the First World War. Played at Franklins Gardens against Northampton Saints, Bedford Blues or the East Midlands select XV. The first took place on 10 February 1921, and in later years became a tradition on the first Thursday in March. The last Mobbs Match to feature the Barbarians took place in April 2011. Since then, the invited opposition has been a British Army side instead of the Barbarians.[21]
  • Easter Tour – traditionally four matches against Penarth RFC (Good Friday), Cardiff RFC/Cardiff Blues (Holy Saturday); Swansea RFC (Easter Monday) and Newport RFC (Tuesday following Easter Monday). The Penarth match was dropped after 1986 as a regular fixture although in 2001 a special commemorative game, recognising 100 years since the first Good Friday match, was played at the Athletic Field next to the Penarth clubhouse the day before the Barbarians played Wales at the Millennium Stadium. The game against Newport was moved away from Easter after the 1982 fixture due to problems fielding a team for the fourth match of the tour[22] and was played as a midweek game early in the season from September 1982 onwards.[23] The Barbarians last played Newport in November 1996.
  • The Final Challenge – played as the last match in a tour of the UK by Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. Initially played every three years, these games have become more frequent in the professional era. The fixture on 3 December 2008 between the Barbarians and Australia was played at Wembley Stadium, the first rugby union match played there since its redevelopment.
  • Remembrance Day game against the Combined Services, played in November. The fixture was first played in 1997 and the most recent game, in 2014, resulted in a 31–15 win for the Barbarians.[24]

They typically compete against teams from the home nations (England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland) as well as other international sides. Other matches are played against club teams, often to celebrate anniversaries. The 2014–15 fixture list included matches against Leicester Tigers and Heriot's Rugby Club in addition to the Final Challenge game with Australia and the annual Combined Services match.[25] The Heriot's game celebrated the 125th anniversary of both that club and the Barbarians,[26] while the Leicester game was also part of the Barbarians' 125th anniversary schedule.[27] The Barbarians were also invited to play in the first ever Rugby match at the London Olympic Stadium in 2015 against Samoa.

Olympic rugby union centenary celebration match

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Australia was approached by the British Olympic Association to play the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium on 3 December 2008. The match formed part of the BOA's programme of events to celebrate the centenary of the first London Olympic Games where Australia defeated a Great Britain (Cornwall) side in the final 32–3.[28] In 1908 France were the defending Olympic champions, but when they withdrew from the event, leaving just Australia and Great Britain to contest the gold medal, it was then County champions Cornwall who took to the field to represent the host nation. Cornwall had already been defeated in Australia's earlier 31-match tour. Cornwall's 1908 contribution was also further recognised by the presentation of the Cornwall Cup to the winning 2008 captain at Wembley, with the players of the respective sides receiving gold or silver commemorative medals. The 2008 game was the first rugby union fixture to take place in the new Wembley Stadium.[29] Australia went on to win 18 points to 11.

In a change to the tradition of the Barbarians players wearing their own club socks, in this game, they all wore Cornwall's black and gold socks. The break with the tradition was highly regarded by the secretary of the Cornwall Rugby Football Union, Alan Mitchell, who was said to have been humbled by the honour.[29]

Women's Barbarians

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See also: Nomads Women's rugby team

In October 2017 a women's team was announced for the first time in the club's history.[30] Their first match, coached by Giselle Mather,[31] was a 19–0 victory against Munster on 10 November 2017, played as part of a double header with the men's team playing Tonga.[32] They subsequently played a match against the British Army in March 2018, winning 37–0.[33]

Their first-ever match against international competition saw six tries scored in a 34–33 victory against the USA at Infinity Park in the Denver suburb of Glendale, Colorado.[34][35] On 2 June 2019, Barbarians Women took on England at Twickenham as the prelude to a men's Barbarians match against an England XV (non-cap match)[36] losing the contest 40–14 (two tries scored to six conceded).[37][38] They went on to beat Wales at the Principality Stadium 43–33 on 30 November 2019 scoring 5 tries to 3 conceded.[39][38]

Matches against national teams

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The Barbarian F.C. have played men's international matches since 1915 and women's international matches since 2019.[40]

  • View of the stadium during the match v South Africa, 2007
    View of the stadium during the match v South Africa, 2007
  • Barbarians v South Africa in 2007
    Barbarians v South Africa in 2007
  • Barbarians v Australia in 2011
    Barbarians v Australia in 2011
  • Barbarians v England in 2013
    Barbarians v England in 2013
Gender Opposing Teams For Against Result Date Venue City Competition
Men  Wales 26 10 Won 17 April 1915 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Tour match
To raise 'patriotic funds'
Men  Australia 9 6 Won 31 January 1948 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  South Africa 3 17 Lost 26 January 1952 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  New Zealand 5 19 Lost 20 February 1954 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  Australia 11 6 Won 22 February 1958 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  East Africa 52 12 Won 28 May 1958 RFUEA Ground Nairobi Tour match
Men  South Africa 6 0 Won 4 February 1961 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  Canada 3 3 Draw 17 November 1962 Gosforth Greyhound Stadium Gosforth Tour match
Men  New Zealand 3 36 Lost 15 February 1964 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  Australia 11 17 Lost 30 January 1967 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  New Zealand 6 11 Lost 16 December 1967 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  Rhodesia 24 21 Won 26 May 1969 Police Grounds Salisbury Tour match
Men  South Africa 12 21 Lost 31 January 1970 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Scotland 33 17 Won 9 May 1970 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
In aid of 1970 British Commonwealth Games
Men  Fiji 9 29 Lost 24 October 1970 Gosforth Greyhound Stadium Gosforth Final Challenge
Men  New Zealand 23 11 Won 27 January 1973 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  New Zealand 13 13 Draw 30 November 1974 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  Australia 19 7 Won 24 January 1976 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  Canada 29 4 Won 12 June 1976 York Stadium Toronto Tour match
Men British Lions 14 23 Lost 10 September 1977 Twickenham London Silver Jubilee Match
Men  New Zealand 16 18 Lost 16 December 1978 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  Scotland 26 13 Won 26 March 1983 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
Men  Australia 30 37 Lost 15 December 1984 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  Italy 23 15 Won 26 May 1985 Stadio Flaminio Rome Tour match
Men  Australia 22 40 Lost 26 November 1988 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  New Zealand 10 21 Lost 25 November 1989 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  England 16 18 Lost 29 September 1990 Twickenham London Tour match
Centenary celebrations
Men  Wales 31 24 Won 6 October 1990 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Tour match
Centenary celebrations
Men  Argentina 34 22 Won 17 November 1990 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  Scotland 16 16 Draw 7 September 1991 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
Men  Russia 23 27 Lost 6 June 1992 Lokomotiv Moscow Tour match
Men  Australia 20 30 Lost 28 November 1992 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  New Zealand 12 25 Lost 4 December 1993 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  Zimbabwe 21 23 Lost 4 June 1994 Police Grounds Harare Tour match
Men  South Africa 23 15 Won 3 December 1994 Lansdowne Road Dublin Final Challenge
Men  Ireland 70 38 Won 19 May 1996 Lansdowne Road Dublin Tour match
Peace International
Men  Scotland 48 45 Won 17 August 1996 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
Dunblane Disaster Fund Match
Men  Wales 10 31 Lost 24 August 1996 Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff Tour match
Fully capped match for Wales
Men  Australia 12 39 Lost 7 December 1996 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  Ireland 31 30 Won 28 May 2000 Lansdowne Road Dublin Tour match
Men  Scotland 45 42 Won 31 May 2000 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
Men  Germany 47 19 Won 12 August 2000 Eilenriedestadion Hanover Tour match
German Rugby Federation Centenary Match
Men  South Africa 31 41 Lost 10 December 2000 Millennium Stadium Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  Wales 40 38 Won 20 May 2001 Millennium Stadium Cardiff Tour match
Men  Scotland 74 31 Won 24 May 2001 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
Men  England 43 29 Won 27 May 2001 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Australia 35 49 Lost 28 November 2001 Millennium Stadium Cardiff Final Challenge
Men  England 29 53 Lost 26 May 2002 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Wales 40 25 Won 29 May 2002 Millennium Stadium Cardiff Tour match
Men  Scotland 47 27 Won 1 June 2002 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
Men  England 49 36 Won 25 May 2003 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Scotland 24 15 Won 28 May 2003 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
Men  Wales 48 35 Won 1 June 2003 Millennium Stadium Cardiff Tour match
Men  Scotland 40 33 Won 22 May 2004 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
Men  Wales 0 42 Lost 27 May 2004 Ashton Gate Bristol Tour match
Men  England 32 12 Won 30 May 2004 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Portugal 66 34 Won 10 June 2004 Universitário Lisboa Lisbon Tour match
Men  New Zealand 19 47 Lost 4 December 2004 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  Scotland 7 38 Lost 24 May 2005 Pittodrie Aberdeen Tour match
Men  England 52 39 Won 28 May 2005 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  England 19 46 Lost 28 May 2006 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Scotland 19 66 Lost 31 May 2006 Murrayfield Edinburgh Tour match
Men  Georgia 28 19 Won 4 June 2006 Mikheil Meskhi Stadium Tbilisi Tour match
Men  Tunisia 33 10 Won 19 May 2007 Stade El Menzah Tunis Tour match
Men  Spain 52 26 Won 23 May 2007 Martínez Valero Elche Tour match
Men  South Africa 22 5 Won 1 December 2007 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  Belgium 84 10 Won 24 May 2008 Stade Roi Baudouin Brussels Tour match
Men  Ireland 14 39 Lost 27 May 2008 Kingsholm Gloucester Tour match
Men  England 14 17 Lost 1 June 2008 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Australia 11 18 Lost 3 December 2008 Wembley Stadium London Final Challenge / Cornwall Cup
Men  England 33 26 Won 3 May 2009 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Australia 7 55 Lost 6 June 2009 Sydney Football Stadium Sydney Tour match[41]
Men  New Zealand 25 18 Won 5 December 2009 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  England 26 35 Lost 30 May 2010 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Ireland 29 23 Won 4 June 2010 Thomond Park Limerick Tour match
Men  South Africa 26 20 Won 4 December 2010 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  England 38 32 Won 29 May 2011 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Wales 31 28 Won 4 June 2011 Millennium Stadium Cardiff Tour match
Celebration of 130th anniversary of the WRU; fully capped match for Wales
Men  Australia 11 60 Lost 26 November 2011 Twickenham London Final Challenge
Men  England 26 57 Lost 27 May 2012 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Ireland 29 28 Won 29 May 2012 Kingsholm Stadium Gloucester Tour match
Men  Wales 21 30 Lost 2 June 2012 Millennium Stadium Cardiff Tour match
Fully capped match for Wales
Men  England 12 40 Lost 26 May 2013 Twickenham London Tour match
Men [[File:|23x15px|border |alt=|link=]] British & Irish Lions 8 59 Lost 1 June 2013 Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong Lions tour match [42]
Men  Fiji 43 17 Won 30 November 2013 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  England 39 29 Won 1 June 2014 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Australia 36 40 Lost 1 November 2014 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Ireland 22 21 Won 28 May 2015 Thomond Park Limerick Tour match
Men  England 12 73 Lost 31 May 2015 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Samoa 27 24 Won 29 August 2015 Olympic Stadium London Tour match
Men  Argentina 31 49 Lost 21 November 2015 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  South Africa 31 31 Draw 5 November 2016 Wembley Stadium London Tour match Killik Cup
Men  Czech Republic 71 0 Won 8 November 2016 Markéta Stadium Prague Tour match
Celebration of 90th anniversary of the Czech Rugby Union
Men  Fiji 40 7 Won 11 November 2016 Ravenhill Stadium Belfast Tour match
Men  England 14 28 Lost 28 May 2017 Twickenham London Tour match
Old Mutual Wealth Cup
Men  Australia 28 31 Lost 28 October 2017 Sydney Football Stadium Sydney Tour match
Men  New Zealand 22 31 Lost 4 November 2017 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Tonga 27 24 Won 10 November 2017 Thomond Park Limerick Tour match
Men  England 63 45 Won 28 May 2018 Twickenham London Tour match
Quilter Cup
Men  Argentina 38 35 Won 1 December 2018 Twickenham London Tour match
Women  United States 34 33 Won 26 April 2019 Infinity Park Glendale, Colorado Tour match
Women  England 14 40 Lost 2 June 2019 Twickenham London Tour match
Double-header
Men  England 43 51 Lost
Men  Fiji 31 33 Lost 16 November 2019 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  Brazil 47 22 Won 20 November 2019 Estádio do Morumbi São Paulo Tour match
Women  Wales 29 15 Won 30 November 2019 Millennium Stadium Cardiff Tour match
Double-header
Men  Wales 33 43 Lost
Men  England Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled 25 October 2020 Twickenham London Quilter Cup Moved from June fixture due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Cancelled on 23 October 2020 due to players breaking COVID rules[43]
Women  South Africa 60 5 Won 27 November 2021 Twickenham London Tour match
Double-header
Killik Cup
Men  Samoa Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled
Men  England 52 21 Won 19 June 2022 Twickenham London Quilter Cup
Men  Spain 26 7 Won 25 June 2022 El Molinón Gijón
Men New Zealand All Blacks XV 35 31 Won 13 November 2022 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium London Killik Cup
Men World XV 48 42 Won 28 May 2023 Twickenham London Killik Cup
Men  Samoa 14 28 Lost 18 August 2023 Stade Amédée-Domenech Brive-la-Gaillarde Tour match
Women  South Africa 38 26 Won 23 September 2023 Athlone Stadium Cape Town Tour match
Men  Wales 26 49 Lost 4 November 2023 Millennium Stadium Cardiff Tour match
Men  Fiji 45 32 Won 22 June 2024 Twickenham London Tour match
Men  South Africa 7 54 Lost 28 June 2025 Cape Town Stadium Cape Town Tour match Qatar Airways Cup

Overall

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Match summary as of 28 June 2025
Gender Against Played Won Lost Drawn Win %
Men  Argentina 3 2 1 0 66.66%
Men  Australia 14 3 11 0 21.43%
Men  Belgium 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  Brazil 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  Canada 2 1 0 1 50.00%
Men  Czech Republic 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  East Africa 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  England 19 9 10 0 47.36%
Women  England 1 0 1 0 0.00%
Men  Fiji 5 2 2 0 60.00%
Men  Georgia 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  Germany 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  Ireland 6 5 1 0 83.33%
Men  Italy 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men [[File:|23x15px|border |alt=|link=]] British & Irish Lions 2 0 2 0 0.00%
Men  New Zealand 11 2 8 1 18.18%
Men  Portugal 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  Russia 1 0 1 0 0.00%
Men  Samoa 2 1 1 0 50.00%
Men  Scotland 11 8 2 1 72.72%
Men  South Africa 9 4 4 1 44.44%
Women  South Africa 2 2 0 0 100.00%
Men  Spain 2 2 0 0 100.00%
Men  Tonga 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  Tunisia 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Women  United States 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  Wales 11 6 5 0 54.55%
Women  Wales 1 1 0 0 100.00%
Men  Zimbabwe (& Rhodesia) 2 1 1 0 50.00%
Men Total 103 54 45 4 52.43%
Women Total 4 3 1 0 75.00%
Both TOTAL 107 57 46 4 53.27%

Men

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Men's Barbarians squad to face All Blacks XV on 1 November 2022

Head coach: Samoa Pat Lam

Note: Bold denotes players that have represented the Barbarians in previous international matches. Italics represents uncapped players.

Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Club/province Union
Bongi Mbonambi Hooker (1991-01-07) 7 January 1991 (age 35) South Africa Sharks South Africa South Africa
Andre-Hugo Venter Hooker (2001-09-10) 10 September 2001 (age 24) South Africa Stormers South Africa South Africa
Jack Aungier Prop (1998-11-20) 20 November 1998 (age 27) Ireland Connacht Ireland Ireland
Oli Kebble Prop (1992-06-18) 18 June 1992 (age 33) France Oyonnax Scotland Scotland
Asenathi Ntlabakanye Prop (1999-04-15) 15 April 1999 (age 26) South Africa Lions South Africa South Africa
Ali Vermaak Prop (1989-04-28) 28 April 1989 (age 36) South Africa Stormers South Africa South Africa
Ruben van Heerden Lock (1997-10-27) 27 October 1997 (age 28) South Africa Stormers South Africa South Africa
Ernst van Rhyn Lock (1997-09-19) 19 September 1997 (age 28) England Sale Sharks South Africa South Africa
Cobus Wiese Lock (1997-06-02) 2 June 1997 (age 28) South Africa Bulls South Africa South Africa
Fitz Harding Back row (1999-04-26) 26 April 1999 (age 26) England Bristol Bears South Africa South Africa
Batho Hlekani Back row (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 20) South Africa Sharks South Africa South Africa
Hanro Liebenberg (c) Back row (1995-10-10) 10 October 1995 (age 30) England Leicester Tigers South Africa South Africa
Evan Roos Back row (2000-01-21) 21 January 2000 (age 26) South Africa Stormers South Africa South Africa
Brad Weber Scrum-half (1991-01-17) 17 January 1991 (age 35) France Stade Français New Zealand New Zealand
Rhodri Williams Scrum-half (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 (age 32) Wales Dragons Wales Wales
Robert du Preez Fly-half (1993-07-30) 30 July 1993 (age 32) England Sale Sharks South Africa South Africa
Dan du Plessis Centre (1995-03-17) 17 March 1995 (age 30) South Africa Stormers South Africa South Africa
Matías Moroni Centre (1991-03-29) 29 March 1991 (age 34) England Bristol Bears Argentina Argentina
Benhard Janse van Rensburg Centre (1997-01-14) 14 January 1997 (age 29) England Bristol Bears South Africa South Africa
Werner Kok Wing (1993-01-17) 17 January 1993 (age 33) Ireland Ulster South Africa South Africa
Leolin Zas Wing (1995-10-20) 20 October 1995 (age 30) South Africa Stormers South Africa South Africa
Max Malins Fullback (1997-01-07) 7 January 1997 (age 29) England Saracens England England
Rhyno Smith Fullback (1993-02-11) 11 February 1993 (age 33) Italy Benetton South Africa South Africa

Women

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Women's Barbarians squad that faced South Africa on 23 September 2023 and Munster on 30 September 2023.

Head coach: Wales Sean Lynn (England Gloucester–Hartpury)

Note: Italics represents uncapped players. Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Club/province Union
Ciara O'Connor Hooker (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 37) New Zealand Ponsonby Fillies Ireland Ireland
Joanna Kitlinski Hooker (1988-07-05) 5 July 1988 (age 37) United States Colorado Gray Wolves United States United States
May Campbell Hooker (1996-05-16) 16 May 1996 (age 29) England Saracens England England
Lindsay Peat Prop (1980-11-05) 5 November 1980 (age 45) Ireland Railway Union Ireland Ireland
Kathryn Buggy Prop (1987-09-01) 1 September 1987 (age 38) England Gloucester–Hartpury Ireland Ireland
Liz Crake Prop (1994-11-08) 8 November 1994 (age 31) England Trailfinders England England
Beth Stafford Lock England Bristol Bears England England
Ciara Cooney Lock (1988-01-18) 18 January 1988 (age 38) England Harlequins Ireland Ireland
Eloise Blackwell Lock (1990-12-28) 28 December 1990 (age 35) New Zealand Ponsonby Fillies New Zealand New Zealand
Victoria Fleetwood Back row (1990-04-13) 13 April 1990 (age 35) Retired England England
Christiana Balogun Back row England Bristol Bears
Kaleigh Searcy Back row England Sale Sharks
Ciara Griffin Back row (1994-01-10) 10 January 1994 (age 32) Ireland UL Bohemians Ireland Ireland
Sara Barattin Back row (1986-09-11) 11 September 1986 (age 39) Retired Italy Italy
Ailsa Hughes Scrum-half (1991-08-18) 18 August 1991 (age 34) Ireland Railway Union Ireland Ireland
Patricia García Scrum-half (1989-12-02) 2 December 1989 (age 36) Retired Spain Spain
Elinor Snowsill Fly-half (1989-06-27) 27 June 1989 (age 36) Retired Wales Wales
Gemma Rowland Centre (1989-02-07) 7 February 1989 (age 37) England Wasps Wales Wales
Katie Alder Centre England Wasps England England
Megan Gaffney Wing (1991-12-03) 3 December 1991 (age 34) Scotland Heriot's Scotland Scotland
Maria Magatti Wing (1992-08-21) 21 August 1992 (age 33) Italy Benetton Rugby Italy Italy
Carla Hohepa Wing (1985-07-27) 27 July 1985 (age 40) New Zealand Kihikihi Rugby Club New Zealand New Zealand
Elizabeth Goulden Fullback England Gloucester–Hartpury New Zealand New Zealand
Mary Healy Fullback Ireland Galwegians RFC Ireland Ireland

Previous squads

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Presidents

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The club's current president is former England and Barbarians player John Spencer, who was named in the position in December 2019.[44]

The office was first instituted in 1913. The previous six presidents were:

Honours

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See also

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Bibliography

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References

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The Barbarian Football Club, commonly known as the Barbarians or Baa-Baas, is a British-based invitational club founded in 1890 to promote good fellowship and cosmopolitan spirit among players worldwide. With no permanent home ground or league affiliation, the club selects elite players from various national and club sides to compete in exhibition matches, emphasizing an open, attacking style of play that prioritizes flair, courage, and entertainment. Renowned for their iconic black and white hooped jerseys, the Barbarians represent the inclusive ethos of rugby, drawing members from over 30 nationalities and embodying values of respect, friendship, and discipline. The club also fields a women's team, the Women's Barbarians, established in 2017. Established by William Percy Carpmael at a meeting in Bradford's Leuchters Restaurant, the club began as a touring side uniting players from diverse backgrounds to foster unity in the , guided by the motto "Rugby Football is a game for gentlemen in all classes, but for no bad in any class." Membership is strictly by invitation, based on skill, , and adherence to principles of non-discrimination by race, color, or , with approximately 2,800 members historically. Early tours focused on matches against northern English clubs, such as the debut win over Hartlepool Rovers in 1890, setting the tone for the club's role in spreading 's global appeal. The Barbarians have been central to rugby's most memorable moments, including their 23-11 victory over in 1973 at , highlighted by Gareth Edwards' legendary try scored just 24 seconds into the match. Other iconic fixtures include tours in since the early 1900s, summer internationals, and challenges against touring nations, often featuring stars like and . The club has also played a charitable role, supporting rugby development through its invitational format that honors retiring players and showcases emerging talent. In the , the Barbarians maintain an active schedule of high-profile games, including a 19-33 defeat to the at GTech Community Stadium on 1 November 2025, continuing their tradition of competitive exhibitions against top international opposition. With partnerships like kit supplier Macron introducing new designs that preserve the club's geometric heritage, the Barbarians remain a symbol of rugby's joyful and unifying essence.

History

Formation and Early Years

The Barbarian Football Club was founded in October 1890 by William Percy Carpmael, a former player for Cambridge University and Blackheath, who conceived the idea during a tour in and organized a meeting to establish the invitational side. The club's initial purpose was to promote rugby and foster good fellowship among players by assembling scratch teams of top talent for invitational tours, allowing for exhibition matches that showcased attacking play beyond regular club seasons. Carpmael served as the driving force and secretary in the early years, with the organization structured as a non-residential club lacking a fixed home ground, clubhouse, or membership subscription, relying instead on invitations to elite players. The club's first matches occurred during a short tour over Christmas 1890, beginning with a 9–4 victory over Hartlepool Rovers on 27 December at Friary Field in , followed by a 6–6 draw against and a goalless draw with Swinton. These games demonstrated the invitational model's potential to unite players from diverse clubs in high-quality rugby. The inaugural full tour took place over 1891 in , where the Barbarians played against leading Welsh sides including , , , and Newport, marking the start of an annual tradition that emphasized the club's focus on Welsh fixtures. The tour included a notable win over on 4 April, highlighting the team's early success in promoting open, entertaining rugby. In 1891, the Barbarians adopted their distinctive black and white hooped jerseys, featuring an overlapping "B.F.C." , which became a symbol of the club's identity and were worn with players' club socks and dark shorts. Early activities centered on these tours to , supplemented by occasional matches in , allowing the club to build its reputation without a permanent base—initially using facilities in as a logistical hub. By 1900, membership had expanded to over 100 players, enabling regular fixtures against prominent clubs such as and Newport, and solidifying the Barbarians' role in bridging regional rugby communities.

Expansion and Traditional Fixtures

Following the First World War, the Barbarian F.C. resumed its invitational matches as activities revived across Britain, contributing to the sport's recovery and growth in popularity. The club's emphasis on assembling players from various teams for entertaining, open-style rugby helped it expand its fixture list and reputation during the , with regular tours establishing it as a touring club without a fixed home ground. The 1920s saw the institutionalization of key traditions, including the formation of a formal to organize matches. The annual Easter tour to became a cornerstone of the club's calendar, featuring games against local clubs such as , , , and Newport, often drawing large crowds eager for the Barbarians' attacking play. These tours, which continued into the 1960s with matches against teams like and , underscored the club's role in promoting rugby as a social and sporting event in . High-profile matches against touring international teams began after the Second World War, reinforcing the club's philosophy of joyous, attacking football and helping solidify its status as a promoter of the in British rugby. The post-World War II era marked further expansion, with the establishment in 1948 of the annual end-of-season match against at , a fixture that became a celebrated and drew tens of thousands of fans. By the , membership had grown to around 500, reflecting the club's increasing influence while preserving its invitational, non-professional spirit—no subscriptions, no fixed ground, and selection based on merit and character. This growth cemented the Barbarians' integral role in British rugby, bridging club and international levels through routine yet festive fixtures.

Iconic Matches and Challenges

One of the earliest landmark victories for the Barbarians came on 31 January 1948, when they defeated the touring Australia XV 9-6 at , marking their first win against a major international touring side. The tries were scored by R. H. Williams and M. J. S. Steele-Bodger, with the latter's effort proving decisive in a tightly contested match attended by around 40,000 spectators. This upset not only boosted the club's prestige but also established a of end-of-tour challenges against teams. The Barbarians achieved another significant upset on 4 February 1961, shutting out the XV 6-0 at in a defensive masterclass before over 68,000 fans. The points came from two tries, one by Haydn Morgan and the other by W. G. D. Morgan, highlighting the invitational side's ability to combine flair with resilience against a physically dominant opponent. This rare victory over the Springboks, their only defeat on the tour, underscored the Barbarians' growing reputation for producing unexpected results in high-stakes fixtures. Arguably the most iconic encounter was the "Final Challenge" against on 27 January 1973 at , where the Barbarians triumphed 23-11 in a match renowned for its attacking spectacle. The game opened with a try by Gareth Edwards just 25 seconds after kick-off—widely regarded as the greatest try in rugby history—initiated by a fluid backline move involving , JPR Williams, and . Additional tries from Fergus Slattery and Tommy David, plus conversions and penalties by , secured the win before a crowd of 50,000, with the match broadcast across the UK and replayed extensively. Other notable clashes from this era include a hard-fought 5-5 draw against Australia in 1959, which demonstrated the Barbarians' competitive edge in balanced contests. In 1986, despite a 18-0 defeat to New Zealand, the match featured standout performances from international stars like Serge Blanco, adding to the allure of these invitational showdowns. These mid-20th-century victories and near-misses against touring nations profoundly elevated the Barbarians' status within rugby, transforming them from an invitational club into symbols of entertaining, open play. The game, in particular, drew massive audiences and reinforced the club's philosophy of adventure, influencing perceptions of rugby as a and inspiring generations of players and fans. Overall, the Barbarians' international record against touring sides stands at 11 wins from 31 matches, a testament to their enduring challenge.

Centenary Celebrations and Recent Developments

In 1990, the Barbarian F.C. celebrated its centenary with a series of special matches, including fixtures against at , at , and a return game in , the club's founding city, alongside traditional encounters with clubs such as Newport and . A centenary , attended by nearly 700 former players, was held at London's Hilton Hotel prior to the England match, honoring founder William Percy Carpmael and marking the occasion with tributes to the club's history. The celebrations also included a sponsorship deal with Scottish Amicable, which supported the club for the next 12 years. The Barbarians continued their tradition of high-profile invitational games into the early , notably participating in the Olympic rugby centenary match against at on 3 December 2008, where they fell to an 11-18 defeat in a tightly contested encounter that highlighted Australia's defensive strength. Early encounters with touring sides, such as a 15-0 loss to in 1913, provided initial international exposure before the post-war era of regular challenges. The shift to professionalism in in prompted adaptations for the Barbarians, who retained their core invitational ethos and emphasis on enjoyment, camaraderie, and open play despite players now being professionals from various clubs. This model allowed for more frequent international fixtures, evolving from triennial tours to annual end-of-season challenges, while preserving the club's non-competitive, celebratory spirit. In recent years, the Barbarians have undertaken overseas tours to sustain their global relevance, including a 2025 visit to where a squad featuring Ireland's and Samoa's Paul Alo-Emile faced the Springboks at Stadium in on 28 June, resulting in a 7-54 loss that showcased the invitational side's resilience against world champions. Later that year, on 1 November, the Barbarians hosted the at Gtech Community Stadium in , coached by of and John Dobson of the , with a squad including South Africa's ; they led 19-0 early but ultimately lost 19-33 in a thrilling comeback match. The severely disrupted the Barbarians' schedule, leading to the cancellation of their 2020 Quilter Cup match against due to protocol breaches by players and the 2021 fixture against after positive cases emerged in the squad. Post-pandemic revival came in 2022 with a 35-31 victory over the at , a pulsating Killik Cup encounter that reaffirmed the club's enduring appeal and ability to unite international talent for entertaining rugby.

Traditions and Identity

Club Philosophy and Selection

The Barbarian Football Club, founded in 1890 by William Percy Carpmael, embodies a centered on promoting rugby as an enjoyable, attacking game free from the constraints of nationality or club allegiance. Carpmael envisioned the club as a means to "spread of rugby" by fostering good-fellowship and cosmopolitan participation among players worldwide, emphasizing open, entertaining play over competitive rankings. This ethos rejects any restrictions based on race, color, creed, or national origin, allowing players from over 25 countries to don the famous black-and-white hooped jersey since the club's inception. The core principle remains the exhibition of hard, clean, attacking rugby that prioritizes skill, adventure, and flair, distinguishing the Barbarians from national teams focused on victory and points accumulation. Player selection operates through an invitational process managed by the club's , which extends private offers to top performers based solely on merit, availability, and adherence to sportsmanlike conduct. There are no formal contracts or obligations to the club; players primarily represent their domestic teams and view a Barbarians invitation as an honor, often marking a season's end or career milestone. The criteria are straightforward: the player's rugby must be of a high standard, and they must demonstrate gentlemanly behavior on and off the field, with no qualification by nationality to encourage a diverse, global mix of styles and experience levels. Traditionally, at least one uncapped prospect is included per match to blend emerging talents with established stars, promoting the club's developmental spirit alongside its celebratory nature. Key tenets of the Barbarians' approach include the promotion of expansive, ball-in-hand rugby and a strong emphasis on post-match camaraderie, where players and opponents socialize to reinforce the game's values of and mutual . In the professional era, this philosophy has evolved to incorporate both retired internationals and rising prospects, ensuring the invitational model adapts while preserving its non-competitive focus on enjoyment and skill exhibition. For instance, 2025 selections have continued this tradition by combining seasoned players with uncapped talents, as seen in squads featuring a mix of global stars and debutants for high-profile matches. The women's team, established in 2017, adheres to the same principles of invitational merit and open play.

Jersey, Emblem, and Symbols

The Barbarians' features distinctive black and white horizontal hoops, a design adopted in 1891 that replaced an earlier white shirt emblazoned with a over the intertwined letters B.F.C.. This hooped pattern, paired with black shorts and players' own club socks, underscores the club's invitational ethos by avoiding a appearance that ties players exclusively to one team. The jersey traditionally bore no commercial sponsors, preserving its timeless, non-commercial appeal, though specific deals have appeared in recent years, such as ZARbet's branding for the 2025 Cup match against . Since 2024, the club's technical partner has been Macron, which produces the game and training jerseys in the classic hooped style using durable cotton with polyester accents for performance. Prior partnerships included in earlier decades, maintaining the sponsor-minimal tradition until contemporary exceptions. The left breast features the club's monogram—a woven B.F.C.—but no fixed crest, further emphasizing the transient, all-star composition of each squad. The Barbarians' emblem, introduced in 1930 and designed by Irish international Ian Stuart, consists of two shields: one with emblems of the (Tudor Rose for , thistle for , shamrock for , and Prince of Wales's feathers for ), and another featuring symbols from overseas nations such as the fern for , the springbok for , and the waratah for . This badge symbolizes the club's foundational blend of players from across the and beyond, evoking a nomadic, inclusive spirit without a permanent home ground or roster. It has remained unchanged since its creation, appearing on official merchandise but not prominently on playing jerseys to honor the invitational focus. Among the club's symbols, the tie—introduced in 1895 and donated by founding member F. Mitchell from his U.S. tour colors—features black silk with white diagonal stripes and is awarded to players upon selection as a mark of honorary membership. This tie, along with the hoops, represents unity across rival clubs and nations, a core tenet worn in fixtures like the annual match against RFC, a dating to 1901. The women's team, established in 2017, adopts the same black and white hooped jersey, black shorts, and club-sock policy, extending the symbols to female players in invitational games.

Women's Barbarians

Establishment and Formation

The Barbarian Football Club announced the formation of its first women's team in October 2017, marking a significant expansion to reflect the rapid global growth of women's rugby and to extend the club's longstanding of invitational, high-spirited play to female athletes. Club chairman John Spencer led the initiative, emphasizing the desire to open a new chapter in the club's 127-year history by creating opportunities for international female players to compete in exhibition matches that promote the sport's development. This move aligned directly with the Barbarians' traditional model of assembling scratch teams from diverse nations, now adapted for women to foster unity and entertainment in the game. The inaugural squad, a 23-player selection packed with international experience totaling over 100 caps, was named on November 1, 2017, ahead of the team's debut fixture against at . Notable inclusions were England's , a seasoned forward and national team captain, and New Zealand's Linda Itunu, a powerful number eight, alongside players from , , , and other nations, underscoring the invitational nature inspired by the men's teams. The selection process was overseen by a committee incorporating women's rugby experts, including former international Fiona Coghlan as captain, to ensure alignment with the club's philosophy of open, attacking rugby. Early objectives centered on promoting women's rugby through invitational exhibitions that highlight talent and encourage participation across borders, with the integrated into the main club's structure at its headquarters. The initiative drew legacy influence from long-serving club president Micky Steele-Bodger, whose decades of leadership in fostering inclusive, high-quality rugby informed the women's program's foundational setup. This organizational alignment allowed the women's to leverage the Barbarians' established networks while carving its own path in supporting the sport's evolving landscape.

Key Matches and Growth

The Barbarians women's team made their debut on 10 November 2017, securing a 19-0 victory over Women at in Limerick, , marking the invitational club's first women's fixture and showcasing a strong defensive performance with three tries scored in the second half. This historic was followed by a 37-0 win against the Women on 17 March 2018 at Farnborough Rugby Club, further establishing the team's competitive edge in early domestic encounters. The team transitioned to international competition in 2019, achieving a thrilling 34-33 win over the Women's Eagles on 26 April at Infinity Park in , , in their first match against a national side, highlighted by four tries from Welsh winger Jasmine Joyce. They faced a setback against Women on 2 June 2019, losing 40-14 at in their second international encounter. Later that year, on 30 November at Principality Stadium in , the Barbarians defeated Wales Women 29-15 in a double-header event, with tries from Jenny Murphy and Anna Caplice contributing to a commanding performance in front of 12,643 spectators. Subsequent fixtures underscored the team's growing stature, including a dominant 60-5 victory over Women on 27 November 2021 at , which drew a then-world-record attendance of 29,581 for a women's rugby match and featured ten tries from the Barbarians. In 2024, the team continued their international schedule with a 59-17 loss to Women on 7 September at DHL Stadium in , competing against a strong host nation in a high-profile preparatory fixture. These matches reflect the team's early international record of 2 wins and 2 losses against national teams, contributing to the team's role in elevating women's rugby visibility through competitive, star-studded lineups. By 2025, the Barbarians women's team had amassed numerous appearances featuring international stars from over 20 nations, fostering development in women's rugby by providing a platform for high-level invitational play and attracting significant crowds, such as the record-breaking Twickenham attendance that highlighted the sport's rising popularity.

International Fixtures

Matches Against Touring Nations

The Barbarians Football Club established a prominent tradition of concluding major southern hemisphere tours to the with invitational matches, beginning in 1948 when they hosted as the final fixture of the Wallabies' tour. This practice quickly became a highlight of the rugby calendar, allowing the invitational side to showcase international talent against formidable opponents like the All Blacks, Springboks, and Wallabies. These encounters have tested the Barbarians' philosophy of open, attacking rugby against structured professional sides, often producing high-scoring, entertaining spectacles. As of November 2025, the club has contested 44 such fixtures against top touring nations, amassing over 1,200 points scored in total while demonstrating resilience despite the challenges of assembling a squad on short notice. The Barbarians hold an overall record of 17 wins, 25 losses, and 2 draws in these matches, reflecting a competitive but uphill battle against world-class opposition. Early successes set the tone for the club's international reputation, with the 9–6 victory over on 31 January 1948 at marking their first triumph in this category and establishing the end-of-tour fixture as a staple. This narrow win, achieved through disciplined defense and opportunistic play, came before a crowd of 45,000 and underscored the invitational team's potential to upset established national squads. Similarly, the 6–0 of on 4 February 1961 at the same venue remains one of the club's most celebrated defensive masterclasses, denying the Springboks a point in front of over 68,000 spectators and highlighting the Barbarians' ability to neutralize powerful forward packs. A pinnacle achievement came on 27 January 1973, when the Barbarians defeated 23–11 at in a match renowned for its flair and featuring one of rugby's most iconic tries, scored by Gareth Edwards. This upset against the touring All Blacks, who had dominated the , exemplified the club's entertaining style and boosted their global prestige. The fixture also produced notable close contests, such as the 21–15 loss to in 1990, where the Barbarians pushed the Wallabies to the wire despite falling short. However, defeats have been part of the narrative, including a 19–5 reverse to on 20 February 1954 at , where the All Blacks' superior fitness prevailed in their tour finale. In more recent years, the Barbarians have continued to challenge elite touring teams with mixed but spirited results. The 31–31 draw against on 5 November 2016 at is often viewed as a moral victory, as the invitational side matched the world champions try-for-try in a thrilling encounter attended by 46,646 fans, with late scores from both sides securing parity. Two years later, on 13 November 2022, the Barbarians edged the 35–31 at in a high-octane Killik Cup match that featured 10 tries and showcased their attacking prowess against a developmental outfit. Most recently, on 1 November 2025, the Barbarians fell 19–33 to the at GTech Community Stadium, mounting an early lead before a strong comeback by the visitors in their European tour opener. These results highlight the club's enduring competitiveness. The Barbarians have shown particular strength at Cardiff Arms Park, securing 8 wins in these fixtures, often leveraging the passionate Welsh crowd and familiar conditions to fuel their open play. Contrasting losses, such as the 18–0 defeat to New Zealand in 1986, illustrate the challenges posed by dominant forward dominance from touring sides. Statistically, these matches have averaged high-scoring affairs, with the Barbarians' total points tally exceeding 1,200 across the 44 games, emphasizing their commitment to expansive rugby even in defeat.
Key Matches Against Touring NationsDateOpponentScoreVenueNotes
Barbarians vs 31 Jan 19489–6 (W)Inaugural end-of-tour fixture; narrow upset.
Barbarians vs 4 Feb 19616–0 (W)Rare shutout; defensive triumph.
Barbarians vs 27 Jan 197323–11 (W)Iconic Edwards try; one of rugby's greatest games.
Barbarians vs 20 Feb 19545–19 (L)All Blacks' tour dominance.
Barbarians vs 5 Nov 201631–31 (D)Thrilling draw; morale booster.
Barbarians vs 13 Nov 202235–31 (W)10-try thriller in Killik Cup.
Barbarians vs 1 Nov 202519–33 (L)GTech Community StadiumEarly lead overcome in tour opener.

Results Against Home Unions

The Barbarians have a storied tradition of facing the home unions—, , , and —in invitational fixtures that often serve as end-of-season celebrations, allowing retiring players to bid farewell in front of appreciative crowds at iconic venues like and the . These matches, which began in the mid-20th century, emphasize open, entertaining rugby and have become annual highlights, particularly in the pre-professional era when they aligned with summer tours or holiday schedules. Composites like the have also featured in rare but memorable clashes, adding to the club's legacy of high-profile encounters against British rugby's elite. Against , the Barbarians have contested numerous fixtures since the late , establishing a competitive rivalry that peaked with the traditional game at the , a fixture that continued into the early 2000s before evolving into occasional autumn internationals. Representative results include a 31-24 victory for the Barbarians in 1990 at , where Paul Thorburn's try and five penalties were overshadowed by the visitors' attacking flair. More recently, edged a 43-33 win in 2019 at the , with the Barbarians scoring three tries in a display of their characteristic expansive style despite the loss. These games often showcase Welsh talent blending with international stars, underscoring the club's role in bridging club and international rugby. The Barbarians' record against England features 25 encounters since the inaugural match in 1990, marked by dramatic highs and lows at , where the fixture frequently precedes 's international tests. The club has secured five wins, including a record 63-45 triumph in 2018, highlighted by nine tries in a free-flowing spectacle that celebrated the invitational ethos. Another standout was the 2011 clash, a 35-26 defeat for the Barbarians but one laden with significance, as halftime honored founder William Percy Carpmael with induction into the IRB Hall of Fame alongside the club itself. These matches exemplify end-of-season tributes, with players like often featuring in farewell appearances. Fewer meetings have occurred with (12 games, three Barbarian wins) and (eight games, two wins), but they remain cherished for their intensity and narrow margins. Against , notable results include a 74-31 thrashing of the hosts in 2001 at Murrayfield, powered by Lomu's four tries. Versus , the Barbarians hold a slight edge in close contests, such as the 22-21 victory in 2015 at and a 31-30 win in 2000 to mark the IRFU's 125th anniversary, both decided by a single point and featuring thrilling late drama. These fixtures highlight the club's ability to challenge national sides with multinational talent. Encounters with the , though infrequent, add prestige, with three historic draws and losses for the Barbarians: a 23-14 defeat in 1977 at as part of the Queen's celebrations, a 15-15 draw in 1986 at , and a 59-8 rout in 2013 in to launch the Lions' Australian tour. Overall, across these home union matchups, the Barbarians have recorded 28 wins against 44 losses, reflecting their role as entertaining underdogs in British rugby's calendar.

Squads and Players

Current Men's Squad

The Barbarians F.C., as an invitational club, does not maintain a fixed but selects players on a match-by-match basis from around the world. The most recent men's squad was the 23-player matchday group assembled under Pat Lam for their 19-33 defeat to the on 1 November 2025 at the GTech Community Stadium in , . This group featured a heavy emphasis on South African talent, including multiple Springboks, with flanker () named as captain. The squad composition highlighted international diversity while prioritizing experienced internationals and rising stars. Key forwards included prop (Scotland), hooker (South Africa), prop (South Africa), lock (South Africa), lock (South Africa), flanker (South Africa, captain), flanker Fitz Harding (England), and No. 8 (South Africa), among others. Backs comprised fly-half Rob du Preez (South Africa), scrum-half Rhodri Williams (), wing Leolin Zas (South Africa), centre (South Africa), centre Matias Moroni (), wing (South Africa), and full-back (England), with additional selections rounding out the group. Earlier in 2025, for the summer tour matches in , the invitational squad included notable players such as prop () and fly-half (), underscoring the club's tradition of drawing from global talent pools.

Current Women's Squad

The Barbarian Women's squad, as an invitational team, is selected on a match-by-match basis without a permanent roster, emphasizing a blend of established international stars and promising talents from multiple nations to showcase global rugby excellence. The most recent squad, announced in August 2024 for the fixture against Women on September 7, 2024, at Stadium in , comprised 23 players representing eight unions, including seven retiring legends bidding farewell in their final appearances. Leadership for the match was shared by co-captains Linda Itunu (, former Ferns lock and winner) and Patricia García (, versatile back and standout), reflecting the team's tradition of electing captains democratically rather than appointing a fixed leader. The selection prioritized capped internationals with over 500 combined Test caps, alongside emerging prospects, to foster growth in women's rugby while honoring the Barbarians' of non-competitive, celebratory play. Key forwards in the squad included Kathryn Buggy (Ireland, prop, Gloucester-Hartpury), Rochelle Clark (, prop, retired with 124 caps), Ciara Cooney (, prop), Cerys Hale (, prop, Dragons RFC), Claire Molloy (, flanker, former captain with 61 caps), Joanna Kitlinski (, hooker, retired Eagle), and Alicia Washington (, lock, retiring forward). These players brought a wealth of experience from major tournaments, including World Cups and Six Nations, contributing to the pack's physicality and leadership. Prominent backs featured Rachael Burford (, centre, retired with 72 caps), Kendra Cocksedge (, scrum-half, Black Ferns winner), Emily Scott (, full-back), Lydia Thompson (, wing, 71 caps), Kathryn Dane (, scrum-half), Cheta Emba (, wing), and Patricia García (, fly-half/centre). This backline combined speed, skill, and tactical acumen, with several players drawing from recent international campaigns to drive attacking play. The squad's diversity underscored the Barbarians' role in uniting global talent, though no new fixtures or selections have been announced for 2025 as of November 2025.

Leadership and Administration

Presidents

The presidency of Barbarian F.C. is an honorary lifetime position established in , with the president chairing the club's , overseeing , and approving player selections for invitational matches to uphold the club's ethos of promoting open, entertaining rugby among top international talent. There have been only seven presidents in the club's history, each contributing to its growth, traditions, and global influence while maintaining its amateur spirit. William Percy Carpmael served as the first president from 1913 until his death in 1936. As the founder of in 1890, inspired by his experiences playing for Blackheath and Cambridge University, Carpmael oversaw the club's early expansion from domestic exhibition games to its first international fixtures, including matches against touring teams that helped spread rugby's appeal across borders. His vision emphasized uniting players from diverse clubs and nations in a non-competitive, invitational format to showcase the sport's highest standards. Emile de Lissa succeeded Carpmael as the second president, holding the role from 1936 to 1955. An Australian rugby enthusiast and early committee member, de Lissa stabilized the club through the challenges of and its aftermath, ensuring continuity in organizing annual Easter tours and high-profile games at . He compiled the club's first comprehensive historical record, Barbarian Records, 1890-1933, which documented matches, players, and traditions, preserving the club's legacy for future generations. Jack “Haigho” Smith briefly served as the third president in 1955 for a few weeks until his death. As honorary secretary for over 30 years, Smith had been a key figure in the club's administration. Hugh Llewellyn Glyn Hughes succeeded Smith as president from 1955 to 1973, a period marked by post-war recovery and the solidification of the Barbarians' role in international rugby. A distinguished officer, doctor, and liberator of the during WWII, Hughes brought administrative expertise to the club, promoting its core traditions of open play and camaraderie while expanding fixtures against national teams. His tenure emphasized the club's commitment to rugby as a unifying force, aligning with his own multifaceted background. Herbert Waddell held the presidency from 1973 to 1988, following over five decades of involvement with the club as a player and administrator. A Scottish international fly-half who represented 18 times between 1926 and 1933, Waddell focused on preserving the Barbarians' ethos amid growing in the , chairing selections that prioritized skill and sportsmanship over commercial interests. He also served as president of the Scottish Rugby Union, enhancing the club's ties to home unions. Michael Steele-Bodger, known as Micky, was the longest-serving president from 1988 to 2019, spanning 31 years until his death. A former flanker who played nine Tests in the 1940s and scored a try in the Barbarians' iconic 1948 victory over (11-5), Steele-Bodger expanded the club's global reach by fostering international partnerships and invitational games, including tours and matches against sides. As a University and stalwart, he also contributed to rugby administration as an selector (1953-1968) and president of the (1993-1994), ensuring the Barbarians remained a beacon of expansive, entertaining rugby. John Spencer became the seventh president in 2019, succeeding Steele-Bodger. An English international winger with 14 caps between 1969 and 1975, who played 23 times for the Barbarians, Spencer had previously chaired the club and managed the 1993 tour to . During his earlier administrative roles, he initiated the women's Barbarians team in 2017 to promote gender inclusivity, and oversaw the club's recognition through player inductions into the , such as the 2011 entry for the Barbarians' legendary status. Under his leadership, the club continues to adapt to modern rugby while honoring its traditions.

Notable Coaches and Committees

The Barbarians Football Club, commonly known as Barbarian F.C., operates under a structure that oversees player invitations, match arrangements, and club governance, evolving from informal beginnings in the late 19th century to a more formalized body in the . The , comprising around 20 members including past presidents and key stewards, manages the invitational nature of the club, ensuring selections reflect the ethos of uniting players from diverse backgrounds for high-profile fixtures. This structure has adapted to professional rugby since the , incorporating specialized roles for tours and emphasizing the club's touring tradition without a fixed home ground. Notable coaches have been appointed on a match-specific basis, drawing from international expertise to prepare invitational squads for marquee games. , the New Zealand-born coach, led the Barbarians in nine matches between 2009 and 2011, including a high-profile clash against in 2017 at , and returned in 2025 to guide the side against in . His tenure highlighted a focus on expansive play, aligning with the club's adventurous style. Other prominent figures include , who took charge for the 2018 fixture against as SA Rugby's Director of Rugby, blending strategic depth with the Barbarians' free-flowing approach. Eddie Jones coached four games in the , contributing to preparations against touring nations, while handled five matches, underscoring the club's reliance on seasoned international coaches for targeted tours. In recent years, coaching appointments have reflected a commitment to diversity and global representation, particularly from 2023 to 2025. , of Samoan and Irish heritage, served as head coach for the 2022 victory over the (35-31) at , where his preparation emphasized attacking flair and team cohesion to counter the New Zealanders' defense. Lam returned in 2025 alongside South Africa's John Dobson to lead the Barbarians against the at , fostering a collaborative environment that highlighted forwards' power and backs' creativity. These efforts align with broader committee initiatives, including the launch of the women's team in 2017 and the formation of dedicated women's programming, which gained momentum with the 2018 double-header against . The appointment of Fiona Stockley as the first female committee member in 2023 further advanced diversity, overseeing women's fixtures and integration into the club's legacy. Governance has been formalized through charitable status, with the Barbarians Rugby Charitable Trust established in 2004 (Charity No. 1102765) to support rugby development worldwide, funding grants for programs and facilities. Annual committee meetings, often held in , facilitate strategic planning for invitations and , maintaining the club's non-subscription model while adapting to professional demands.

Records and Legacy

Notable Achievements and Records

The Barbarian F.C. holds several notable team records, including their highest scoring performance of 84–10 against in 2008, which remains the largest margin of victory in their history against an international opponent. Another landmark achievement came in the 1973 season, widely regarded as one of their most successful, featuring a famous 23–11 victory over at , marking the first time the All Blacks lost to the invitational side during a British tour. That year, the team secured multiple wins, including against touring nations and during their traditional fixtures, contributing to a strong campaign that showcased their attacking style. Against international teams, the Barbarians have a competitive record, with notable successes including the 6–0 upset over in 1961 at , the only team to defeat the Springboks on that undefeated tour. Overall, the club has faced national teams over 60 times since their first international fixture in 1915, emphasizing high-scoring, entertaining rugby rather than consistent dominance. Individual records highlight the club's tradition of assembling rugby's elite, with Irish winger holding the marks for most appearances (30 games) and most tries (38) for the Barbarians, achievements spanning from 1954 to 1963. O'Reilly's contributions included key roles in victories over in 1958 and in 1961, underscoring his status as the club's all-time leading performer. Other standout feats include Gareth Edwards' iconic opening try in the 1973 win over , often hailed as one of rugby's greatest, which helped secure the 23–11 result. While specific points records are less centralized, players like contributed significantly through conversions and penalties in high-profile matches. The women's team, launched in 2017, achieved notable early successes, including a 34–33 victory over the in 2019 and a 60–5 rout of in 2021 that set a attendance record for women's rugby at 29,581 spectators. These early successes established the side's reputation for expansive play, with winger Sarah Levy emerging as a key performer by scoring a in the match. Michaela Cantorna has been noted among early point contributors, though comprehensive all-time scoring lists continue to evolve with the team's growth. Beyond statistics, the Barbarians' legacy includes capping players from over 30 countries since , with more than 750 individuals having donned the black-and-white hooped jersey by 2025, fostering global rugby exchange. Their annual tours of , a from to 1986, were undefeated in several editions, such as the 1901 tour concluding with a win over , symbolizing the club's emphasis on festive, high-quality competition against clubs like , , , and Newport.

Recognition and Hall of Fame

The Barbarians Football Club and its founder, William Percy Carpmael, were inducted into the in 2011, recognizing the club's unique role in promoting the spirit of rugby through invitational matches and its traditions dating back to 1890. The induction ceremony took place at halftime during the Barbarians' match against at on 29 May 2011, honoring Carpmael's vision of fostering international goodwill and entertaining rugby. The club maintains an internal Hall of Fame on its official website, launched in the 2010s to celebrate its legacy and induct prominent players. It features over 100 rugby legends, including Gareth Edwards, , , and , and serves as a comprehensive record of all players who have represented the club since its inception. Additions to the Roll of Honour, such as , , , and in 2019, continue to highlight the club's global impact. In 2020, published a tribute article detailing the Barbarians' history as rugby's equivalent to the , emphasizing their focus on fun, flair, and international unity. This recognition underscored the club's enduring traditions, such as the pre-match and post-match socializing, which have influenced similar invitational sides worldwide, including the founded in 1951. As of 2025, the Barbarians marked their 135th anniversary with special fixtures, including a 19-33 defeat to the at Gtech Community Stadium on 1 November 2025, and a new kit launch celebrating their foundational heritage. These events reaffirm the club's legacy in bridging nations and promoting rugby's core values.

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