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The ongoing 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership preseason has heated up, and not just due to a long summer. The Barbarians FC became a ‘player’ last weekend when they pushed the Northampton Saints hard at Franklin’s Gardens. In a type of festival game atmosphere, spectators will have enjoyed the 12-48 win to the Baabaas, though Saints ‘dye […] READ MORE
In the last pod of this season, Paddy and Andy discuss both finals, with Saracens and Leinster worthy winners. Ashton also makes his point as the Baa-Baas spank England. We will also have all the usual features before predicting the outcomes of the summer tours. Cheers, from 'In the Bin' rugby pod READ MORE
Fresh off the cancellation of their game versus Tier one nation Italy, plans are reportedly in place for a Barbarians in Spain clash for the European nation to host another exhibition game with commercial potential. It follows the hugely popular match versus the Classic All Blacks that revived the views that Spanish rugby fans are […] READ MORE
The key point to any ‘friendly’ International, is to prepare the team. So the England v Barbarians fixture aims to reignite Eddie Jones’ men, after a whole season stalled in the idle position. Like every other side, the Coronavirus not only interrupted their plans for the Guinness Six Nations but, it halted any momentum that […] READ MORE
As the calendar year closed, and after the disappointment at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Fiji Rugby was able to end their year on a high, with a 33-31 victory over the Barbarians. The South Sea Islanders team was playing a rare fixture at Twickenham. The first in a series of Baabaas games that end […] READ MORE
The extent of England’s strength in depth was on full display on Sunday afternoon after an impressive win over a powerful Barbarians outfit. 12 months ago, Fijian wizards Semi Radradra and Josua Tuisova in combination with Chris Ashton tore England to shreds. This time around a young England team outclassed the infinitely more experienced Barbarians. There […] READ MORE
Barbarians Rugby is a recognized club in World Rugby. The multi-national team plays occasionally, with invitations to players and coaching staff, in an often ‘festival’ game that always (appears to) bring out the best in players. The above video was produced by the Barbarians Rugby (Barbarian FC) club who were established in 1890. A team […] READ MORE
Few players call out so loudly for a starting Test spot, than Richie Mo’unga. The Crusaders and Canterbury first-five is very much proven in domestic competition – it seems [to the majority] that the time is now for Richie to be given his first test start – in the upcoming weekend’s test; NZLvARG He has […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones has named the England Rugby Training Squad who will be meet up in Brighton ahead of the annual Barbarians fixture on 27th May. 14 uncapped players have been selected to attend this training camp. England Rugby training squad Here is the squad in full: Backs Mike Brown (Harlequins) Joe Cokanasiga (London Irish) * […] READ MORE
Positive news for the rest of World Rugby: the All Blacks are not as invincible as they once were. With respect, I do not say that lightly. Saturday’s win over the Barbarians at Twickenham showed glimpses of All Black magic but, it highlighted more just how vital certain personnel are to this team. A supposed […] READ MORE
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