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Barbarians F.C.

Barbarians, nicknamed the Baa-Baas are an invitational rugby union team. Being asked to become a Barbarian is an honour.

The Barbarians typically play flowing running rugby, particularly in contrast to early Home Nation sides dominated by forward play.

Table of contents

1 History 2 Traditional matches 3 External links

History

The Barbarians were founded in 1890 by W.P. Carpmael in Leuchters Restaurant in Bradford, with the aim of a touring side that would play rugby through the summer off-season. The was given the motto by W.J. Carey (former Bishop of Bloemfontein and an original member):

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

The Barbarians play in traditional black and white hoops.

After the Second World War in 1948 the Barbarians were asked by the Home Unions to raise a side to play the touring Australiann side.

Traditional matches

The Barbarians traditionally play several matches, including:

• Boxing day Fixture against Leicester Tigers
• Mobbs Memorial match

They typically compete against teams from the home countries (England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland) and international sides touring Britain.

External links

http://www.scrum.com/barbarians/history.asp

• Official site

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