Tag Archives: Barbarians

Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Seattle Seawolves Coming off an impressive performance against the Utah Warriors, the Seawolves turned it up a notch against the New …

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Wooden plays for Barbarians against British Army

US Eagles fullback Jess Wooden has become the first player from her nation to represent the women’s Barbarians. The 29-year-old started against the British Army in just the second ever women’s fixture for the invitational club side, scoring a try in the first half as the Barbarians completed a 37-0 …

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Amanda Thornborough named in Barbarians squad

Canada will now have two representatives in the historic first ever Women’s Barbarians match to be played at Thomond Park on November 10. Amanda Thornborough has been named in the squad to play Munster, joining World Cup teammate Kelly Russell in a squad boasting more than 1000 international caps among …

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Kelly Russell to play for Barbarians

Canada’s World Cup captain will be part of history when she runs out with the first women’s Barbarians side at Thomond Park on November 10. Kelly Russell is one of eight players confirmed for the landmark match against Munster, the first of its kind for the 147-year-old invitational side. The …

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British & Irish Lions Prop Joins Dallas RFC

Former British & Irish Lion Darren Morris has joined Dallas Rugby Football Club as Director of Rugby. The 18-time capped Wales prop was a part of the 2001 Lions tour to Australia. He takes with him years of experience to Texas. As a player, Morris had a professional career spanning …

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Three Pumas To Start for Barbarians

Three Pumas are to start for the Barbarians. The composite side will play against Irish province Ulster on Thursday. It follows a match against England in London on Sunday. Included in the run-on team are Horacio Agulla, Patricio Albacete and Facundo Isa. Both Agulla and Albacete are veterans who have …

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