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7 unusual facts about Barbarian F.C.


Andrew Stoddart

In 1890 Stoddart again showing his openness to new ventures, became a founding member of the Barbarians, the invitational rugby club.

Arthur Melmoth Walters

Despite the promise made to their parents, the brothers made a return to the Corinthians for a multi-sport tournament against the Barbarians rugby club in April 1892.

Clement Pearson Simpson

On his return from South Africa, Simpson joined Richmond Rugby Club, and in 1893 was selected to play for invitational touring team, the Barbarians.

Francis Hugh Fox

In 1890 Fox became one of the original members of the Barbarians Football Club.

George Cotterill

In April 1892, Corinthians played a multi-sport tournament against the Barbarians rugby club.

Percy Melmoth Walters

Despite the promise made to their parents, the brothers made a return to the Corinthians for a multi-sport tournament against the Barbarians rugby club in April 1892, although Percy did not play in the soccer match which Corinthian won 6–0, with Tinsley Lindley scoring a hat-trick.

Victor Pike

During the 1932/33 season, Pike was chosen to play for invitational touring team, the Barbarians.


Alexandre Tichonov

He had the distinction of being asked to play for the Barbarians on their Easter 1990 tour of Wales and was one of two Soviet players, along with Igor Mironov to play in the Rest of Europe XV in 1990 against the Four Home Unions XV at Twickenham Stadium.

Andy Hazell

In 2001 he played for the England XV that took on the Barbarians and also went on the England tour to North America, playing in both midweek games and scoring a try against British Columbia.

Christian Wade

He was selected for the England summer tour to Argentina, Wade scored in a warm up game against the Barbarians winning 40–12.

Old Wesley

They celebrated their Centenary year in 1991 with a match against a star studded Barbarians team featuring Internationals such as Eric Rush, Pierre Berbizier and Tony Underwood.

Penzance RFC

It is considered a great honour to be invited to play for the Barbarians and in 1908 Barrie Bennetts was invited to join the annual tour to South Wales playing against Penarth and Cardiff.

Swansea Uplands RFC

In 1969 the club marked its 50th anniversary with a match on 28 April between a club XV and an International XV and a celebration dinner with Brigadier Glyn Hughes, the president of The Barbarians as chief guest.


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