The Barbarians have announced their 28 players who come from a dozen nationalities for their two-match summer tour. Latest additions to the squad are Saracens' hooker Schalk Brits, Fijian wing Timoci Nagusa, Wallaby lock Dean Mumm, Azzurri prop Andrea Lo Cicero and US Eagle Samu Manoa. London Wasps' utility back Elliot Daly joins his club mate Sam Jones as an uncapped … [Read more...]
Barbarians Have A Special Hong Kong Jersey
Rhino have made the barbarians a special one of Jersey for the game against the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong on the 1st June 2013. The Shirt is also a limited edition "just 300 world wide" so get yours whilst they are available. We are pleased to bring it to you here: Buy Barbarians 2013 Rugby Shirts and Jerseys Manufactured by Rhino, from 100% cotton, the … [Read more...]
Lions will play Barbarians in Hong Kong in 2013
The British and Irish Lions will play in Hong Kong for the first time in 2013 a return to the stop off's that have been made in the past, although this time it will not be a local team they play but the Barbarians. The Lions will stop off in Asia on their way to the three-Test tour of Australia. Lions chief executive John Feehan said (quote) the fixture will ensure the tour to … [Read more...]
Lions Head Coach Knighted
Sir Ian Robert McGeechan OBE (born 30 October 1946) was knighted in the January 2010 new years honours list for services to sport and in particular rugby union. He is a former rugby union player and coach. Known fondly as "Geech". He played for Headingley and made his début for Scotland in 1972, winning thirty-two caps. He played in two positions, fly-half and centre. He … [Read more...]
Highlights from Lions 2009 Tour
We thought you would all enjoy the following compilation of highlights from the 2009 British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq6UBOLTrZM&feature=fvw] The character and attitude shown by the 2009 squad has reignited the flame of the Lions and we now look forward to the tour to Australia in 2013. … [Read more...]