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About Barnsley RFC
Barnsley RFC is a rugby union club in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, founded in 1929. It is a South Yorkshire mining town club offering competitive rugby in a predominantly football area.
As one of six rugby union clubs we list in South Yorkshire, Barnsley RFC gives local players a place to train, compete and belong. Whether you are new to the sport or an experienced player, this page shows you where the club plays and how to get involved.
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History of Barnsley RFC
Barnsley RFC formed in 1929, in the years between the two World Wars. Since then, the club has carried amateur rugby through almost a century of change.
That gives the club more than 90 years of rugby in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. In addition, generations of local players, coaches and volunteers have shaped its story.
1929
Founded
90+
Years of History
Local Rugby
Rugby Union Clubs in South Yorkshire
In total, South Yorkshire has six rugby union clubs in our directory. So use the links below to compare nearby clubs, grounds and playing levels before you decide.
- Doncaster Knights · Doncaster
- Penistone RFC · Penistone
- Rotherham Titans · Rotherham
- Sheffield Tigers RFC · Sheffield
- Thornensians RFC · Thorne
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Join or Contact Barnsley RFC
Getting started at the club is simple. First, get in touch to check the next training session and which teams have space.
Then come along, meet the coaches and try a session. Once you are happy, simply register with the club and start playing.
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Barnsley RFC FAQs
Where does Barnsley RFC play?
The club calls Barnsley, South Yorkshire home. For directions, use the Google Maps link on this page to find the ground and plan your journey.
When was Barnsley RFC founded?
The club dates from 1929. As a result, it has more than 90 years of rugby union history.
How can I join Barnsley RFC?
First, contact the club to ask about training times, membership and which teams have space. In most cases, clubs welcome new players and offer a taster session first.
Which other rugby union clubs are near Barnsley?
Scroll down to see other rugby union clubs in South Yorkshire. Because each one has its own profile, you can easily compare grounds and levels.
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