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About the Club
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.
At a Glance
Barnsley Rugby Club at a glance
Barnsley RFC is a rugby union club in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, founded in 1929. In 2026-27 its first XV plays in Counties 3 Yorkshire B, level 9 of the English rugby union league structure. It is also known as Barnsley Rugby Club, Barnsley Rugby Football Club or Barnsley Rugby.
| Official name | Barnsley RFC |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Barnsley Rugby Club, Barnsley Rugby Football Club, Barnsley Rugby |
| Code | Rugby union |
| Based in | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Founded | 1929 |
| League (2026-27) | Counties 3 Yorkshire B (level 9) |
| Ground | Shaw Lane Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 6HZ |
| Governing body | Rugby Football Union (England Rugby) |
| Contact | Phone, Email, Facebook – see Join & Contact |
League confirmed from England Rugby, 31 October 2026.
Our Story
History of Barnsley RFC
Barnsley RFC formed in 1929, in the years between the two World Wars.
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.
- Doncaster Knights · Doncaster
- Penistone RFC · Penistone
- Rotherham Titans · Rotherham
- Sheffield Tigers RFC · Sheffield
- Thornensians RFC · Thorne
Join & Contact
Join or Contact Barnsley RFC
To ask about training, junior sections or volunteering, contact Barnsley RFC directly using the details on this page.
Contact Details
Barnsley RFCShaw Lane Barnsley South Yorkshire, S70 6HZ
Phone: 01226 203509
Email: info@barnsleyrufc.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/barnsley.rufc
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Details checked 31 Oct 2026 from englandrugby.com.
Quick Answers
Barnsley RFC FAQs
What league does Barnsley RFC play in?
In 2026-27 Barnsley RFC's first XV plays in Counties 3 Yorkshire B, level 9 of the English rugby union league structure. See how the leagues work.
Where does Barnsley RFC play?
The club calls Barnsley, South Yorkshire home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
When was Barnsley RFC founded?
Barnsley RFC was founded in 1929.
How can I join Barnsley RFC?
Contact the club using the details on this page and ask about the next training session.
Which other rugby union clubs are near Barnsley?
Nearby clubs in our directory include Doncaster Knights, Sheffield Tigers RFC and Rotherham Titans. Each has its own profile below.
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