The History of The Barbarians
The Barbarians are steeped in history, with roots dating back to 1890. Conceived by William Percy Carpmael, the idea was simple: spread rugby to the world, good fellowship, camaraderie and trademark style of attacking rugby with flair, courage, spirit and passion on the field. Thus, creating a touring team made up of the greatest rugby football players from around the world and the Barbarian F.C. was born, with neither ground nor clubhouse, and its membership was by invitation only.
