Barnstaple RFC
| Founded | 1877 |
|---|---|
| Location | Barnstaple, England |
| Ground(s) | Pottington Road (Capacity: 1,200 (600 seats)) |
| Coach(es) |
 Steve Perry & Bryn Jenkins |
| Captain(s) |
Winston James |
| League(s) | National League 3 South West |
| 2015–16 | 2nd (promoted to National League 2 South) |
| Official website | |
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Barnstaple Rugby Football Club was established in 1877 and is a rugby union club based in Barnstaple, Devon.[1] The club's first team play in National League 2 South, the fourth tier of the English rugby union league system, after winning a play-off match for promotion from National League 3 South West on 1 May 2016. The club colours are red and white and they are nicknamed Barum.[2]
Jerry Collins, former New Zealand captain, played a game for Barnstaple's 2nd team while visiting family in the Devon town, and later wore the club's socks when playing for the Barbarians against South Africa on 1 December 2007.[3]
Honours
- Western Counties West champions: 2006–07
- National League 3 South West (south west v south east) promotion play-off winner: 2015–16
References
- ↑ Barnstaple Rugby
- ↑ "National League Three Round-up". The RugbyPaper (378). 1 May 2016. p. 37.
- ↑ "Jerry Collins: New Zealand star's legendary Barnstaple outing". BBC Sport. BBC. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
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