Founded | 1877 |
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Location | Barnstaple, England |
Ground(s) | Pottington Road (Capacity: 2,000 (600 seats)) |
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League(s) | National League 2 South |
2016–17 | 14th |
Official website | |
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Barnstaple Rugby Football Club was established in 1877 and is a rugby union club based in Barnstaple, Devon. 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 their nickname is Barum.
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.