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TUES & THURS 7:00 PM

Canada Games Rugby Park

Division Two (Men)

WEDNESDAY

Minnedosa MCI

Senior Ladies

Monday 6:00 PM

Canada Games Rugby Park

The "Barbs" were founded in 1981 by Guy McKim, Doug Filipchuk and John Reilly. The club struggled in its initial stages until the late John Keogh arrived at practice with some high school students in tow. For these lads, rugby was a natural extension to their football training. Soon more high school-aged players (and frustrated soccer players!) joined the team looking for something different that would extend beyond their early adult years. It was inevitable that the "Barbs" would become one of the most endearing and enduring clubs in the Manitoba Rugby Football Union.

Over the years, the "Barbs"  have won 2nd and 3rd Division and numerous League Championships, most recently in 2003. 2004, 2005 (Manitoba Cup) and 2006 The Club has travelled overseas to England and Wales and to the US for tournaments. Many "Barbs" who got their start in the Wheat City have represented Manitoba and Canada at National and International competitions. We have hosted National Tournaments, including the 1996 Canadian U-19 Championships and the 1997 Canada Games Tournament.

The Barbs, who celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2006, are proud of their heritage and are looking forward to this season because it is going to be different. There are now three Barbarians teams. Senior Men Division One plays out of Brandon, with new coach, Jon Fitzpatrick in charge. Senior Men Division Two plays out of Minnedosa (a real Manitoba rugby hotbed with coach Gavin Roche. And there’s the Senior Women Barbarians headed by Nancy Pitcairn.

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Monday, August 25, 2008

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BARBS  HAVE A DOUBLE WIN WEEKEND,

Downing the Highlanders 37-22 on Saturday in Winnipeg and the Saracens 34-15 at home on Sunday.

Story and photos for the Saracens can be found HERE.

Congrats to Graduating  Westman High School Girls: Amanda Thornborough (Vincent Massey), Erica Robertson (Minnedosa) and Jodie Hicks (Souris), recipients of  2008 Brandon Barbarians’ High School Bursaries. Well done!

The Brandon Barbarians are pleased to advise that Clancy’s Eatery and Drinkery, 1133 Princess Ave has become a club sponsor. Check the link at the top of the page for late news.

Speaking of links, take note of Frankie’s Time Machine where you can relive the past - or - find out for the first time about some of the Club’s history. There will be more to come.

Rugby Manitoba Division Two Champions 1986

Rugby Manitoba Division Two Champions 2003

Rugby Manitoba Division Two Champions 2004

Rugby Manitoba Manitoba Cup Winner

2005

Rugby Manitoba U19 Colts Champions 2005

Rugby Manitoba Division Two Champions 2004

Youth Rugby for 7-14 Girls and Boys starts soon with open practices and the first Jamboree set for Minnedosa, Sunday, September 7.

For more information,

Check the Youth Rugby Website

http://westmanyouthrugby.org/