Congratulations to Hornets players Charlie Carter and Corey Baker who have been named in the Barbraians squad to face Glasgow Academicals RFC (May 10) at the New Anniesland sports ground in Glasgow, kick-off 2 pm.
The Barbarians will take to the field to entertain supporters in their opening games of 2025 to firstly celebrate DURFC 150th anniversary before heading further north a week later to mark the 100th anniversary of Scotland’s 1925 Grand Slam success.
“Barbarian F.C are delighted to help celebrate two important anniversaries in our game,” said Barbarian F.C President John Spencer.
“The club is renowned for its passion and friendship in the game and it is important we help celebrate these milestones.
“We will first head to Durham to celebrate the University’s incredible 150-year achievement. The University has a long and proud rugby history, with three former England captains and many Barbarians listed as Alumni and we are proud to be part of their celebration.
“A week later we will celebrate Scotland’s fantastic 1925 Grand Slam success by taking on Glasgow Academicals. The Scotland team of 100 years ago featured former Barbarian F.C President Herbert Waddell, who was elected to the club’s committee as a player in 1926 so this game holds a close bond for us all.
“Rugby should be proud of its history and the friendships formed on and off the field. The Barbarians hold a special place in the game for players and supporters and we are proud to be celebrating these anniversaries.”
Players from across the club game will have the honour of wearing the famous black and white for the fixtures, joining an illustrious list of players having played for the club.
Barbarian F.C Squad V Glasgow Academicals Rfc
Forwards: Daniel Burchall (Sale / England Counties), Fred Davies (Doncaster / England Students), Chris Wearmouth (Tynedale / Northumbria), Tom Stradwick (Blackheath / Kent), George Mewburn (Hull Ionians / Yorkshire), Corey Baker (Hornets / Cornwall), Marcus Rhodes (Durham University / England U20), Jasper Mcguire (Doncaster/ England Students), Joe Plunkett (Loughborough University/England Students), Oscar Caudle (Tynedale/Northumbria), Joe Makin (Ionians), James Sanderson (Hull Ionians / Yorkshire), Joe Makin Hull (Ionians / Yorkshire), Jack Digby (Rosslyn Park), Tom Baldwin (Blackheath / Kent)
Backs: Harry Craven (Chester / England Students), Josh Bragman (Rosslyn Park/ England Students), James Cordy (Redden Rosslyn Park / England 7s), Ben Smith (Hull Ionians / Yorkshire), Will Owen (Clifton / Gloucestershire), Chris Preen (Loughborough University/England Students), Cal Morris (Lymm / Cheshire), Will Roberts (Tynedale/Northumbria), Lewis Minikin (Hull Ionians / Yorkshire), Charlie Carter (Hornets / Cornwall), Benji Marfo (Rosslyn Park)
Glasgow Academicals RFC v BARBARIAN F.C
Saturday, May 10, 2025, kick-off 2 pm
New Anniesland, Glasgow
Tickets: BarbariansAccies.eventbrite.com
Students: £10, General Admission: £20, Grandstand: £35
