Barnsley Ladies RUFC

Barnsley Ladies RUFC play in the Women's National Challenge 1 North league. New players are always welcome, whether beginners on experienced.

Barnsley Ladies rugby was formed in 2014 from players who had played junior rugby at Barnsley but due to reaching 18 had to move up into the seniors.
They played their first ever match on 31st August 2014 against Halifax Ladies with a squad of 11 players. As a newly formed team the Ladies had to play 8 matches during this season, to be able to enter a league for 2015/16 season, so Halifax who was already playing league rugby was a good test for the team. The result did not go their way but at least it started them on the road.
During the 2014/15 season the ladies played 12 friendly matches winning 9 and losing 3 (all to established league teams) and all gaining in confidence and players.
At the end of the season they applied to join the league and were accepted into the National Challenge North 2 East League.
They wrapped up the league season unbeaten with a 14-41 win away at Morpeth. So next season a new challenge in National Challenge 1 North beckons.
The ladies also reached the final of the RFU Women’s Junior Cup but just couldn't quite make it the League and Cup double as they narrowly lost to National Challenge 1 South West champions Drybrook. 31-24.

The team are currently sponsored by Boobydoo but individual player sponsorship is available, Please contact Stuart Bennett on 07710 224143 for more information.