Barnstaple RFC
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 the 5th tier of the English rugby union system, Regional 1 South West, following their relegation from National League 2 West in 2022–23. The first team are called the Chiefs, and there are also 2nd and 3rd teams (Athletic and Buccaneers), a number of youth teams from under-7s to under-18s (colts), and a girls side. The club colours are red and white and their nickname is Barum.
| Full name | Barnstaple Rugby Football Club | |
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| Union | Devon RFU | |
| Founded | 1877 | |
| Location | Barnstaple, Devon, England | |
| Ground(s) | Pottington Road (Capacity: 2,000 (575 seats)) | |
| Chairman | Paul Shaddick | |
| President | Trevor Edwards | |
| Coach(es) | Winston James | |
| Captain(s) | George Snell | |
| League(s) | National League 2 West | |
| 2022-23 | 13th (relegated to Regional 1 South West) | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
The clubs rivals are Bideford RFC, with an annual festive fixture played between the sides that attracts good crowds, despite the clubs currently playing in different divisions.
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