Denver Barbarians

Denver Barbarians

Full name	Denver Barbarians Rugby Football Club
Union	USA Rugby
Nickname(s)	Barbos
Founded	1967
Ground(s)	Dick's Sporting Goods Park
President	Paul Hoskins, Sr.
Coach(es)	Dave Hodges
League(s)	Rugby Super League
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Official website
www.denverbarbarians.com

The Denver Barbarians Rugby Football Club is a SuperLeague rugby union and Division I team based in Denver, Colorado.

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History

The Denver Barbarians Rugby Football Club (the Barbos) was founded in 1967. The initial members were men that had been playing rugby with some of the local collegiate teams, or Lacrosse players that wanted to learn new skills. The Barbos were the first club side and became the standard for post-collegiate rugby in the region.

With the growth of the sport in the ensuing decades the Barbos played a larger role in the game, both on and off the field. The Barbos supplied many players to all levels of select side play including the Eagles, the United States' National Team. In addition many referees, coaches, and administrators at all levels have emerged from the Barbos ranks. The Club has won championships at the National, Territorial, and Local level in both 15’s and seven-a-side play.

Today the club has 60+ players and fields teams in three different leagues of play. The Super League Team competes against 15 other club teams from all over the United States. This is the highest level of competitive play in the U.S. and requires a great deal of travel all compressed into a three-month period in the spring. They also field a very competitive team in Division II of the National Club Competition. The Barbos' “Olde Boys” team competes in the local recreational division.

The club supports youth rugby by providing clinics and coaches to high school and middle school teams. They are also involved in community service activities promoting several charitable events throughout the year.

Denver Barbarian Eagles

15s Players Matt Alexander 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 Andre Bachelet 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993 Andre Blom 2000, 1999, 1998 Barry Daily 1991, 1990, 1989 Mike DeJong 1991, 1990 Juan Grobler 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998 Russ Isaacs 1989 Rob Lumkong 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994 Tyson Meeks 2006 Jone Naqica 2003, 2002, 2001 Fred Paoli 1991, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1983 Doug Rowe 2005 Dough Straehley 1984, 1983 Mark Vandermolen 1987 Link Wilfley 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

7s Players Andre Bachelet 1997, 1996, 1994, 1993 Doug Brown 1999 Mike Coyner 2004, 1999, 1998 Riaan Hamilton 2003 Steve Laporta 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988 Bob Lockrem 2002 Rob Lumkong 1994 Dave Poquette 1990, 1989, 1988 Jone Naqica 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 Doug Rowe 2003 Kevin Whitcher 2006, 2005,2004, 2002, 2001

Sponsorship

The SuperLeague's primary sponsor is Michelob Amber Bock and as such, each individual team receives a portion of those revenues. In addition to Amber Bock, the Barbarians have individual sponsorships. Notable primary sponsors include Bushmills Irish Whiskey. The club also has several secondary sponsorships from local and regional businesses.

External links

• Official site
• Super League
• USA Rugby

References