John Ross

Many of you will already have learned of the passing of John Ross, Chair of Birmingham Barbarians RFC this week. We send our condolences to John’s family; an obituary will follow in due course. RIP

Many of you will already have learned of the passing of John Ross, Chair of Birmingham Barbarians RFC this week. We send our condolences to John’s family; an obituary will follow in due course. RIP
Longer-standing members of the Society will wish to remember our former member Peter ‘Taff’ Evans, who passed away this week. Peter was a very active member of the Society a few years ago and he was part of the team that helped us transfer a lot of our data from paper to digital. He was…
The society would like to offer condolences to one of our long serving members, Terry Rees. Terry’s wife, Jane, sadly passed away recently. Not many of our members will remember Terry but for those that do, the funeral will take place at Redditch Crematorium on 15th May at 14.45. Afterwards you may join Terry and…
Subject: Important Update: RFU Regulation 19 (Discipline) Review I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to provide you with an important update regarding RFU Regulation 19 (Discipline), which has undergone a comprehensive review ahead of the 2024/25 season. As you may know, Regulation 19 applies to all clubs at every level of…
Afternoon All, hope it’s been a great couple of weeks. The clocks have gone back so games will be moving to an earlier kick off, although I think GMS is a little slower as I’ve noticed my game this weekend was down for 3pm. Please check with your clubs if this is the case. A…
Return to Play – Move to Stage D2 from 26 April From Monday 26 April we will return to Stage D2 on the rugby roadmap, which includes contact fixtures with adapted laws. Please familiarise yourselves with the guidance below. A video is also available here. Age Grade This move to Stage D2 also applies to age…
It’s getting cold out there..! With the sudden cold snap, it’s now frozen ground (rather than the dry ground we had in September) that is currently putting some matches in doubt. Please therefore remind yourselves of the guidance notes below: Ask the Expert There are two new law clarifications from the Expert, which can be…
RIP Sir.
Such a proud Irishman always with a smile on his face. Please advise if funeral details are known.
John was a “one off” who devoted a large slice of his life to Rugby. May he rest in peace.
Stalwart of grassroots rugby and a true gentleman!…. RIP Rossie
Such a popular figure and well respected by those outside of the rugby family. RIP.