Rugby Union

Rugby union has established itself as a popular sport, particularly in Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, Fiji, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, Tonga, Wales and Italy.

Rugby union is also gaining popularity in Portugal following its success in the Six Nations B and its world ranking of 21. Rugby league is played in more than 30 countries and at all levels. It is most commonly played in Europe and Oceania. Of these two areas Oceania is generally thought to be the stronger region.

Rugby league

Rugby league is popular in England, Australia, New Zealand and Papa New Guinea, where rugby league is recognised as the national sport.

On-site facilitiesBarringtons has its own rugby pitch and training ground adjoining the Club all for your exclusive use. We only host one club at anyone time so the training pitch will not be shared with any other team. Rugby Teams have full use of all the Club's facilities including:

New extensive gymnasium fitted out with Matrix equipment to standards required by the professional sports person. This includes all up to date cardiovascular equipment: Weights area Suitable for all levels of fitness and features the following equipment:

3 x Squat Racks

1 x Smith Machine

1 x Cable cross over

3 x Bench Press

1 x Incline Hack Squat Dumbells up to 30Kg 500Kg.

Facilities

Additional leisure facilities include indoor & outdoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi & steam room.Your team can get access to your own studio for training! Custom made package We organise tailor-make packages to suit a teams specific requirements and budget, this can include: - Daily Breakfast, lunch & dinner including water or soft drinks. - Special diets are catered for which the team coach or doctor can specify his requirements to our chefs. - Up to 2 sets of football kit can be laundered each day- We provide a separate kit storage room and the exclusive use of two physiotherapist's rooms- Drinking water is provided for all training sessions- This package also includes an airport transfer: Faro Airport to Barringtons and return