The first ever game of rugby played in Barnsley

[Chiron]

On 10th January 1874 the first ever game of rugby was played at Shaw Lane between Barnsley Football Club and Huddersfield.

To read the Barnsley Chronicle match report - a work of art!

Follow the link below:

https://www.dropkickbooks.com/blog/post.php?permalink=barnsley-football-club

[Grasser17]

Let's hope the weather plays ball this week and they get play this week. What is the weather/pitch conditions like on the south side of the county ?

[Chiron]

They managed to play a game on 10th January 1874, but unfortunately on 10th January 2026 Barnsley's game is off!