The Barbarians Rugby Club is dedicated to introducing, developing, and promoting youth rugby from pre-K through high school across the Katy and greater Houston area. For 24 years, our mission has remained the same: to build skills, character, and a lifelong love of the game.

The Celtic shield knot in our logo symbolizes family, unity, and protection—values that define who we are and how we support one another on and off the field.

We remain committed to rugby excellence by providing a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for players of all levels while advancing competitive rugby in Texas and beyond. All coaches are dedicated volunteers, World Rugby Level 1 certified, and SafeSport trained, with player safety as our top priority.

Families are a vital part of the Horde. Through volunteering, supporting matches, and encouraging their athletes, parents help strengthen the community that makes the Barbarians more than just a rugby club.

2005 KATY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Ryan D., Chris, Hunter, and Gareth are the founding members. Hunter and Chris went on to be Collegiate All-Americans and play on the USA U18 team. Chris then played for the Houston SaberCats.

Top Row, Left to Right: Ryan Du Plessis, Chris Parker, & Hunter Leland

Bottom Row, Left to Right: Robert Mwandia, Gareth Jones, & Ryan Marshall

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GARETH JONES (1986 – 2005)

Barbarians wear "GJ7" and dedicate our Summer 7s tournament to Gareth Jones, honoring the impact he had on our club and the people around him. GJ7 is more than a number. It is a reminder that behind every jersey is a person, and that we are more than coaches and players. We are teammates, families, friends, and a community. We all face challenges, and sometimes the people who seem strongest may be carrying more than we know. Let’s look out for one another, check in, and make sure no one feels like they are facing life alone.

"Gareth was a LEGEND. I was an awkward Freshman in 2005 and struggled to express myself. He took me under his wing and brought me into the fold with the cooler, older guys on the team. He was the first teammate to make me believe in myself, and he made me believe I could have a place on the Varsity team even though I was younger than everybody else."

– Ryan Marshall
Former Player, Coach, and Director of Rugby