Barbarians v Australia
3 December 2008
Kick off: 7:45pm
On Wednesday 3rd December, rugby union returns to Wembley for the first time in nine years as the Barbarians take on Australia. The event is part of the British Olympic Association's centenary celebrations of the 1908 London Olympics and the first time that the sport has been played at Wembley since the epic match between England and Wales in 1999.
At half time in the match there will be an Olympian parade, giving fans the chance to welcome home the 2008 Team Great Britain squad - the first time that the squad will be together following the 2008 Olympic Games this summer.
Who are the Barbarians?
The Barbarians are a rugby club which brings together players from different clubs from around the world to take part in a few matches each year and play attacking, adventurous rugby.
Where is their home?
The Barbarians have no home ground or clubhouse. They are a touring club that plays at the invitation of clubs or Unions and have visited all parts of the Home Unions. Overseas, the club has played in 18 countries. This is the Barbarians first ever visit to Wembley.
Who can play for the Barbarians?
The only criteria a player must fulfill to receive an invitation from the Barbarians are that the player's rugby is of a good standard and that they behave themselves on and off the field. Since 1890, players from 25 different countries have worn the famous black and white hoop jersey and once invited, a player becomes a life member of the club.
Click here to learn more about the Barbarians and the team's fascinating history
Ticket information
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Information for fans travelling to this match
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