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Furness Rugby Union Football Club was founded in 1902 and is one of only two Rugby
Union Teams in Barrow in Furness. Even though we have a large ground it is not one
of the easiest to find:-
Follow the A590 to Barrow, after passing the Golf Course on the right, take the first left on the roundabout and follow the sign for Furness Abbey, take the second exit on the next mini roundabout, follow the road past the Hospital, which is on the right, continue for a further half a mile (you are now on Abbey Road). Look for a standard PO Post box on the left and turn there into Croslands Park Road, continue for a further 200 yards and turn right along side a bungalow down a narrow driveway. This is the entrance to The Strawberry Grounds.
If you are still having problems click HERE for a map that could help
The Club itself is entirely self supporting and depends on the Income from its members over the Clubhouse bar and sponsors to keep the First Team operating.
If you wish to become a member of the club, either a player supporter or Social member do not hesitate to turn up or contact any of the telephone numbers or email address on this web site.
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This Weeks News
News fresh in is that the 2nd team have been accepted into the Miller Homes league. Most of the players think this is great, and the though of 26 Fixture to look forward to during the season is very inviting after the disappointing fixture list of the season past. Look at their page to see who they will be playing next season.
Of course a mention has got to be made of Charl Barnard who flew back to South Africa on the 7th May, he did say he would be back on the 3rd June, we can only hope he is lining up for us again next season
Furness were presented with the Go Play Rugby Award for recruitment and a cheque for £500 the Juniors put on a display followed by the 2nd team game against Millom. Award Photos.
The Australian Dream
At the start of the season we advertised a once in a lifetime all expenses paid season with a leading Sydney Rugby Club (Randwick). You will now realise that this was won by none other than Richard Smith. Richard started his Rugby career at Furness and went on to achieve some of his goals, but even he admits this is a once in a lifetime dream come true. Click the Photo for the latest reports back from Australia of his progress.
League Champions.
The 1st team celebrations outside of the clubhouse after finally gaining promotion as North Lancs 2 League Champions by defeating Chorley on the 29th March.
Club Annual Dinner
This years club Dinner was a sell out, probably of course due to the successful season we have just finished. Rumours on the Saturday say that most people left the Club by 5 am but a lot surfaced to watch the “Furness Vikings” game at the Strawberry grounds. From the surviving few the the word is that the night went off very well and a good time was had by all.
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Marsh Hornets get Revamp for Club
Janet Dodd who runs Marsh Hornets, they play at the Strawberry Ground during the season, has won the “My Christmas Wish” competition with Abbey Fm and the prize was donated by Mark Haughin of Haughin & Co.