John Barclay rugby player
John Barclay rugby player

John Barclay

24th Sep 1986 1.91m/101kg Openside Flanker

'It's a piece of wizardry, it doesn't make any sense' John Barclay

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Barclay tries to unpack and analyze that piece of brilliance from Adam Hastings "It's a piece of wizardry" 🧙@johnbarc86 praises Adam Hasting's pass in the build up to Van der Merwe's try!#AutumnNationsSeries...

URC Round 3 Review

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leaders Leinster looking forward to special day   There’s now clear distance between Leinster Rugby and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next...

EPCR and Premier Sports announce broadcast partnership

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premier Sports will join the EPCR's suite of TV partners for the coming seasons as the lead broadcaster of the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup in the UK and Ireland, following a thorough and competitive...

The “old school” Scotsman making his mark in west Wales

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Craig is an “old school” rugby player enjoying a new lease of life.   The second row’s move to the Scarlets has seen him secure a return to the Scotland squad, with his fine...

Bob Skinstad and John Barclay discuss Boks in the Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The debate surrounding South Africa’s possible entrance to the Six Nations rages on with many calling it an inevitable prospect while others stand firm behind the tournament as it is.     Two...

SCO vs ENG: What the pundits said

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scots were jubilant when the final whistle sounded at Murrayfield, heralding their significant achievement of keeping the Calcutta Cup for the second consecutive year after their historic victory at...

Scotland: Ex-captain John Barclay says strong Six Nations needed for Lions selection

3 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland's players need to have a strong Six Nations to reverse British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland's perceptions of them, says former captain John Barclay. Full Story

"It's going to take a bit of time." - Welsh hooker on Pivac plan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is weathering an agonising time at the helm with seven losses in nine tests. Pivac ascended to the national coaching job after doing great things with Welsh club Scarlets,...

Who are Amazon Prime’s rugby pundits?

4 years ago by Rugby World

A look at those providing expertise for the Autumn Nations Cup coverageThe team: Gabby Logan with Shane Horgan, Topsy Ojo, Dylan Hartley, Scott Quinnell, Serge Betsen and John Barclay (Amazon)A look at...