How to find us.
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 Post box on the left (Ostley House on the right) and turn there into Croslands Park Road, continue for a further 200 yards and turn right along side the first bungalow down a very narrow driveway. This is the entrance to The Strawberry Grounds. The access is NOT large enough for buses so they will have to remain parked on Croslands Park Road.
The Club itself is entirely self supporting and depends on the Income from its members over the Clubhouse bar and sponsors to keep our Teams 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.
Visitors Book
Club Opening Hours
Monday -
Saturday:-
Sunday 9th December
Saturdays Results and updated League tables can be found here. Click here to read Mally’s report of the Windermere game.
Sunday 2nd December
Mallys match report for the Carlisle game.
The 200 Club Draw was held in the Club House today, cheques will be posted or put in the clubhouse ASAP. Winners can be seen here.
Tuesday 27th November
The next BIG event at the club is the New Year Charity Game. Below is a list of all the prizes and those who have donated them for the raffle, so far. Contact Joe Mallinson if you want to add to the list
£200 LDF Meat Hamper -
Assorted bottles of spirits -
£100 Bottle of J'Adore Perfume -
Car valet -
Bottle of Whiskey -
£50 Salvos voucher -
£50 Bici Cafe voucher -
Bottle of JaegerMeister -
2x signed Raiders Shirts -
Gordons gin set -
Makeup with lashes -
£60 Steaknight voucher -
Bottle of Vodka -
Bottle of red wine -
Bottle of white wine -
More prizes added on the day. Thank you to everyone who has donated and helped support the day, we couldn't do it without you. All the money raised goes to 2 great causes, St Mary's Hospice and The Bluebell Foundation in memory of our great friend Lee White.
Sunday 25th November
For all who don’t already know the 6 Nations forecast have been printed and should be available form whoever you get them from very soon. Don’t forget fill them in and get them back ASAP
Sunday 18th November
A few photos can be found here, along with a short write up of the Wigton game.
Tuesday 6th November
Another brilliant Bonfire Night at FRUFC when a packed crowd witnessed the clubs resident pyromaniac Chris Reid weave his pyrotechnic magic once more in a display that lasted a full 30 minutes and proved once again that it's without doubt the best display in the town. Many thanks to all concerned for their efforts before and on the night, ensuring that everything went off without a hitch. Next up at the club England v New Zealand on the big screen this coming Saturday.
Sunday 4th November
Mally’s match report for the Silloth game can be found here.
Tuesday 30th October
As well as our usual BT Sport we now have Sky HD for the next month (up to 27th November) so that all of our members can enjoy the Autumn Internationals LIVE on the BIG screen. Support the club and the teams while enjoying a few pints.
Monday 29th October
Many thanks to all those who came along on Saturday and supported the Old Fart's lunch. Thanks in particular to Dave Webb who introduced us to his sausage -
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Many of you will be aware that the last remaining club trustee, Ken Fisher, sadly passed away a couple of weeks ago at the age of 91. Ken's funeral will take place at St Cuthbert's Church Aldingham at 11.30 on Friday 2 November. Ken's son John has asked that any Furness members wear club ties for the occasion. News has also reached us that another former player, Roy Richardson passed away recently as well. RIP Ken and Roy.
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Saturday 20th October
A short report from Mally can be found here.
Furness 2nds and Cockermouth 2nds
Friday 19th October
***Furness 2nds ***
Hopefully tomorrow should see the long awaited launch of Furness 2nds. Previous attempts have been thwarted for one reason or another, however Saturday will see Cockermouth 1st 15 travel to play Hawcoat Park, also on on the Bus will be their 2nd team who will be welcomed at the Strawberry Grounds to fulfil this friendly fixture.
Kick off is 15:00 hours and ALL players are welcome to turn up, I am sure that everyone will get a run out on the day. Let’s fill the clubhouse and give the lads a bit of support.
*** Presidents Lunch ***
To be held on Saturday 22nd September -
3 Course Meal with wine
£20
Followed by the Home game against Creighton
Tickets from John Mallinson
jmall53@hotmail.com or 07958 334607
Monday 3rd September
Here we are yet again the start of the Rugby Season and time to get your Annual Subscriptions paid. If you deal in cash please catch myself or Corne at the weekend, if you want the simplicity of paying with your plastic card click here to go to the membership page and click the Subscription that you are paying. But once again remember for the Ability to apply for RFU International tickets you MUST be a FULL member of the club.
Monday 27th August
This weekend is the Kick Off for the new season with the 1st team at home to Egremomt, plus, we are attempting to kick start our 2nd team. So players old and new are welcome to join in, but we still need a bit of visibility, Training is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 PM so turning up would help or contact our Coach Dai Humphreys to give him your intentions.
Monday 20th August
We now have the Cup fixtures, as normal we are drawn away the 1st round and if we win that drawn away again in the 2nd Fixtures have also been arranged for the 2nd team, all of which are arranged on the same list as the 1st's. The 2nd team fixtures are highlighted in yellow. Click here. For the full fixture list
Friday 10th August
Message from the El presidente -
3 weeks away from our first game of the season against Egremont (remember they let us down when they failed to turn up for our last home game last season) we are holding a full training session/signing on day/BBQ on Saturday 18 August commencing 2pm. Training will be followed by food and at 5pm you can watch Chelsea v Arsenal on the big screen. With a bit of effort it could be a very good day. Maybe even pay your subs? We will also have pictures of the new kits on show and also ideas on off field gear for pre and post game!
What’s on at the Club this Week
Saturday 15th December
Furness v Aspatria Eagles -
Toulouse v Wasps -
Leinster v Bath _ KO 17:30
Sunday 16th December
Newcastle Falcons v Edinburgh -
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