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
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Saturday:-
Terry Walmsley
It is with great sadness that the club has to announce that James Terence Walmsley (known to us all as Terry) died peacefully on Monday 8th July aged 79. Terry was a regular fixture on the Old Farts bench on Saturday afternoons, which won’t seem quite the same without him. A popular figure with both young and old, he will be missed. RIP old friend.
Terry's family has advised that the funeral will take place at Barrow Crematorium at 11.30 on Friday 19th July and afterwards at Furness Rugby Club. All are invited.
Friday 28th June
The Club is very sad to announce that Jackie Gibson, wife of life member Graham (Gibby) Gibson. Passed away earlier this week after a long illness. Friends are invited to attend the funeral which will be held at the Trevelyan Service Chapel in Dalkeith Street Barrow, at 1 pm on Friday 5th July and afterwards at the Club.
Thursday 13th June
The Fixture List for the 2019-
Tuesday 4th June
The Club AGM will be held on Wednesday July 17th. Starting at 19:00 hrs, as per poster below.
Monday 3rd June
The 200 Club draw took place and the results can be found here.
Friday 10th May
At an SGM held at Penrith last night we were informed “that at present” we were heading for a 14 team Level 8 Cumbria 1 league. This is all dependant on Cheshire, Lancashire and NE leagues agreeing with what has been noted. If this does not pass then we could be back to square 1. The final meeting between interested parties should be on the 23rd May, still giving time for fixtures to be sorted. The 14 team Cumbria 1 league is looking like this:-
Hopefully any 2nd teams will be joined in a Merit Table league to continue promoting Rugby in Cumbria.
Thursday 2nd May
As you are probably aware the season came to a grinding halt on the 20th April when all games were cancelled (probably because of lack of interest). I will be attending a meeting at Penrith on the 9th May where we will find the format for next season, rumours say we will be back to a Cumbria 1 league with 14 teams involved, but I will inform every one when I find out.
Tuesday 2nd April
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Furness Committee
Your Committee is slowly dwindling in numbers because of retirement and other reasons
So we are interested in members who are willing to become volunteers on the committee to assist in various duties.
Meeting are normally held on the first Monday of the month and if you are interested in helping and giving up a bit of your free time
Please contact Chris or Mally
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The Club Dinner is on Friday 17th May from 19:00. At £30 a head its great value, with a meal and a comedian. Contact Mally to get your name on the list (First come first served, as numbers are restricted)
Sunday 17th March
The Six Nations Forecast now comes to an end, and after checking we have 2 winners with the same points, sharing the first and second prize, giving Abe2 and James Atkinson £150 each. Hope it kept you all interested and don’t forget to buy a ticket or two next year
Monday 4th March
The latest photos of the Old Farts taking on Saturday can be found here.
Monday 4th March
Prior to the Silloth game on Saturday, Cheques were presented to St Marys Hospice and The Bluebell Foundation from the £1850 raised from the New Years Day game between Furness and Orsted.
Wednesday 23rd January
Well it’s just over a week away from the start of the 6 Nations. There's still over 1,000 tickets in circulation out there. PLEASE get them back ASAP otherwise the first round of results will not be available to enter on the database.
What’s on at the Club this Week
Not Available at present
