Full name | Barry Rugby Football Club | |
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Nickname(s) | Bombers | |
Location | Merthyr Dyfan, Barry, Wales | |
League(s) | WRU Division One East Central | |
2011/12 | 8th [1] WRU Division Five South East | |
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Official website | ||
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