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Steve Tandy’s side start their summer campaign with a double-header in London on Saturday
Wales’ summer campaign gets underway with a double-header against the Barbarians in London on Saturday.
Steve Tandy’s men take on the famous invitational club at the Allianz Stadium on the weekend, before Sean Lynn’s women do the same straight after.
With Wales’ men preparing for the maiden Nations Championship next month, with Tests against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa to come, the clash with the Baa-Baas will provide the perfect opportunity to build some momentum.
It’s a similar story for the women’s side, as they look to end a nine-match losing run.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Barbarians v Wales double-header…
What time is Barbarians v Wales kick-off?
Wales take on the Barbarians on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London.
Kick-off is 2pm.
Wales Women then also take on the Barbarians afterwards in the second match of the double-header, with that game starting at 5pm.
What TV channel is Barbarians v Wales on?
Both matches will be shown live and free-to-air in the UK on S4C, with the Welsh-language channel hosting the exclusive rights for the two games.
Coverage begins at 1.30pm.
Barbarians v Wales live stream
Fans can stream the match live via BBC iPlayer, S4C Clic and S4C Chwaraeon’s YouTube channel – with Welsh-language and English-language commentary available.
Barbarians v Wales team news
Men’s teams:
Barbarians: Tom Spring; Andrew Kellaway, Jeremy Ward, Alex Nankivell, Virimi Vakatawa; Harry Plummer, Faf de Klerk (c); Giorgi Kharaishvili, Elliot Dee, Vincent Koch, Izack Rodda, Romain Taofifénua, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Lachlan Boshier, Nathan Hughes.
Replacements: Harry Thacker, Jack Iscaro, Paul Alo-Emile, Yoan Tanga, Jordan Joseph, Santiago Arata, George North, Liam McConnell.
Wales: Blair Murray; Tom Rogers, Eddie James, Joe Hawkins, Ellis Mee; Dan Edwards, Kieran Hardy; Gareth Thomas, Dewi Lake, Dillon Lewis, Ben Carter, Teddy Williams, Taine Plumtree, Jac Morgan, Aaron Wainwright.
Replacements: Ryan Elias, Rhys Barratt, Ben Warren, Ryan Woodman, Harrison Keddie, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Sam Costelow, Mason Grady.
Women’s teams:
Barbarians: Lori Cramer; Ruby Tui, Claudia Pena, Alex Tessier, Rachel Lund; Liv McGoverne, Caity Mattinson; Laura Delgado Dueñas, Carys Phillips, Christine Belisle, Poppy Leitch, Sarah Bonar, Amy Rule, Emily Chancellor (capt), Rownita Marston-Mulhearn.
Replacements: Emily Tuttosi, Bryony Cleall, Charli Jacoby, Amelia Buckland-Hurry, Ilaria Arrighetti, Jenny Maxwell, Lagi Tuima, Celia Quansah.
Wales: Nel Metcalfe; Kelsie Webster, Courtney Keight, Jenna de Vera, Amy Williams; Kayleigh Powell, Seren Lockwood; Maisie Davies, Molly Reardon, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Branwen Metcalfe, Jorja Aiono, Alex Callender, Bryonie King.
Replacements: Kelsey Jones, Katherine Baverstock, Stella Orrin, Alaw Pyrs, Lucy Isaac, Lily Hawkins, Keira Bevan, Freya Bell.
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