a social rugby club that aims to cater for all nationalities and all levels of players. we have grown to an active multi national and multi cultural .
Founded in 1998, Tripoli Barbarians Rugby Club was established by a group of foreigners and expatriates living in Tripoli, in collaboration with several Libyans who shared a passion for developing this unique sport in the country. United by a love for rugby and a strong sense of teamwork, they laid the foundation for a diverse sporting community that promotes the values of respect, solidarity, and belonging, both on and off the field.
The club attracts players of all ages; 11 years up to over 50 years and includes members of all shapes and sizes with a varied mix of abilities, nationalities, academic, financial and family backgrounds. Training sessions occur twice-weekly for four sections; the Minis, Youths, Women Seniors and Men Seniors. Throughout these training sessions, basic technical skills are taught and practised. In addition to this, the coaches emphasise team building activities, physical activity, safety and most importantly the enjoyment of players.
In its early years, most of the team’s matches were played abroad, particularly in Tunisia and Malta, where the club had its first international experiences. One of the most notable moments came in 1999, when the team took part in the Malta Cup—a turning point that helped establish the club’s name on the regional rugby map.
In the year 2000, It was first international match in Libya when we hosted the Chebanis team from Tunisia.
From 1999 to 2002 have players selected to play for Malta national team.
In 2007, the club made a bold and strategic decision to divide its players among several new teams, with the aim of expanding the sport’s reach across Tripoli. This initiative led to the formation of several local clubs, including:
Al-Tersana Team
Shabab Al-Wahdwi
Zanata
Al-Ahli Tripoli
This effort played a significant role in laying the groundwork for domestic rugby in Libya and growing a local player base.
More than 15 years after that pioneering initiative, Tripoli Barbarians have returned with renewed commitment to continue the mission they began—to develop the sport, nurture new talent, and raise a generation of Libyan rugby players ready to compete on regional and international stage
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