British Asian Rugby Association

Great to see this featured on the England Rugby website. Thanks to Marissa Lowe & Jatin Patel for allowing us to capture the spirit of heritage, unity and an inclusive future.

Their latest journey to Mumbai under Tour Director Mick Johal was not a new venture, but a continuation of a valued partnership that has strengthened the sport’s development across South Asia for generations.

British Asian Rugby Association: heritage, unity and an inclusive future | Rugby Football Union The British Asian Rugby Association (BARA) recently competed in the Bombay Gymkhana International Rugby 10s tournament, showcasing the best of British Asian rugby.

Delighted to share our new BARA brand identity

As we celebrate South Asian Heritage and contribution, we’re proud to unveil the refreshed British Asian Rugby Association (BARA) logo, presented alongside the The National Lottery Heritage Fund, recognising heritage, contribution, and shared histories within Britain.

The BARA logo represents belonging, unity, and British identity. While rooted in the lived experiences and journeys of South Asian communities, it stands firmly for inclusion, togetherness, and opportunity for all. Set against the Union Flag, it reflects the belief that our diverse histories are not separate from Britain’s story, they are part of it.

As we mark 20 years of BARA through Beyond the Try Line – Celebrating Community Heritage in Rugby, this branding reinforces our commitment to celebrating heritage while building a game, and a society, where everyone feels they belong.

Thank you to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for helping make this work possible.

Happy Gurpurab

Today, we honour the divine light of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, whose timeless message of equality, compassion, and service inspires us all.

At BARA, his teachings affirm the power of representation, belonging, and togetherness, values that strengthen our communities and the spirit of rugby.

As we celebrate the Parkash Purab, we reflect on the guiding principles of Kirt Karo (earn an honest living), Naam Japo (remember God), and Vand Chhako (share with others). These values echo through our mission: to champion visibility, build unity, and create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and at home, on and off the field.

May this day renew our commitment to compassion, fairness, and collective growth, and to preserving the rich heritage that shapes who we are together.