Steele Barker returns to the club

The Cornish Pirates are delighted to announce Steele Barker will rejoin the club from Bristol Bears ahead of the 26/27 season.

The york-born second row forward, became an adopted Cornishman by the end of his four year stay at the club, having risen through the ranks at Penryn and Redruth RFC. During his time in his first spell, including 38 appearances and one try, Barker also made the Champ Rugby 23 of the season in the 23-24 season where the Pirates achieved a best ever second place finish.

He has gone on to cut his teeth in Prem Rugby with the Bears and returns with top level experience at still just 25 years of age.

Joint Head Coach, Alan Paver, was delighted to see Barker return.

“Steele came on so much with us during his first spell and the by the time he left, was one of the best lock forwards in Champ Rugby. We didn’t want to lose him at the, but the opportunity at the top level was the right move for him and we will have an even more accomplished player back with us. Steele will bring a great deal to us, not least at set-piece with his lineout calling and we can’t wait to have him back.”

Barker spoke of his delight at re-joining the club. “This club, the supporters and the community in Cornwall have played a huge part in my rugby journey. We’ve got a brilliant group with big ambitions and I can’t wait to get going!”