Barbarian FC

Barbarian FC

@Barbarian_FC

The Official Twitter Profile for the Barbarian Rugby Football Club 🏉 Established 1890🗓#Baabaas https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser 📸

Global 🌍 https://www.barbarianfc.co.uk/ Joined 2012-03-20 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

93,949

Followers

936

Following

15,226

Tweets

103.9

Avg Engagement

589

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Barbarian_FC's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2012-03-20
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Global 🌍

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,230
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:86.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:17.0
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,230 tweets

The account shows moderate to high engagement with an average of 2,835 likes and 424 retweets per tweet. The content often sparks interest and emotional responses, particularly around tributes and historical moments.

86.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

17.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

280,594

Total Likes

54,953

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

15

Median Likes

5

Median Retweets

79

75th Percentile

4,224

Top Tweet

1.11

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

40.7%

Original

19.6%

Replies

29.3%

Retweets

10.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

67.0%

With Links

69.7%

With #Tags

68.5%

With @Mentions

78.5%

With Emojis

160

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.48

Reply/Original Ratio

0.36

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

62.9%

Weekday Posts

37.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#rugby (1826) #rugbyunited (1432) #baabaas (1217) #killikcup (366) #engvbar (269) #wrugby (148) #barvnzl (140) #barvaus (83) #barvton (64) #icymi (34)

Most Mentioned

@barbarian_fc (769) @allblacks (202) @englandrugby (193) @welshrugbyunion (102) @fijirugby (94) @qantaswallabies (69) @killikandco (65) @lospumas (54) @joemarler (47) @irishrugby (45)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,230 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,313 (41%)
Replies 632 (20%)
Retweets 947 (29%)
Quote Tweets 338 (10%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 947 retweets (29% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,230 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The audience primarily consists of rugby fans, especially those interested in the Barbarian Rugby Football Club and its history. They are likely to be passionate about the sport and invested in the club's legacy.

Average

Audience Quality

24.8%

Suspicion Index

35.0%

Low-Quality %

36

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

49.2%

Empty Bio

29.3%

<10 Tweets

8.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

49.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

90.7%

No URL

20.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

19,500,538

Total Potential Reach

36

Median Follower Reach

153

75th Percentile Reach

4.7%

>1K followers

0.6%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

50.5%

Creators

5,046 accounts

20.2%

Consumers

2,024 accounts

29.3%

Dormant

2,930 accounts

29

Verified Followers

0.29% of total

5.4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.1

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (135) England, United Kingdom (99) London (87) United Kingdom (84) Wales, United Kingdom (61) Ireland (50) Fiji (37) Cardiff, Wales (36) UK (35) Cape Town, South Africa (34)

29

Verified Followers

0.29% of total

1,234

Protected Accounts

12.34% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,094,932 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@IamMzilikazi 550,611 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@RonanOGara10 420,983 Rugby Player rugby, coaching, punditry
@garyhgoodridge 361,003 Fighter UFC, Arm Wrestling, Mental Health
@jason_carl_fox 220,561 - -
@Francoishougi 215,183 Athlete Fitness, Rugby, Entrepreneurship
@channel5_tv 172,208 Television TV, News, Sport
@mikebrown_15 136,540 Rugby Player Rugby, England, Adidas
@itvracing 135,326 Sports Broadcasting Horse racing, TV, Social media
@RoryBest2 118,168 Rugby Player rugby, Ireland, Ulster

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

rugby (1,094) sports (236) views (231) love (224) sport (171) life (163) coach (159) father (153) player (150) husband (148)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#rugby (23) #lfc (9) #ラク (8) #bitcoin (5) #football (4) #nfts (4) #annibyniaeth (4) #mufc (4) #ynwa (4) #sport (3)

5,079

Followers With Bio

4,921

Followers Without Bio

50.79%

% With Bio

49.21%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,230 analyzed

17,824

Combined Engagement

16,221

Total Likes

1,603

Total Retweets

3,565

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Rugby Club History Tributes Legends Community Nostalgia
Barbarian FC
@Barbarian_FC

Eddie Jones 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and The Beast 🇿🇦 meeting in camp after being opponents in the @rugbyworldcup Final... There’s something The Beast has that Eddie likes...⌚️ Definitely worth a watch 👀😉 #Baabaas #rugby #rugbyunited #RWC2019 🏉 https://t.co/2iSIzZBM32

2019-11-12
Retweets: 512 Likes: 3,712 Engagement: 4,224
Barbarian FC
@Barbarian_FC

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our legendary club President Micky Steele-Bodger. For 70 years he was a driving forcing in making the club what it is today and the embodiment of our values He's a presence and personality we will geatly miss. One of a kind. ht

2019-05-09
Retweets: 512 Likes: 3,390 Engagement: 3,902
Barbarian FC
@Barbarian_FC

The one we’ve all been waiting for 🤩 A true #rugby legend 👏 #Baabaas #KillikCup 🏆 https://t.co/MIxSlywjqi

2023-05-24
Retweets: 157 Likes: 3,679 Engagement: 3,836
Barbarian FC
@Barbarian_FC

PLAYER NEWS 📰 Simply. The. Best. ☘️🤩☘️ There's one more big dance for @IrishRugby legend Rory Best 🔥💪 He'll run out one final time, at Twickenham, when we face @FijiRugby 👏💯 @RoryBest2 #Baabaas #rugby #rugbyunited 🏉 https://t.co/12BGKNr08b

2019-10-29
Retweets: 182 Likes: 2,837 Engagement: 3,019
Barbarian FC
@Barbarian_FC

We have a NEW WORLD RECORD ATTENDANCE for a Women‘s rugby match - 29,581 🍾🔥 Sensational news - Thanks to all our fans for their amazing support 👏 #Baabaas #rugby #KillikCup

2021-11-27
Retweets: 240 Likes: 2,603 Engagement: 2,843

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights rugby legends and iconic moments, which likely drives engagement and nostalgia. Tributes to club figures, such as Micky Steele-Bodger, create an emotional connection with the audience. The use of hashtags like #Baabaas and #KillikCup helps reinforce brand identity and community involvement.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 93,949
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @Barbarian_FC reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 93,949 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 103.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025