Barkers Butts RFC formed in 1947 when Daimler RFC ceased to exist and the first side was led by Coventry rugby stalwart John Gardiner. Barkers have been at their home off Pickford Grange Lane ever since 1975, prior to this they were initially based on Northbrook Road in the Keresley area of Coventry. In their more recent history have had players graduate from junior sections and go on and represent their country. Barkers Butts Rugby Club often refers to itself as the club at the centre of England, they claim this name from the fact they are based near Meriden, a village with a cross marking the centre of the country.