Jason Leonard, whose total of 119 caps as a prop was the world record from 2004 to 2006, began his club career at Barking.

The season began with a crushing 63–10 defeat at the hands of newly promoted Mounts Bay, who were eventually crowned champions.

However, Barking survived by the narrowest of margins after defeating the very team who had destroyed them on the opening day and finished the league as champions.

The 16–14 win at Goresbrook was enough to send Bristol-based Clifton down by a single point and secure another season of National League rugby for Essex and London's East End.

Comedian and actor Nick Frost, known for his many film and television collaborations with Simon Pegg, is an ex-player.