Scott Roberston lifts lids on benching Beauden Barrett
New Zealand have sprung a surprise by naming Beauden Barrett on the bench for Saturday’s first Test against England in Dunedin.
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Ireland vs New Zealand: 5 talking points
Ireland face New Zealand in Paris seeking to reach a maiden semi-final at the Rugby World Cup.
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Peculiar winners stat suggests Ireland or France can land a first World Cup
The stage is set for a spectacular tournament. There is a neat statistical symmetry that suggests the 2023 Rugby World Cup might b…
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Beauden Barrett delivers glowing review of 'freakish' Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Blues star Beauden Barrett has described new teammate Roger Tuivasa-Sheck as a "freakish" player as the duo prepare to lineup alon…
Blues provide update on Beauden Barrett's latest head knock
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has revealed the extent of Beauden Barrett's latest head knock after the star playmaker was injure…
Beauden Barrett named to start for Blues against Highlanders
Blues star Beauden Barrett will make his first start for the franchise in two years after being named at No 10 for his side's clas…
'Huge for us': Blues excited by Beauden Barrett's return for Chiefs clash
For the first time since 2020, Beauden Barrett will play for the Blues after recovering from a concussion that had sidelined him s…
Blues lose Akira Ioane to injury as Beauden Barrett nears return
The Blues will open their Super Rugby Pacific campaign without the services of All Blacks star Akira Ioane, who has been sidelined…
Beauden Barrett admits behind the scenes retirement scare
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has revealed that he considered retiring from rugby last year as he struggled with the symptoms of…
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The favourite for the Most Valuable Player in this year's Super Rugby Pacific
With Mo'unga sitting out the starting rounds of the competition and O'Connor currently under a Covid cloud, will there be a new MV…
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Blues issue update on Beauden Barrett's concussion and All Blacks availability
The Blues will likely be at full-strength in their season-opener against Moana Pasifika next month, but question marks remain over…
Beauden Barrett still battling concussion ahead of Super Rugby Pacific
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has revealed he is still struggling with concussion symptoms a month out from the kick-off of Supe…
Beauden Barrett's influence in Damian McKenzie's Tokyo Sungoliath move
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie has opened up about his decision to leave New Zealand and pursue a deal with Japanese club Tokyo S…
All Blacks give Beauden Barrett injury update ahead of France clash
The All Blacks are bracing themselves as the severity of Beauden Barrett's injury becomes clearer in the lead-up to their season-d…
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All Blacks boss Ian Foster explains selections for Ireland showdown
All Blacks boss Ian Foster gives his reasoning for his new-look midfield combo, the decision to pick Sevu Reece and why Ethan Blac…
'It's not a fluke': Foster explains the key to Beauden Barrett's intercepting ability
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has put down Beauden Barrett's ability to make momentum-swinging intercepts down to his 'freakish…
'I didn't train that well this week': Beauden Barrett's admission after emotional 100th test
Beauden Barrett didn't take long to make a mark in his 100th test for the All Blacks, grabbing the first try of the match after in…
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Beauden Barrett's top 10 All Blacks tries ahead of 100th test
With Beauden Barrett set play his 100th test for the All Blacks this weekend, we look back at his 10 best tries in the black jerse…
Rieko Ioane pays tribute to Barrett and Jones ahead of milestone test
All Blacks star Rieko Ioane has paid tribute to teammate Beauden Barrett and Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones ahead of their milestone…
All Blacks boss Ian Foster explains team selection for Wales test
While the All Blacks have named a full-strength team to face Wales this weekend, the selection of some players have certainly turn…
Why Quinn Tupaea could be unlucky omission for test against Wales
A former All Black and a five-time Super Rugby champion say Quinn Tupaea could be the unlucky omission from the All Blacks team to…
Rugby's rich list: The world's highest-paid players in 2021
A former All Blacks star and a World Cup-winning Springbok have jointly topped an updated list of rugby's highest-played players.
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Ex-All Blacks predict who will start in rematch against Springboks
A trio of former All Blacks, a current Super Rugby champion and a Tokyo Olympics gold medallist have dissected which payers could …
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Beauden Barrett's verdict on facing Springboks opposite Handre Pollard
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett is primed to go head-to-head with his Springboks opposite Handre Pollard in this weekend's 100th t…
The one aspect that the Barrett-Mo'unga battle could come down to
An All Blacks legend believes the battle between Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett for the national No 10 jersey could be decided…
Never doubt a wounded All Blacks No 10
Beauden Barrett, despite what some may suggest, is not done with being the All Blacks' first-choice pivot just yet.
World Cup versatility on trial in All Blacks' mammoth tour
When Ian Foster is selecting his World Cup squad, he may look back on 2021 with begrudging fondness.
Ian Foster dismisses concerns over Beauden Barrett's goal-kicking
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster isn't concerned about Beauden Barrett's goal-kicking form after his efforts off the tee in Sunday…
Barrett brothers start as All Blacks name team for Wallabies clash
Beauden Barrett has been handed the All Blacks No 10 jersey for just the second time this year for the side's final Bledisloe Cup …
'How do you defend that': Quade Cooper's plan to stop Beauden Barrett
Veteran Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has lifted the lid on how his side plans on dealing with All Blacks star Beauden Barrett …
All Blacks to decide on who to pair Barrett with as dual playmaker
Beauden Barrett is set to start for the All Blacks this weekend, but who accompanies him in the dual playmaking role has been cast…
Ian Foster says Beauden Barrett's 'window' at 10 is now open
After a season at Suntory in the Japan Top League where he was able to resume duties at 10, Barrett has had one opportunity to sta…
Ardie Savea named as All Blacks captain for third Wallabies test
Ardie Savea will make his All Blacks captaincy debut against the Wallabies at Optus Stadium in Perth next Sunday.
How the All Blacks plan to cope without five of their key players
As the All Blacks continue to plot their Bledisloe Cup clean sweep of the Wallabies in Perth, they will have to do so without a ra…
The leading candidates to captain the All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup III
The All Blacks have travelled to Perth without three of their frontline leaders, so who could captain the side next week?
'It reminds me of my early days': Barrett's full circle ABs career
The 30-year-old All Black star who has 93 test caps has found his way back to a similar role to when he started, wearing the 22 je…
