New Zealand's dismal goal-kicking stats that should have Ian Foster on edge
It's no secret that New Zealand have typically favoured ball-runners over goal-kicking supremos in the No. 10 jersey but the lates…
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The RugbyPass Super Rugby Mid-Season Awards
A panel of RugbyPass writers have come together to celebrate the best (and worst) of Super Rugby so far this year with our annual…
'I was thinking about the playoffs': Beauden Barrett's broken Blues dream
Like many Blues fans, Beauden Barrett had an eye on the playoffs in 2020. Instead, he's been forced to wait indefinitely for his f…
'Dream start': Beauden Barrett opens up on upcoming Blues debut
Beauden Barrett has just added to a sense of wellbeing surrounding the Blues that hasn't been present since they last made the pla…
The Blues 'big mover' putting pressure on Beauden Barrett
Gone are the days when Blues players virtually selected themselves providing their form was adequate, meaning Beauden Barrett has …
No special treatment for Beauden Barrett
When Beauden Barrett makes his return to club rugby for the first time in about a decade, he won't be given any special treatment.
Beauden Barrett set for first club rugby appearance in a decade ahead of Blues debut
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett will make his long-awaited return to rugby at grassroots level a week before he makes his Blues de…
Why the Blues' triple playmaker experiment wasn't successful despite victory over Bulls
The Blues will be counting down the days, and probably the minutes, until the coming of Beauden Barrett.
All Blacks going on sabbaticals should not be coming back to New Zealand Rugby
Equality and empowerment are among the great All Blacks myths. We’re told of the lengths the team go to to ensure everyone feels…
Beauden Barrett copies Wilkinson tactic to solve his game's biggest weakness
Despite being named the World Rugby player of the year on two occasions, one area of the New Zealand star's armoury comes in for r…
How will the Hurricanes bounce back from the worst off-season in history?
The perfect storm swirling has understandably lowered expectations for the Hurricanes heading into 2020 after losing Beauden Barre…
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Blues can't rely on Beauden Barrett to save their blushes in 2020
Beauden Barrett’s signing with the Blues for 2020 has been hailed as a huge coup for the underperforming franchise. However, the…
Beauden Barrett set for mid-April return as Blues prepare to break play-off drought
With Beauden Barrett set for a return to action in mid-April, the Blues are optimistic about their Super Rugby chances in 2020.
Analysis: What the All Blacks search for in a 10 compared to the rest of the world
There are many other quality playmakers but only in New Zealand are they so prioritized and sought after at the flyhalf position. …
Ardie Savea's injury may be a major hurdle, but there's one player that will be far more difficult for the Hurricanes to replace
Despite the fact that Matt Proctor has been an underrated player over the last few years and Ardie Savea’s absence is coming at …
The Hurricanes' plan for Jordie Barrett and the vacancy left by his older brother
With the departure of older brother Beauden during the off-season, there have been suggestions that Barrett would be a surprise ch…
Beauden Barrett set to kickstart a new era of Blues rugby as Rieko Ioane springs positional switch
Beauden Barrett will kickstart a new era for the Blues as Rieko Ioane looks to re-establish his credentials in a new position.
Life with Beauden starts for fresh-look Hurricanes squad
Highly rated prop Tyrel Lomax and lock Scott Scrafton are two big additions to the Hurricanes squad for the 2020 Investec Super Ru…
Beauden Barrett has seemingly taken a side in the All Blacks coaching debate
All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett appears to have endorsed Ian Foster's bid to become the next head coach.
Where the All Blacks got it absolutely wrong and played right into Eddie's hands
This recipe would be repeated over and over as the All Blacks failed to adopt a kicking strategy around contested kicking, which l…
'Jordie's a psycho because he's been bullied' - Dane Coles' humorous rundown of the Barretts
The presence of all three Barrett brothers in the New Zealand matchday squad to face England on Saturday has generated much attent…
Reunited: 17 years after two of the brothers last shared a room, they are sharing again this week
World Cup semi-final week in Japan has provided Beauden Barrett with the novel opportunity of rooming with younger brother Scott f…
Analysis: Irish con-job complete? The All Blacks' top-draw performance makes compelling evidence for shelved tactics last year
In the post-mortem of the 16-9 loss to Ireland in Dublin last November, a review of the All Blacks tactics showed some very peculi…
'The World Cup is not going to be about attacking rugby' - What the stars had to say after the epic Springboks-All Blacks pool stage clash
Right from the spine-tingling rendition of 'Kapa O Pango', the All Blacks opening clash against old rivals Springboks lived up to …
Beauden Barrett is ready to 'own' this World Cup
Beauden Barrett was only a bit player when New Zealand lifted the 2015 World Cup but he is now tipped to star in 2019 after the op…
Why Handre Pollard isn't in the conversation as the world's best flyhalf
He is not the finished product nor reached his fullpotential. The ace goal-kicker is just that, a sniper off the tee but not an a…
'He can do freakish things that are beyond Johnny and Owen' - Dan Carter puts Barrett in a class of his own
Former All Black Rugby World Cup-winning flyhalf Dan Carter has offered his thoughts on the current crop of international flyhalve…
Mo'unga injury forces shelving of 'duel playmaker' model as Barrett moves back to 10
Injury to Richie Mo'unga has restored Beauden Barrett to his familiar role at five-eighth and prompted a recall for veteran fullba…
Why it doesn't really matter if Beauden Barrett wears the 10 or 15 jersey for the All Blacks
Since all-time legend Dan Carter vacated the 10 jersey for the All Blacks following the 2015 Rugby World Cup, basically one man ha…
Same old recipe sinks the Wallabies but it won't be so easy to replicate at the World Cup
The All Blacks 36-0 thumping over the Wallabies was a direct turnaround from the result in Perth but the recipe was the same as ol…
All Blacks fans call for Barrett to return to fly-half
With New Zealand winless since a scrappy opening round Rugby Championship win over Argentina, Steve Hansen's experiment of selecti…
The Wallaby who poses a bigger threat to the All Blacks than Israel Folau
Beauden Barrett feels the Wallabies are actually more threatening without sacked fullback Israel Folau in their line-up for Saturd…
The most radical change to All Blacks' rugby this World Cup cycle under Steve Hansen
The All Blacks, long the pioneers of attacking rugby, are well known to favour scoring tries. This hasn’t changed much. What has…
Springbok hits back at critics of Beauden Barrett's goal kicking move
Two-test Springboks utility back Curwin Bosch has supported Beauden Barrett on social media after he was spotted moving the ball f…
Analysis: How the Springboks shut down the All Blacks' attack and delivered a historical defensive performance
The Springboks aggressive defence looked much more assured this time round, which in the end delivered a historically good output.…
Cruden's revised contract situation at Montpellier opens door to Super Rugby return
Aaron Cruden's future at Montpellier has been much speculated during 2019 and the latest twist - a revised deal at Montpellier - p…
All Blacks fans delighted to see a combination they have been campaigning for
It takes a lot to please All Blacks fans, but Steve Hansen's selection to face South Africa this Saturday in Wellington has been r…
'We just felt Saturday's the right time to try that particular part of the plan'
Steve Hansen believes the time is right to field gifted playmaker Beauden Barrett at fullback and won't rule out other profound po…
Analysis: The All Blacks' 11th hour innovation to kill off Northern Hemisphere line speed
Fast forward to the first All Blacks test of 2019 and it seems as if lessons from that night are shaping some new ideas on the eve…
Jordie Barrett set to make decision about Super Rugby future - report
All Blacks utility back Jordie Barrett is set to announce his playing future with regard to which Super Rugby franchise he will pl…
Dane Coles reveals 'ruthless banter' in All Blacks camp after Beauden Barrett's Blues announcement
Dane Coles says he's "back on speaking terms" with Beauden Barrett, after the star All Black playmaker quit the Hurricanes for the…
Filling the void: Who could replace Beauden Barrett at the Hurricanes?
As the search for Beauden Barrett's replacement gets underway at the Hurricanes, a trio of unlikely candidates have come to the fo…
Beauden Barrett's agony in deciding to leave Hurricanes for Blues
Once Beauden Barrett decided that he wanted to live full-time in Auckland with wife Hannah, who lives and works in the city, the d…
Beauden Barrett signs four year contract with the Blues
Reports are coming in that All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett is set to sign a deal with the Blues - defying everyone's expecta…
Barrett v Mo'unga: Master v Apprentice
Crusaders playmaker Richie Mo'unga has historically outperformed Hurricane Beauden Barrett due in part to what Steve Hansen believ…
Hurricanes to break records in Super Rugby finals showdown with Bulls
A host of experienced players will return to the Hurricanes starting XV for Saturday night's Super Rugby quarter-final clash again…
Blues need more than just a playmaker
The Blues' season has mercifully come to a close after their capitulation to a Hurricanes B team in Wellington and the need for si…
Why the Blues' attempts to woo Beauden Barrett keep failing
News broke earlier this week that the Blues are attempting to lure All Black playmaker Beauden Barrett north. It's not the first t…
How Beauden Barrett signing for the Blues could impact not just the Hurricanes, but the entire New Zealand conference
Speculation might be rife about Beauden Barrett making a potential shock move from the Hurricanes to the Blues, but the Wellington…
Super switch?: All Blacks star Beauden Barrett could leave Hurricanes for Blues in sensational switch
All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett could be about to make a shock move from the Hurricanes to the Blues, a transfer a long time…
Don't put too much weight on Bulls thrashing in the Mo'unga versus Barrett debate
Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo’unga delivered a fine performance against the hapless Bulls in Pretoria, bagging a personal tally of…
Beauden Barrett to captain Hurricanes in face off against Australian conference leaders
Beauden Barrett will captain the Hurricanes for a second time this season against the Rebels at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.
Barrett brothers rested for Sunwolves clash
TEAM NAMING: Hurricanes coach John Plumtree has rested a number of key stars from their side to face the Sunwolves in Japan on Fri…
What to make of Beauden Barrett's pre-World Cup form
The effects of ‘dropping cold’ into a season are logically hindering Barrett’s running game, and behind a young developing p…
Analysis: How the Hurricanes became roadkill at the hands of the Crusaders' 'Rolls Royce' pack
They are a carry-clean team that relies on power athletes and tempo to make breaks, and once that one dimension was shut down, it …
Succession planning at 10 the downfall for the Blues
That’s not to suggest that the Blues haven’t been producing talent – nor have they necessarily failed to recruit players wit…
Calls for Mo'unga to wear All Blacks 10 jersey intensify after another Crusaders defeat for Barrett
A fourth consecutive defeat for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders has once again raised question marks over who should wear the…
'I just wish I was that talented that I could play a number of positions'
Hurricanes captain Beauden Barrett praised the performance of his younger brother, the first time the brothers have filled the 10-…
Hurricanes' players reflect on playing rugby on one of New Zealand's darkest days
Hurricanes' players opened up at training on Tuesday to reflect on playing the game against the Chiefs just hours after the terror…
Barrett will face off with McKenzie but it's not the one we were expecting
McKenzie junior is a firecracker of a player but, while he is best suited to fullback, why would you shift your best attacking pla…
Hurricanes welcome back stars for Brumbies clash
Beauden Barrett has returned to the Hurricanes' starting lineup alongside a raft of fellow All Blacks for their clash against the …
Barrett replaces Barrett as Hurricanes prepare for Brumbies showdown
Beauden Barrett is set to replace younger brother Jordie as the Hurricanes prepare to face an in-form Brumbies outfit in Wellingto…
Beauden Barrett hesistant on Toulon move following Savea savaging
Beauden Barrett has spoken out about the drama surrounding Julian Savea and Mourad Boudjellal, and it doesn't look promising for T…
The path to the Hurricanes' second title does not go through Christchurch - Super Rugby 2019 Preview
The path to a second title does not go through Christchurch, if the Hurricanes can force the Crusaders to come north in the playof…
Analysis: Why England can't break down Ireland and where the Irish weak spots are
England face a tall order to kick off their Six Nations campaign, up against the reigning Grand Slam champions in Dublin, where th…
Beauden Barrett is thinking about the World Cup 'every day' as he trains like never before
All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett isn't taking his focus off the ultimate goal this off-season as the World Cup looms, admitti…
The Beauden Barrett 'sabbatical sweepstakes' - the ultimate landing spots for the All Black 10
With only one season to show his wares, the potential landing spot has to have the cash plus the supporting cast to challenge for …
The Barrett-McKenzie dual playmaker system can take the All Blacks' attack to new levels
A partnership between Super Rugby’s most dynamic player and a back-to-back World Rugby Player of the Year has the potential to b…
An inconvenient truth - The astounding difference in Beauden Barrett's goal kicking percentage based on ball brand
In exploring a left-field explanation for his up-and-down results, we looked at his goal-kicking statistics when considering the t…
Why Sexton is ahead of Barrett in the battle for World Rugby Player of the Year
The quality of Springboks Malcolm Marx and Faf de Klerk is undoubted, as is finisher Rieko Ioane, however, the race for the player…
Why the Twickenham test was Beauden Barrett’s greatest win as an All Black 10
Barrett’s time in the All Black 10 jersey has coincided with an undeniable shift of collective power in World Rugby, which has i…
The Match That Should Have Been
Fans around the world were anticipating what could have been one of the best matches of the modern era… But it never happened.
Barrett's heir, Crusaders flank and Auckland finisher named in Hurricanes squad
The Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Investec Super Rugby competition, announcing…
Analysis: How the All Blacks set-piece switch baffled the Wallabies
One play worked whilst one play didn’t, but both offered an intriguing insight into the weak spot of the defence and how big-pla…
Watch: Beauden Barrett's ridiculous tunnel ball sets up Ioane try
To round out the resounding 37-20 win, Barrett set up finisher Rieko Ioane with this between-the-legs tunnel ball, showing shades …
All Blacks Player Ratings vs. Wallabies
The All Blacks have beaten the Wallabies 37-20 in Yokohama in the third and final Bledisloe test match. Here’s how they fare…
The two French clubs willing to pay Beauden Barrett $2.6m NZD a year
Two French rugby clubs are set to enter a bidding war in the new year in a bid to lure All Black first five Beauden Barrett follow…
Parody: Beauden Barrett wins WWE Smackdown, becomes World Heavyweight Champ
The All Blacks captured their 16th Rugby Championship/Tri-Nations with a win over Argentina, but back-to-back World Rugby Player …
Analysis: How the All Blacks have changed since the 2015 World Cup
In 2015 the All Blacks were still dining off turnovers, scoring long-range dazzling tries on counter-attack and showing off world-…
In defence of Beauden Barrett
However, despite the missed conversions, Barrett’s performance against the Springboks was arguably his best of the year in the b…
'The call went out there to take the shot' says All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara
The frantic finish that saw the Springboks edge the All Blacks 36-34 in a cliffhanger has many fans and pundits alike questioning…
VIDEO: Cheika gives his verdict on Barrett v Mo'unga debate and Hansen's favourites tag
Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has got involved in the Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga debate ahead of the first Bledisloe…
Making room for Mo'unga
Prior to the All Blacks’ June tests against France, there was considerable discussion surrounding who should back up Beauden Bar…
Watch: Beauden Barrett's top 10 plays of the Super Rugby season
Back-to-back World Rugby Player of the Year Beauden Barrett had another top season with the Hurricanes in 2018, helping the side r…
Chiefs versus Hurricanes back-to-back could’ve been career altering
We will miss out on McKenzie against Barrett in back-to-back high stakes clashes. This could've been career altering for the two.
Five All Blacks that are post-World Cup departure risks
The four-year Rugby World Cup cycle influences nearly everything in the game, from team planning to rights deals to player movemen…
Barrett brothers to start for Hurricanes
The Barrett brothers have returned to the Hurricanes' starting lineup for their week three clash with the Jaguares.
Barrett on bench for Hurricanes opener
All Blacks five-eighth Beauden Barrett has been named on the bench for the Hurricanes' opening clash against the Bulls.
Hurricanes planning to play without Beauden Barrett?
The Hurricanes completed a successful pre-season yesterday with wins over the Crusaders and Blues following a runners-up showing a…
Hurricanes title window is still open - Super Rugby 2018 Preview
2017 was a successful year, but it won’t satisfy those in the organisation who know that the team is in the middle of its greate…
Analysis: Could Stuart Hogg have scored that try against the All Blacks?
Could Stuart Hogg actually have scored the winner against the All Blacks and made history? We break down the play and conclusively…
Analysis: How Beauden Barrett burns opposition halfbacks
While his personal favourite play might well be the kick-pass, this set piece play would go close. The play is designed for Barret…
The night Beaudenism became a religion
The dawn of the Barrett era took many by surprise. No established player has had such a rapid ‘second’ ascension and change of…
