All Blacks Smith and Barrett confirm Japan move Veteran All Blacks Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett will head to Japan after the World Cup in France to play with Toyota Verblitz. Rugby • 07 Feb
All Blacks still angry over Tupaea 'free shot' by Swain The All Blacks remain unhappy with Wallabies lock Darcy Swain after his "free shot" on Quinn Tupaea in Melbourne last week left the midfielder with … Rugby • 19 Sep 22
Barrett 'feared the worst' after Arendse collision New Zealand's Beauden Barrett admitted he feared the worst upon hitting the ground following his mid-air collision with South Africa's Kurt-Lee Arendse during their Rugby … Rugby • 10 Aug 22
All Blacks players share Foster's pain, says Barrett New Zealand coach Ian Foster opened up about the toll of the job in the wake of the Ireland series defeat, leaving players feeling hurt … Rugby • 29 Jul 22
Sexton's thoughts already turn to series decider Ireland claimed a historic first victory over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil but thoughts far from resting on their laurels, thoughts immediately turned … Rugby • 09 Jul 22
Barrett feared concussion would force him to retire All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett said he feared he might be forced to retire due to lingering concussion symptoms following a head injury sustained in … Rugby • 10 Mar 22
All Blacks set for changes after Ireland defeat Out-half Beauden Barrett is a major doubt for New Zealand's autumn international series finale against France in Paris on Saturday as he works his way … Beauden Barrett • 16 Nov 21
Barrett starts for full strength New Zealand side Beauden Barrett has been named at out-half for New Zealand as head coach Ian Foster names a full strength side for Saturday's encounter at the … Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Barrett to win 100th Test cap against Wales Beauden Barrett will become New Zealand's 11th Test centurion this Saturday against Wales. Rugby • 28 Oct 21
Hurricanes snatch win over Blues as Barretts face off Jordie Barrett kicked a sideline conversion of Asafo Aumua's 76th minute try and gave hosts Wellington Hurricanes a 29-27 victory over the Auckland Blues in … Rugby • 18 Jul 20
Beauden Barrett to spend 2021 season in Japan Beauden Barrett will miss Super Rugby next year and play for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's Top League. Rugby • 03 Jul 20
Black outshines Barrett to give Hurricanes the blues Otere Black outshone his more illustrious team mate Beauden Barrett to give the Auckland Blues a winning start in Super Rugby Aotearoa as they beat … Rugby • 14 Jun 20
'It was great fun, mate' - Barrett Man of the match Beauden Barrett says "intent" was key to their World Cup quarter-final win over Ireland. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Oct 19
All smiles for Barretts' Buccaneering start in rugby Three Barrett brothers could feature for New Zealand against Ireland on Saturday but did you know they once roamed the sidelines of Buccaneers rugby club … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 18 Oct 19
Franks misses out as New Zealand name World Cup squad A recent drop in form has seen Northampton Saints prop Owen Franks miss out on selection as New Zealand named the squad tasked to win … Rugby • 28 Aug 19
Sexton, Schmidt & Ireland clean up at World awards Johnny Sexton was crowned the World Rugby Player of the Year, Joe Schmidt the Coach of the Year and Ireland the Team of the Year … Rugby • 26 Nov 18
Sexton the favourite to land World Player of Year award Johnny Sexton is the overwhelming favourite to become just the fifth northern hemisphere star crowned World Player of the Year on Sunday. Rugby • 24 Nov 18
Barrett: Ireland will produce things we've never seen Beauden Barrett has revealed New Zealand are on guard for Ireland unleashing some Joe Schmidt special moves on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Nov 18
Sexton makes shortlist for World Rugby Player of Year Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton has made the five-man shortlist for the World Rugby Player of the Year award. Rugby • 02 Nov 18
Barrett's four-try blitz earns All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Beauden Barrett scored a record four tries as the All Blacks withstood a tense first half before running away with the second to retain the … Rugby • 25 Aug 18
All Blacks keep faith with Barrett for Aussie clash Amid speculation that Beauden Barrett's place in the All Blacks side could be under threat, the fly-half will find himself under increased scrutiny on Saturday … Rugby • 16 Aug 18
Joy Neville named World Rugby Referee of the Year Irish referee Joy Neville has been named World Rugby Referee of the Year at the World Rugby Awards. Rugby • 27 Nov 17
All Black magic denies Scots famous Murrayfield victory A moment of New Zealand magic denied Scotland a famous victory in a pulsating contest at Murrayfield. Rugby • 18 Nov 17
England and All Blacks dominate World Player nominees England and New Zealand have two players each up for World Rugby's player of the year award, with Australia's Israel Folau joining Owen Farrell, Maro … Rugby • 13 Nov 17
Five-try New Zealand put France to the sword France were given a reminder of how far they still are from a maiden World Cup title when they were humbled 38-18 in Paris by … Rugby • 11 Nov 17
