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Jordie Barrett of New Zealand scores a try during the International Test match between New Zealand All Blacks and France

All Blacks hold off depleted France in Dunedin

Jordie Barrett scored a try and Beauden Barrett kicked to perfection as the All Blacks overcame three cancelled tries to claim a nervous 31-27 win over France in the series-opener in Dunedin on Saturday.

Rugby • 05 Jul

31 May 2025; Jordie Barrett of Leinster, left, and head coach Leo Cullen before the United Rugby Championship quarter-final match between Leinster and Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

'Studious' Barrett gone after today but not forgotten

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has hailed All Black Jordie Barrett as a "fantastic" signing on and off the field ahead of his final game in blue in today's URC final.

Rugby • 14 Jun

Jordie Barrett (r) scored two tries in the first half

Barrett feels Leinster win 'step in right direction'

It's going to take more than a record win over Zebre to help Leinster forget about last weekend's Champions Cup disaster but Jordie Barrett felt their URC victory was a step in the right direction.

Rugby • 10 May

Jordie Barrett has played nine times for Leinster this season

Bleyendaal: URC not a step down from Super Rugby

Tyler Bleyendaal doesn't agree with the suggestion that Jordie Barrett's spell at Leinster will harm his chances of selection by New Zealand this summer.

United Rugby Championship • 22 Apr

Jordie Barrett is expecting a huge challenge from Glasgow this weekend

Barrett: Leinster moving in the right direction

Jordie Barrett says Leinster are "moving in the right direction" in their bid for European glory but insists Glasgow will provide a stern test of their credentials in this weekend's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final clash.

Rugby • 11 Apr

Jordie Barrett joined Leinster on a deal until the end of the season

'Chess piece' Barrett primed for big role with Leinster

Bought in for the big games, Jordie Barrett won't cause Leo Cullen a hint of trouble no matter what role he is asked to play.

Rugby • 11 Jan

'Chess piece' Barrett primed for big role with Leinster

Bought in for the big games, Jordie Barrett won't cause Leo Cullen a hint of trouble no matter what role he is asked to play.

Rugby • 12 Jan

Jordie Barrett scored a try on his debut against Bristol

Barrett settling in at Leinster after 'great start'

It's been just under two weeks since Jordie Barrett landed in Ireland to begin his spell as a Leinster player, and it hasn't taken him long to make an impact.

United Rugby Championship • 11 Dec 24

Jordie Barrett (2r) in the Leinster dressing room after making his debut

Barrett impresses Cullen as Leinster stint starts well

Leo Cullen was delighted with Jordie Barrett's first outing for Leinster as the All Blacks back scored a try in their Champions Cup win at Bristol.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

Barrett impresses Cullen as Leinster stint starts well

Leo Cullen was delighted with Jordie Barrett's first outing for Leinster as the All Blacks back grabbed a try against Bristol in the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

Jordie Barrett had his first training session with Leinster on Monday

Barrett 'looking good' as Leinster turn towards Bristol

Leinster are remaining coy on whether or not they will unleash new signing Jordie Barrett for his debut in this Sunday's Investec Champions Cup meeting with Bristol Bears.

United Rugby Championship • 03 Dec 24

Jordie Barrett went off injured against France

Leinster-bound Barrett misses NZ's last tour Test

Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of New Zealand's Test with Italy this Saturday with a knee injury.

Rugby • 21 Nov 24

Beauden Barrett (l) and Jordie Barrett both start against England

All Blacks' Barrett brothers back for England clash

Beauden Barrett will start at out-half for New Zealand against England on Saturday, with his brothers Scott and Jordie also in the powerful-looking side named by coach Scott Robertson.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

All Blacks Barrett brothers back for England clash

Beauden Barrett will start at out-half for New Zealand against England on Saturday, with his brothers Scott and Jordie also in the powerful-looking side named by coach Scott Robertson.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

Jordie Barrett has recovered from a knee injury

Barrett 'available for selection' ahead of England tie

Leinster-bound All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett is on course to face England on Saturday, and Ireland on Friday week, New Zealand have confirmed.

Rugby • 28 Oct 24

Barrett 'available for selection' ahead of England tie

Leinster-bound All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett is on course to face England on Saturday, and Ireland on Friday week, New Zealand have confirmed.

Rugby • 28 Oct 24

Jordie Barrett is set to spend six months with Leinster

Leinster fears allayed with Barrett back in 4-6 weeks

Jordie Barrett is a doubt for New Zealand's autumn Test against Ireland after suffering a knee injury but is expected to link up with Leinster at the end of the international window.

Rugby • 24 Sep 24

Jamison Gibson-Park is looking forward to playing alongside rather than against All Black Jordie Barrett

Barrett will bring something different - Gibson-Park

Competing on two fronts at the business end of the season, it would appear that Leinster are again on the cusp of proving the complete package in club rugby.

Rugby • 17 Apr 24

Jordie Barrett will play with Leinster next season

Leinster sign All Black Jordie Barrett

Leinster have announced the signing of New Zealand utility back Jordie Barrett, who will join the club following the autumn internationals.

Rugby • 15 Apr 24

The 24-year-old is keen to give the other code a "crack"

All Blacks Barrett keen on short-term league switch

All Blacks full-back Jordie Barrett said he would be interested in making a short-term code switch to play in Australia's National Rugby League.

Rugby • 13 Dec 21

Garry Ringrose: 'I got a rattle. I could feel a little bit of blood trickle down'

Ringrose thankful for eight-day turnaround for Pumas

Garry Ringrose says Ireland's win over New Zealand was one of the toughest games he's ever played in.

Rugby • 17 Nov 21

Jordie Barrett kicked 14 points as New Zealand regained the Rugby Championship

All Blacks edge Springboks to win Rugby Championship

Jordie Barrett kicked a 79th-minute penalty to snatch a 19-17 victory for New Zealand over South Africa and secure the Rugby Championship title with a match to spare.

Rugby • 25 Sep 21

The panel decided Barrett lost his balance in the air

Barrett free to face Pumas as red rescinded

New Zealand's Jordie Barrett is free to play in the Rugby Championship after his red card for a boot to the face of Australia winger Marika Koroibete was dismissed by a judiciary panel.

Rugby • 08 Sep 21

Hurricanes hand Crusaders first home defeat in 4 years

Wes Goosen scored two tries to help the Wellington Hurricanes to a 34-32 win over the Canterbury Crusaders, ending the home side's four-year unbeaten streak in Christchurch.

Rugby • 25 Jul 20

Beauden Barrett of the Blues and Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes pose together after the match

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 their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash.

Rugby • 18 Jul 20