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Scott Barrett squares up to Joe McCarthy

Barrett upset with 'below the line' shot from McCarthy

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett believes Joe McCarthy took a cheap shot on Damian McKenzie during Ireland's Autumn Nations Series loss at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

Scott Barrett will captain New Zealand in their upcoming Test series against England

Barrett to captain All Blacks as Robertson names squad

Scott Barrett will captain New Zealand in their two-Test series against England as Scott Robertson named his first squad as All Blacks head coach.

Rugby • 24 Jun 24

Versatile forward Barrett has player 69 times for New Zealand

Barrett and Taylor commit to All Blacks for 2027 RWC

New Zealand forwards Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have committed to the All Blacks through to the 2027 World Cup in a boost for Scott Robertson's rebuilding squad.

Rugby • 06 Jun 24

Scott Barrett (r) gets his marching orders

All Blacks' Barrett gets all clear for France showdown

New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa, leaving the second row free to line up against France in the Rugby World Cup opener.

Rugby • 29 Aug 23

Ireland held their captain's run this morning at Sky Stadium

Ranking top spot on offer to Ireland in Test decider

Ireland will go top of the official World Rugby rankings this weekend if they can cap off their Test series against New Zealand with a win.

Rugby • 15 Jul 22

Tuipulotu was called into the New Zealand squad on Monday

'I haven't had a good history with Ireland' - Tuipulotu

New Zealand second row Patrick Tuipulotu is hoping to make some better memories against Ireland this week, after being recalled to the All Blacks squad.

Rugby • 06 Jul 22

Jordie Barrett, Scott Barrett and Beauden Barrett before the Canada match

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 in Athlone?

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 18 Oct 19

Patrick Tuipulotu has big shoes to fill in Japan

Tuipulotu can fill Retallick's boots, says Whitelock

New Zealand's Sam Whitelock is excited by the rise of fellow lock Patrick Tuipulotu and backed the 26-year-old to provide able cover for the injured Brodie Retallick during the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Rugby • 17 Sep 19

Scott Barrett