Beauden Barrett

‘You can’t be an All Black from Timbuktu’

Former All Blacks flyhalf Stephen Donald has supported New Zealand Rugby’s stance to deny Beauden Barrett the opportunity to be selected while playing overseas.

Barrett sticking neck out to tame Pumas

Beauden Barrett said on Tuesday that he is fit again after a neck injury and ready to help the All Blacks strike back against Argentina in Saturday’s second Test.

of New Zealand, not pictured, during the Steinlager Series match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Study sheds light on All Blacks’ ill-discipline

While the All Blacks have played the victims of the Springboks’ aerial assault in the buildup to the second Test between the sides at Ellis Park, a recent study has shown New Zealand’s own disciplinary record to be far worse than their opponents’.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 06: Beauden Barrett of New Zealand and Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Mbombela Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa.

Barrett feared worst after ‘scary’ collision

All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett says he “thought the worst” after a high-speed challenge resulted in him landing on his neck during the loss against the Springboks on Saturday.

Watch: Beauden ‘back’ for Bok battle

Beauden Barrett seems “good to go” despite doubts over the All Blacks playmaker passing a fitness test to face the Springboks when the rivals clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

All Blacks stars feel Foster’s pain

As the All Blacks prepared to fly to South Africa for the Rugby Championship opener, halfback pair Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith opened up on the ‘hurt’ inside the camp during a difficult couple of weeks which have seen coach Ian Foster fighting for his job.

Sam Cane and his All Blacks teammates New Zealand

Flyhalf crisis looms for All Blacks

Three-time world champions New Zealand face a daunting future at No 10 when another star playmaker heads overseas.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Beauden Barrett of the Blues celebrates kicking a field goal on full time to win the round 14 Super Rugby Pacific match between the ACT Brumbies and the Blues at GIO Stadium on May 21, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Highlights: Barrett drop goal rescues Blues from Brumbies

Beauden Barrett slotted a drop goal after the full-time hooter to seal a dramatic Super Rugby Pacific victory for the Blues over the Brumbies in Canberra.

Barrett head knock nothing ‘major’

Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has allayed fears that All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett suffered another serious concussion.

Barrett: The closest I’ve been to retirement

Set to start his first Super Rugby game for the Blues since 2020 this weekend, Beauden Barrett has reflected on his concerns with being forced into retirement during his two-month battle with concussion.