Hurricanes end Crusaders’ Christchurch streak
Jordie Barrett was at the heart of a brutal physical performance in the Hurricanes’ 34-32 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Jordie Barrett was at the heart of a brutal physical performance in the Hurricanes’ 34-32 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Fullbacks Beauden and Jordie Barrett react after Saturday’s round-six Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Hurricanes and Blues in Wellington.
Beauden Barrett’s homecoming to Wellington didn’t go according to plan as brother Jordie’s late conversion secured a thrilling win for the Hurricanes over the Blues.
Jordie Barrett struck a late conversion as the Hurricanes inflicted a 29-27 defeat on the Blues in Wellington on Saturday.
Kobus van Wyk was on the scoreboard again as the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders 17-11 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa showdown in Wellington on Sunday.
Hurricanes fullback Jordie Barrett – playing in his first match of Super Rugby Aotearoa – was instrumental in seeing his side to another victory over the Chiefs in Hamilton this season.
South African-born wing Kobus van Wyk has been selected in the Hurricanes’ starting lineup for Sunday’s clash against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
The Hurricanes and Chiefs have suffered early injury blows as Jordie Barrett and Sam Cane are expected to sit out the first round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett appeared on The Breakdown to chat about joining the Blues from the Hurricanes, and potentially making his debut against his former teammates – including facing younger brother Jordie for the first time – when Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off.
Utility back Jordie Barrett has revealed the circumstances that almost drove him to quit rugby and take up cricket full time.