Hansen: Barrett over Cane strategic

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the inclusion of utility forward Scott Barrett over regular openside flank Sam Cane is tactical and not based on form.

All Blacks pick Barrett at flank

Scott Barrett will start at flank in the only change to the All Blacks’ starting lineup for their semi-final against England in Yokohama on Saturday.

Barrett slapped with three-week ban

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has been suspended for three weeks after he was red-carded in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies.

Barrett back for All Blacks

Scott Barrett has recovered from injury and will start for the All Blacks in their Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

Crusaders lose Crotty, Barrett for final

Crusaders duo Ryan Crotty and Scott Barrett have been ruled out of the Vodacom Super Rugby final against the Jaguares through hand injuries.

Watch: Barrett’s long-range try

Crusaders lock Scott Barrett ran over 40m to score an incredible solo try against the Chiefs in Suva on Saturday.

‘Etzebeth a massive mountain of a man’

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has talked up Springbok second rowers Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert ahead of their clash in Wellington on Saturday.