Sunday 14 August 2022
The All Blacks have lost five of their last six matches, heightening media speculation that the head coach is facing the sack if he does not quit.
Barrett suffered a concussion during the All-Blacks’ match against Ireland last November in an incident that he thought could end his career.
New Zealand haven’t lost in Paris since 1973.
The out-half has enjoyed plenty of strong performances in his six previous appearances against Ireland.
The All Blacks out-half made his debut against Ireland back in 2012.
Meanwhile, Alun Wyn Jones will surpass Richie McCaw’s record of appearances for a single country.
The 29-year-old will now join Super Rugby’s Blues on a two-year contract.
New Zealand fly-half Barrett is on a sabbatical to play with the Japanese club
Jordie Barrett upstages big brother Beauden with late conversion to win it for the Hurricanes.
The Blues fullback has been using his left foot frequently in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
The Blues win in Hamilton for the first time since 2011 and nail a record fifth straight road win with 12-point victory over Warren Gatland’s side.
The Blues overran the Hurricanes 30-20 at Eden Park.
The two-time World Rugby player of the year hasn’t played since the World Cup.
The lads on The42 Rugby Weekly are very excited about Dan Carter’s return to Kiwi rugby.
The New Zealand playmaker has suggested they should promote from within to replace Steve Hansen.
Beauden Barrett and Owen Farrell have moved position in a bid to freshen up their teams at the World Cup.
Both Scott and Beauden Barrett spilled certain try opportunities in a comfortable win.
The 22-year-old has renewed his contract with New Zealand Rugby ahead of the World Cup.
Steve Hansen has named his two best out-halves to start against the Springboks.
The 28-year-old will remain in New Zealand until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
TJ Perenara, Ben Lam and Rayasi all scored tries to book a semi-final meeting with the Canterbury Crusaders.
Beauden Barrett had the last laugh after finding himself acting as a speedbump under big Blues carriers
‘Where he stands out above a lot of the other players is his ability to see things on the pitch and pick the right options.’
The All Black number 10 is keen to embrace the varied conditions that the northern hemisphere offers
New Zealand out-half Beauden Barrett scored his sixth try in three Tests against Australia this year.
Ronan O’Gara’s outlook on coaching has been transformed in New Zealand.
A much-changed New Zealand line-up will take on Argentina in Nelson on Saturday.
All Blacks captain Kieran Read insisted this morning’s 40-12 win did not come easily.
“Unlike the referee, we had the benefit of all the video footage, which showed various angles of the incident.”
The All Blacks scored four tries against the 14 men, but wound up winning by just 13 points.
Meanwhile, the Waikato Chiefs kept the Sunwolves winless in a 61-10 rout in Tokyo.
It took an injury-time tackle from Beauden Barrett on Stuart Hogg to deny a famous victory.
The New Zealand fly-half, given the award in 2016, is looking to emulate flanker McCaw’s feat of 2009 and 2010.
Jerome Kaino returns, while three players making their senior New Zealand debut will start on Saturday.
Lima Sopoaga will make his first All Blacks start for over two years in the absence of Beauden Barrett in Brisbane.
New Zealand scored eight tries in Albany to move a step closer to another Rugby Championship triumph.
Beauden Barrett scored the winning try for New Zealand with two minutes remaining.
Beauden, Scott, and Jordie Barrett are all part of the All Blacks squad for tomorrow’s decisive Test against the Lions.
The Lions reckon Steve Hansen will pick the Hurricanes man at fullback.
Steve Hansen was gracious in defeat in Wellington on Saturday night.
