In a game of fine margins, Barrett cost the All Blacks a series victory
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt was a gripping and brutal series and ultimately neither side could be separated. In a tight series, errors are magnified and the obvious difference that separated the sides was goalkicking. Quite simply,...
Let’s face it, Beauden blew it for the All Blacks
9 years ago by The RoarBeauden Barrett is a wonderful rugby player, in my opinion the world’s leading No.10. But coming into this British and Irish Lions tour, his one obvious potential weakness was his goal kicking. And...
New Zealand 15-15 British & Irish Lions: third Test player ratings
9 years ago by The GuardianMaro Itoje was immense for the Lions and Owen Farrell held his nerve, but Beauden Barrett was wasteful and Jerome Kaino could have cost the All BlacksJordie Barrett, full-back 9/10 Beauden’s little brother...
New Zealand V B&I Lions: Player Ratings
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks 1. Joe Moody - 7 Moody worked tirelessly again for the All Blacks making 9 tackles, the 5th most by any player of the field. Also caused issues for Lions scrum. 2. Codie...
Beauden relishes opportunity to play alongside brother Jordie
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionNew Zealand fly-half Beauden Barrett said he is looking forward to play alongside his brothers Jordie and Scott in the upcoming third and final Test against British and Irish Lions in Auckland on Saturday.
Kieran Read to make 100th cap as All Blacks name team for Lions clash
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen has made 3 changes to the starting XV that will take on the Lions for the series decider in Auckland on Saturday. Julian Savea, Ngani Laumape and Jordie Barrett come in for Rieko Ioane, Naholo...
All Blacks: Beauden Barrett is not a poor goal kicker
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions would love to believe that the All Blacks have a problem with their goalkicking. They would love to think that Beauden Barrett is coming to Eden Park a bag of nerves, plagued by demons and ready...
Lions Second Test: Five things we learnt
9 years ago by Rugby WorldTalking points from the game including All Black backlash, Beauden Barrett's kicking yips, Maro Itoje's coming of age and Warburton's quiet industry all coveredBreaking the line: Conor Murray snipes over...
Steve Hansen not concerned about Beauden Barrett's kicking
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen brushed away concerns about Beauden Barrett's form following their 21-24 defeat to British and Irish Lions in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday.
New Zealand V B&I Lions: Player Ratings
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks 1. Joe Moody - 5 The All Blacks props will need to look at the scrum as issues arose throughout the game 2. Codie Taylor - 6 Taylor certainly hasn't looked out of place in...
