England’s Itoje, Farrell and Vunipola nominated for world player of year
9 years ago by The Guardian• England players dominate World Rugby’s six-strong shortlist• Jamie Heaslip, Dane Coles and Beauden Barrett complete listEngland have received further recognition for a glory-laden 2016 after Owen...
All Blacks welcome back Aaron Smith for Ireland showdown
9 years ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confounded the rumours by not resting Kieran Read and Beauden Barrett for Saturday’s showdown against Ireland at Soldiers Field, and has also recalled scrum-half...
Barrett brothers set for Irish
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyScott and Beauden Barrett could become the 45th set of All Blacks brothers when they take on Ireland in Saturday's opening Test in Chicago.
All Black debut for Barrett?
9 years ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Crusaders lock and younger brother of Beauden Barrett, Scott, could make his New Zealand international debut against Ireland in Chicago on Saturday.
Hurricanes updated Super Rugby squad for 2017
9 years ago by HurricanesAs the 2017 Super Rugby season is closing in, Seven new Hurricanes, including four Super Rugby rookies, feature in the Hurricanes squad for 2017. Canterbury utility back Jordie Barrett, powerhouse...
Rugby connoisseurs yearning for perfect No10 are given hint of a renaissance | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianThe tide is turning in favour of Beauden Barrett-style fly-halves and Owen Farrell can be first among equals for England, says Harlequins’ ex-All Black Nick EvansPeople love rugby for different reasons....
All Blacks squad for 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour
1 decade ago by New Zealand RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour to the USA and Europe for Tests against Ireland, Italy and France. The...
European Champions Cup 2016-17: pool-by-pool guide | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianCan Saracens retain the trophy? Will France’s Top 14 sides dominate? And how will the Pro12 teams fare? We mark your card for the coming seasonGlasgow, Leicester, Munster, Racing 92 Related: Beauden...
Beauden Barrett proves artistry at fly-half has not gone forever | The Breakdown
1 decade ago by The GuardianImpish fly-halves were at risk of becoming obsolete but both New Zealand and England have players with the all-round qualities of No10s of the pastInternational rugby is a home again to fly-halves, 10s...
Our XV of the weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHere is our XV of the weekend! 1. Paddy Ryan Solid outing in the NRC earning him a rare 5 pointer but more importantly his side finished the season top of the table by just a point...
