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Beauden Barrett

Barrett after the Italy-NZ test match, November 2021

Full name

Beauden John Barrett

Date of birth

27 May 1991 (age 34)

Place of birth

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Height

1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)

Weight

91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb)

School

Francis Douglas Memorial College

Notable relative(s)

Jordie Barrett (brother)
Kane Barrett (brother)
Scott Barrett (brother)

Rugby union career

Senior career
Position(s)	First Five-Eighth / Fullback
Current team	Blues
Years	Team	Apps	(Points)
2010–	Taranaki	28	(191)
2011–2019	Hurricanes	125	(1238)
2020–	Blues	30	(199)
2021	Suntory Sungoliath	10	(173)
2023–2024	Toyota Verblitz	13	(107)
Correct as of 5 November 2024
National team(s)
Years	Team	Apps	(Points)
2011	New Zealand U20	5	(17)
2012–	New Zealand	132	(751)
Correct as of 5 November 2024
National sevens team(s)
Years	Team		Comps
2010	New Zealand		2
Correct as of 5 November 2024

Beauden John Barrett (born 27 May 1991) is a famous rugby union player from New Zealand. He plays as a First five-eighth (which is like the main playmaker) or fullback (the last line of defense) for the Blues team in Super Rugby. He also plays for Taranaki in the Bunnings NPC.

Beauden is super talented! He won the "World Rugby Player of the Year" award two years in a row, in 2016 and 2017. Only one other player has ever done that. He also won top sports awards in his home region of Taranaki.

Before joining the famous All Blacks in 2012, Beauden played for New Zealand's younger teams and in Rugby Sevens. He first played for Taranaki in 2010 and for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby in 2011. He even holds a world record for winning his first 19 international games in a row!

Early Life and Rugby Beginnings
Professional Rugby Journey
Personal Life
Career Statistics
- Club Summary
- List of International Tries
Honours
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Early Life and Rugby Beginnings

Beauden Barrett was born in New Plymouth. He grew up on a farm in a small town called Pungarehu with his seven brothers and sisters. Three of his brothers, Kane, Scott, and Jordie, also became professional rugby players!

When Beauden was eight, he lived in Ireland for a year. There, he and his brother Kane learned to play Gaelic football. He played rugby for local clubs like Rahotu and Coastal. He also played for Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth, where he was a star player.

At just 19, Beauden started getting noticed by national rugby coaches. He was picked for the New Zealand Sevens team and made his debut for Taranaki in 2010.

Professional Rugby Journey

Starting with Taranaki and Hurricanes

Beauden first played for Taranaki in 2010. He was a young player but made a big impact, scoring a fantastic 65-meter solo try in one game. He was even named the "most promising player of the year" for Taranaki.

After his great season with Taranaki, Beauden had to choose his next step in Super Rugby. He decided to join the Hurricanes in 2011. He played his first game for them in a thrilling 50–47 win against the Cheetahs.

In 2011, Beauden had another strong season with Taranaki, scoring 90 points. He helped his team win the Ranfurly Shield, a famous rugby trophy in New Zealand.

Becoming an All Black

In 2012, Beauden became a regular starter for the Hurricanes. He showed off his amazing kicking skills, scoring 21 points in one game and breaking several team records.

His great performances led to him being called up to the All Blacks squad in June 2012. He made his international debut against Ireland, helping the All Blacks win 60–0! He played five international games that year.

In 2013, Beauden continued to shine for the Hurricanes, scoring 186 points. He was a key player for the All Blacks too. He scored his first international try against France, which was even voted the "International Rugby Players' Association's Try of the Year" for 2013!

Super Rugby and World Cup Success

In 2014, Beauden signed a new contract with the Hurricanes. He played in every game and scored an impressive 209 points that season. He also started his first game as the All Blacks' main first five-eighth against Argentina.

Barrett after a game against England in Dunedin, June 2014.

Beauden was chosen for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He played a big part, coming off the bench in many games. In the final match against Australia, he scored the last try, helping the All Blacks win the World Cup!

In 2016, Beauden had an incredible season with the Hurricanes, scoring the most points of any player (223). He was named the "man of the match" in the Super Rugby final, where the Hurricanes won their first-ever title!

World Rugby Player of the Year

Beauden's amazing form continued in 2016. He became the All Blacks' main first five-eighth and helped them win the 2016 Rugby Championship. He was the top point scorer in the tournament.

Later that year, he won the "World Rugby Player of the Year" award. He scored nine tries for the All Blacks in 2016, showing how fast and skillful he is.

Barrett tackled during a game against Australia, August 2017.

In 2017, Beauden played many games for the Hurricanes. He was also selected for the All Blacks squad to play against the British and Irish Lions. This was special because his brothers, Scott and Jordie, were also in the squad, making them the first three brothers to play for the All Blacks at the same time! Beauden scored 41 points in the series against the Lions.

He was also named the All Blacks Vice-Captain. For the second year in a row, Beauden won the "World Rugby Player of the Year" award in 2017, joining rugby legends like Richie McCaw and Dan Carter as players who have won it multiple times.

Later Career and Milestones

In 2018, Beauden played his 100th game for the Hurricanes. He continued to be a key player for the All Blacks. In one amazing game against Australia, he scored four tries, which is very rare for a first five-eighth! He scored 30 points in that game alone.

He also showed his versatility by playing at fullback sometimes, working well with other talented players like Richie Mo'unga. Beauden even kicked his first "drop goal" in a professional game against England, helping the All Blacks win a very close match.

In 2019, Beauden decided to switch Super Rugby teams, moving from the Hurricanes to the Blues. He left the Hurricanes as their all-time leading point scorer. He also played in his second 2019 Rugby World Cup, where the All Blacks finished in third place.

In 2020, Beauden played for the Blues in the new Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, which was created during the COVID-19 pandemic. He continued to play fullback for the All Blacks.

In 2021, Beauden took a break from Super Rugby to play in Japan for Suntory Sungoliath. When he returned for international games, he played his 100th test match for the All Blacks against Wales in October 2021, scoring two tries in that special game.

Personal Life

Beauden Barrett married his long-time partner, Hannah Laity, in 2019. They have two children together.

Career Statistics

Club Summary

Club	Season	Competition	Apps	Try	Con	Pen	Drop	Points	Yel	Red
Taranaki	2010	ITM Cup	4	1	5	4	0	27	0	0
	2011	ITM Cup	9	0	9	24	0	90	0	0
	2012	ITM Cup	4	2	8	9	0	53	0	0
	2015	ITM Cup	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2020	Mitre 10 Cup	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		20	3	22	37	0	170	0	0
Hurricanes	2011	Super Rugby	4	0	1	0	0	2	0	0
	2012	Super Rugby	16	2	35	39	0	197	0	0
	2013	Super Rugby	16	2	28	40	0	186	0	0
	2014	Super Rugby	16	5	32	40	0	209	0	0
	2015	Super Rugby	12	3	17	24	0	121	0	0
	2016	Super Rugby	18	9	50	26	0	223	1	0
	2017	Super Rugby	15	4	17	1	0	57	3	1
	2018	Super Rugby	16	6	34	8	0	122	0	0
	2019	Super Rugby	12	3	36	12	0	123	0	0
	Total		125	34	250	190	0	1,240	4	1
Blues	2020	Super Rugby Aotearoa	7	1	6	2	1	26	0	0
	2022	Super Rugby Pacific	11	5	9	4	1	58	0	0
	2023	Super Rugby Pacific	12	3	32	12	0	115	0	0
	Total		30	9	47	18	2	199	0	0
Suntory Sungoliath	2021	Top League	10	8	44	15	0	173	0	0
Suntory Sungoliath	Total		10	8	44	15	0	173	0	0
Toyota Verblitz	2023–24	Japan Rugby League One	13	2	38	7	0	97	0	0
Toyota Verblitz	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			185	54	363	260	2	1,782	4	1

List of International Tries

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	15 June 2013	AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand	France	28–0	30–0	Test match
2	22 June 2013	Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	France	22–9	24–9	Test match
3	5 October 2013	Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg, South Africa	South Africa	29–27	38–27	2013 Rugby Championship
4	2 November 2013	Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, Japan	Japan	45–6	54–6	Test match
5	22 November 2014	Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales	Wales	20–16	34–16	Test match
6	22 November 2014	Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales	Wales	34–16	34–16	Test match
7	24 September 2015	London Stadium, London, England	Namibia	27–6	58–14	2015 Rugby World Cup
8	24 October 2015	Twickenham Stadium, London, England	South Africa	15–12	20–18	2015 Rugby World Cup
9	31 October 2015	Twickenham Stadium, London, England	Australia	32–17	34–17	2015 Rugby World Cup
10	18 June 2016	Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand	Wales	22–10	36–22	Test match
11	25 June 2016	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand	Wales	23–6	46–6	Test match
12	25 June 2016	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand	Wales	30–6	46–6	Test match
13	20 August 2016	ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia	Australia	18–3	42–8	2016 Rugby Championship
14	10 September 2016	FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand	Argentina	22–16	57–22	2016 Rugby Championship
15	8 October 2016	Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban, South Africa	South Africa	22–12	57–15	2016 Rugby Championship
16	8 October 2016	Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban, South Africa	South Africa	34–15	57–15	2016 Rugby Championship
17	19 November 2016	Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland	Ireland	12–3	21–9	Test match
18	26 November 2016	Stade de France, Paris, France	France	15–6	24–19	Test match
19	16 June 2017	Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand	Samoa	12–0	78–0	Test match
20	16 June 2017	Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand	Samoa	45–0	78–0	Test match
21	26 August 2017	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand	Australia	19–17	35–29	2017 Rugby Championship
22	26 August 2017	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand	Australia	33–29	35–29	2017 Rugby Championship
23	9 September 2017	Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Argentina	37–22	39–22	2017 Rugby Championship
24	18 November 2017	Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland	Scotland	20–10	22–17	Test match
25	9 June 2018	Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand	France	8–8	52–11	Test match
26	18 August 2018	ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia	Australia	17–6	38–13	2018 Rugby Championship
27	25 August 2018	Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand	Australia	5–0	40–12	2018 Rugby Championship
28				12–7
29				33–12
30				40–12
31	27 October 2018	Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan	Australia	25–13	37–20	Test match
32	24 November 2018	Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy	Italy	43–3	66–3	Test match
33	10 August 2019	Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia	Australia	17–26	26–47	2019 Rugby Championship
34	2 October 2019	Ōita Bank Dome, Ōita, Japan	Canada	26–0	63–0	2019 Rugby World Cup
35	19 October 2019	Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan	Ireland	22–0	46–14	2019 Rugby World Cup
36	1 November 2019	Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan	Wales	12–0	40–17	2019 Rugby World Cup
37	23 October 2021	FedExField, Washington, D.C., United States	United States	83–14	104–14	Test match
38	31 October 2021	Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales	Wales	5–0	54–16	Test match
39	31 October 2021	Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales	Wales	54–16	54–16	Test match
40	9 July 2022	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand	Ireland	5–10	12–23	Test match
41	3 September 2022	FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand	Argentina	51–3	53–3	2022 Rugby Championship
42	8 July 2023	Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza, Argentina	Argentina	36–5	41–12	2023 Rugby Championship
43	28 October 2023	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France	South Africa	6–12	11–12	2023 Rugby World Cup
44	17 August 2024	Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand	Argentina	33–3	42–10	2024 Rugby Championship
45	23 November 2024	Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy	Italy	17–6	29–11	Test match