Beauden Barrett facts for kids
Barrett after the Italy-NZ test match, November 2021
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| Full name | Beauden John Barrett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 27 May 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | New Plymouth, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 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) |
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Beauden John Barrett (born 27 May 1991) is a famous New Zealand rugby union player. He often plays as a First five-eighth (also called fly-half) or Fullback. He plays for the Blues in Super Rugby and for Taranaki in the Bunnings NPC.
Beauden Barrett won the top award for rugby players, the World Rugby Player of the Year, in both 2016 and 2017. He is only the second player ever to win this award two years in a row. He also won the Sportsperson of the Year Award in Taranaki in 2013, 2016, and 2019.
Before joining the main New Zealand team, the All Blacks, Barrett played for the New Zealand Under-20 and Sevens teams. He joined the All Blacks in May 2012 and played his first international game on 23 June 2012. He started his club career with Taranaki in 2010 and then played for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby from 2011.
Beauden Barrett holds a world record for winning 19 tests in a row since his very first international game.
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Growing Up and Early Rugby
Beauden Barrett was born in New Plymouth. He grew up on a farm in a small town called Pungarehu in South Taranaki. He has seven brothers and sisters. Three of his brothers, Kane, Scott, and Jordie, also play rugby. Scott and Jordie are also All Blacks.
When he was eight, Beauden lived in Ireland for a year. There, he and his brother Kane learned to play Gaelic football. He played for local rugby clubs, Rahotu and Coastal, when he was young. He also played for Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth, where he was a star player.
Beauden first got noticed by national coaches when he was 19. He was chosen for the New Zealand Sevens team in 2010. He also made his debut for Taranaki in the ITM Cup competition that same year.
Beauden's Professional Rugby Journey
Starting His Career
Beauden Barrett first played for Taranaki in the 2010 ITM Cup. He came on as a replacement player against Northland. Even at 19, he made a big impact, showing how well he could attack and create chances. He was named the most promising player of the year for Taranaki.
One memorable moment was when he scored a 65-metre solo try against Manawatu. This try helped Taranaki win and keep their spot in the top four. After his great season with Taranaki, Beauden had to decide his Super Rugby future. He chose to join the Hurricanes as a wider squad member in 2011. He played his first four games for the Hurricanes during their tour to South Africa.
In 2011, Beauden had another strong season with Taranaki. He scored 90 points and set an ITM Cup record by kicking nine penalties in one game. He also helped Taranaki win the Ranfurly Shield from Southland. He was named Taranaki's best back of the year.
Rising to the All Blacks
In 2012, Beauden made his first start for the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby match against the Stormers. He played so well that he was named man of the match. He helped set up two tries and scored one himself. He also kicked all six of his goals. Later that season, he set a new Hurricanes record by kicking nine conversions in a single game, scoring 21 points.
In June 2012, Beauden was chosen for the All Blacks team. He made his Test debut against Ireland on 23 June 2012. He came off the bench and helped the All Blacks win by a huge score of 60–0. He played five Test matches for the All Blacks in 2012.
In 2013, Beauden continued to play well for the Hurricanes, scoring 186 points. He mostly played at fly-half but also showed he could play fullback. He was again part of the All Blacks squad for their games against France. He scored his first Test try in a 30–0 win over France. This try was later voted the International Rugby Players' Association's Try of the Year for 2013.
Key Moments and World Cup Success
In 2014, Beauden signed a new contract with the Hurricanes. He played in all 16 matches for the team and scored 209 points that season. He also played in several Test matches for the All Blacks, often coming off the bench.
In September 2014, Beauden got his first chance to start as the All Blacks' number 10 (fly-half) against Argentina. Even though his goal-kicking was a bit off, he played strongly and helped set up three tries. He also started in the last two games of the Rugby Championship, helping the All Blacks win their third title in a row.
Beauden was chosen for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He started one game against Namibia and came off the bench in other matches, playing on the wing or at fullback. In the 2015 Rugby World Cup final against Australia, he came on as a substitute and scored the final try of the match. This helped the All Blacks win the World Cup with a score of 34–17.
Top Player Awards
In 2016, Beauden had an amazing season. He scored the most points in Super Rugby with 223 points. He was named man of the match in the Super Rugby final, scoring 15 points as the Hurricanes won their first title by beating the Lions 20-3.
He continued his great form for the All Blacks. He scored 26 points in a big win against Wales. He became the All Blacks' main fly-half during the 2016 Rugby Championship. He was the highest point scorer in the tournament, with 81 points.
Later in 2016, Beauden won the World Rugby Player of the Year award. He scored 9 tries for the All Blacks that year, showing his incredible attacking skills.
In 2017, Beauden played many games for the Hurricanes. He received four yellow cards and one red card that season, which was unusual for him. He was selected for the All Blacks squad to play against Manu Samoa and the British and Irish Lions. His brothers Scott and Jordie were also chosen, making them the first family to have three brothers in the same All Blacks squad. Beauden scored 24 points in his 50th Test match against Samoa.
He scored 41 points in the three Test matches against the British and Irish Lions. The series ended in a draw. Beauden was also named the All Blacks Vice-Captain for the rest of 2017. He won the World Rugby Player of the Year award for the second time in 2017, becoming only the second player to win it two years in a row.
Recent Years and New Teams
In 2018, Beauden played his 100th game for the Hurricanes. He scored the first All Black try of 2018 against France. In August 2018, he scored four tries in one game against Australia, which was a huge achievement. He became the first All Black to score more than three tries against Australia in a single match.
In 2019, Beauden signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby until 2023. He also announced he would switch Super Rugby clubs from the Hurricanes to the Blues. He left the Hurricanes as their all-time leading point-scorer with 1238 points.
In the 2019 Rugby Championship, Beauden played both fly-half and fullback. He was a key player in the All Blacks' 36-0 win over Australia. He was selected for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which was his second World Cup. The All Blacks finished in third place.
In 2020, Beauden played for the Blues in the 2020 Super Rugby Aotearoa season. He also played for the North Island team in the 2020 North vs South rugby union match. For the All Blacks, he played in five Test matches, mostly at fullback.
In 2021, Beauden took a break from Super Rugby to play for the Suntory Sungoliath club in Japan. He returned for the international season and played his 100th Test match for the All Blacks on 30 October 2021, against Wales. He scored two tries in that special game.
Family Life
Beauden Barrett married his long-time partner Hannah Laity in 2019. They have two children together.
Honours
Team Awards
New Zealand
- Rugby World Cup / Webb Ellis Cup
- Winner: 2015
- Third-place: 2019
- Runner-up: 2023
- Tri Nations/The Rugby Championship champion: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Bledisloe Cup: 2013 - 2024
- All Black Test Centurion (played 100+ Tests)
- Most Capped All Blacks Back
Hurricanes
- Super Rugby Winner: 2016
- Super Rugby - Club's Highest Point Scorer (1240 points)
- Super Rugby Centurion (played 100+ Super Rugby games)
Individual Awards
- IRB Player of the Year - Winner: 2016, 2017
- IRB Player of the Year - Nominee: 2018
Images for kids
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Barrett after the Italy-NZ test match, November 2021
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Barrett post the England test in Dunedin, June 2014.
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Barrett tackled during the first Bledisloe Cup test against Australia, August 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Beauden Barrett para niños
