Tag: Beauden Barrett
At last Blues the real deal
By Ivan Agnew, award-wining sports writer
Having taken 18 long years to beat the Super Rugby champion Crusaders at Christchurch, the wait was almost...
Texan masters Augusta tournament
By Ivan Agnew, award-winning sports writer
The Tigermania that returned to Augusta for this year's Masters was finally overshadowed by Scottie Scheffler who completed...
Tough but no flair
By award-winning sports writer Ivan Agnew
The Springboks remain as tough as teak in the rugby world but their lack of imagination and flair...
All Blacks roast Pumas
By award-winning sports writer Ivan Agnew
Having roasted Puma 39-0 on the Gold Coast rugby barbeque on Sunday night, the All Blacks selectors still...
All Blacks’ defence shines
By award-winning sports writer Ivan Agnew
Losing three of their best to pending fatherhood failed to stop the All Blacks' dominance over Australia in...
Beauden opens fullback door for bro Jordie
Beauden Barrett's decision to chase the All Black No 10 jersey opens the door for brother Jordie, Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan to challenge...
Mo’unga masterclass
Having bamboozled in his half-hour at first-five in the Chiefs dramatic 35-29 Super Rugby Aotearoa win against the Hurricanes, it's astonishing to learn coach...
COMMENT: Mo’unga and Barrett are both champions
It's time to stop the debate as to whether Richie Mo'unga or Beauden Barrett is the All Blacks best first-five and acknowledge we are...
COMMENT: Eroni’s divine inspiration
It was divine inspiration that settled Eroni Clarke's nerves in the changing room before his first All Blacks test against a World XV in...
COMMENT: Marvellous Clarke destroys Aussie Matilda’s waltz
If Clarke Kent can transform into Superman, Caleb Clarke must be Captain America after his magnificent performance in the All Blacks 27-7 second Bledisloe...