The Barrett Brothers – Beauden, Kane, Jordie and Scott
The Barrett’s are widely regarded as New Zealand’s most famous rugby family. The sporting set of four brothers are all the son of former Taranaki star Kevin Barrett, who tore up the New Zealand provincial circuit during the 1990s. The eldest Barrett son Kane has since retired from professional rugby, after following in his father’s footsteps at Taranaki.
Kane Barrett also represented the Auckland Blues until 2014, starring at both lock and flanker for the Super Rugby side. Beauden, Scott and Jordie are all involved within today’s All Blacks set-up, with Beauden considered to be the shining talent out of the three. Beauden is a two-time World Rugby Player of the Year Winner, and was the only Barrett brother amongst the squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final triumph.
Beauden scored the match-winning try to put the game beyond all doubt for the Wallabies, and took over the mantle of All Blacks talisman from Dan Carter. Beauden progressed into the starting fly half spot, yet faces tough opposition from Richie Mo’unga to hold on to the number 10 jersey. Beauden starred for the Hurricanes and later the Blues, in between sabaticals in Japan with Suntory Sungoliath. The 32-year-old is set to head back to Japan after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, after agreeing a deal with Toyota Verblitz.
Jordie Barrett is a mainstay with the Hurricanes, and progressed further into the spotlight after his brother Beauden left the Wellington club in 2019. A versatile back who is well equipped for fullback and centre, Jordie Barrett excites the Hurricanes fans with exciting displays of raw pace and technical abilities. The 26-year-old is steadily reaching his prime, and has made 48 All Blacks caps already since his 2017 breakthrough.
Scott is the only active Barrett brother who plays in the forwards, after Kane Barrett’s retirement. The 29-year-old has been a pillar of the Crusaders pack since his emergence onto the scene in 2014, making over a century of caps for the Super Rugby franchise – that is no mean feat given the reduced schedule when compared to Northern Hemisphere leagues.
Scott also represented Canterbury at provincial level until 2019, before he made the change to Taranaki, and followed his father and brother in representing the New Plymouth side.