Jordie Barrett

2.1. Birth and Family

Jordan Matthew Barrett was born on 17 February 1997, and was born and raised in New Plymouth, New Zealand. He comes from a prominent rugby family; his older brothers, Beauden, Scott, and Kane, all went on to become professional rugby players. His father, Kevin 'Smiley' Barrett, was a notable loose forward for the Taranaki provincial team, playing 167 games for the amber and blacks.

2.2. Education and Junior Rugby Career

Barrett attended Francis Douglas Memorial College, following in the footsteps of his brothers. During his academic career, he played in the Canterbury Metro senior rugby tournament for Lincoln University.
His talent was recognized early, leading to his selection for the New Zealand Under 20 squad. He participated in the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Championship held in England, where he made three appearances and scored a total of 52 points, including one try. In May 2016, he also played for the New Zealand Under 20 side in the Oceania Championship on the Gold Coast, competing against Australia.

3.1. Early Club Career (2016-2017)

Barrett signed with Canterbury for their 2016 Mitre 10 Cup campaign. He made his provincial debut coming off the bench and quickly established himself as a regular starter in the match-day 23 throughout the year. He began to impress, with a notable performance against Tasman in only his second provincial game, where he contributed 25 points. Overall, Barrett made 12 appearances for Canterbury, scoring 123 points. His contributions helped the team secure their eighth Mitre 10 Cup title with a 43-27 victory over Tasman in the 2016 grand final, also leading to the retention of the Ranfurly Shield. Following his standout year, he was recognized at the New Zealand Rugby Awards, where he won both the Age Grade and Mitre 10 Cup Player of the Year awards.

In September 2016, Barrett signed a two-year deal to join the Hurricanes in Super Rugby. He made his Super Rugby debut starting at fullback against the Sunwolves. Following an injury to teammate Nehe Milner-Skudder, Barrett became a regular starter for the Hurricanes. He famously scored a "burgled" try against the Stormers, capitalizing on a grubber-kick into the Stormers' goal area by challenging Nizaam Carr and grounding the ball just inside the dead-ball line. While continuing his strong form for the Hurricanes and having been selected for the All Blacks, Barrett was released to play in a midweek match against the touring British & Irish Lions. Playing at fullback, he contributed to a draw against the Lions, providing a try assist to Ngani Laumape and kicking nine points.

In October 2016, Barrett was included in the All Blacks squad as an apprentice for the 2016 Autumn Internationals. During his time as an apprentice on the All Blacks' northern hemisphere tour, he also signed with Taranaki for the 2017 season, for whom he later made a cameo appearance.

3.2. All Blacks Debut and International Play (2017)

In June 2017, Jordan Barrett was one of three uncapped backs named in the All Blacks' 33-man squad for the Pasifika Challenge against Samoa and the three-test series against the touring British & Irish Lions 2017 team. He was selected alongside his brothers, Beauden and Scott.
Barrett made his international debut on 16 June 2017, in a 78-0 victory against Samoa, which also marked his brother Beauden's 50th test. He replaced All Blacks captain Ben Smith in the 63rd minute. Barrett was one of two debutants in that match, with Hurricanes teammate Vaea Fifita also making his first appearance. Barrett performed well, helping to set up a try for Hurricanes teammate Ardie Savea.
Due to Rieko Ioane falling ill and injuries to Ben Smith and Waisake Naholo, Barrett earned a starting position at fullback in the third test against the Lions. He scored his first international try in the first half of this match, following a pass from Anton Lienert-Brown. Barrett also set up the opening try for Hurricanes teammate Ngani Laumape. He played the full 80 minutes of the test, which ended in a 15-15 draw, resulting in a drawn series between the Lions and the All Blacks.
However, Barrett's 2017 international season was cut short as he was ruled out for the remainder of the year after requiring shoulder surgery. He was subsequently replaced in the 2017 Rugby Championship squad by David Havili.

3.3. Becoming an All Blacks Regular and Key Seasons (2018-2019)

Following a successful 2018 Super Rugby season and another injury to Israel Dagg, Barrett was recalled by All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen to the 33-man squad for the 2018 June series against France. He made history by starting alongside both of his older brothers, Scott and Beauden, in the first test of the series, marking the first time a trio of siblings had ever been named in an international rugby team's starting lineup. The All Blacks won the match 52-11, with Barrett being replaced by Damian McKenzie after 60 minutes.

Barrett's strong form continued into the second test against France on 16 June, played at his home ground, Westpac Stadium, where he was awarded Man of the Match. He scored the second and third tries of his international career and played the full 80 minutes in a 26-13 win, securing the series for the All Blacks. Despite his excellent performances in the first two tests, he was benched for the third, with selectors preferring Waisake Naholo for his ball-running. Barrett came on as a replacement for Sonny Bill Williams in the 57th minute, and the All Blacks won 49-14, with his brother Scott Barrett also earning Man of the Match.

In the 2018 Rugby Championship, Barrett missed the first Bledisloe Cup test against Australia before rejoining his brothers for the second test on 25 August. With Rieko Ioane injured, Barrett started at fullback, alongside Ben Smith and Waisake Naholo on the wings. His brother Beauden had a Man of the Match performance, scoring four tries in their 40-12 win over the Wallabies. Jordie played for 67 minutes before being replaced by Damian McKenzie.
He missed another Rugby Championship test, which saw the return of his Hurricanes teammate Nehe Milner-Skudder. Barrett then returned to the starting lineup at fullback for the first test against South Africa at Westpac Stadium on 15 September 2018. He scored the opening try just four minutes into the match, but the game quickly shifted in South Africa's favour. Barrett, along with Beauden, had a difficult match, notably allowing Aphiwe Dyantyi to score South Africa's first try and then throwing a pass to Willie le Roux for their second try just five minutes later. He was replaced by Damian McKenzie in the 58th minute. The All Blacks suffered a surprising 34-36 loss, and Barrett did not play again during the Rugby Championship.

During the 2018 end-of-year tour, Barrett played in two tests. His first was a poor performance against Japan, which the All Blacks won with a 69-31 margin. For the final test of the 2018 season, against Italy, Barrett was unusually given a start on the right wing. Despite playing out of his usual position, he was the best-performing player on the field and earned his second Man of the Match award for 2018. He scored four tries in the test, becoming only the third All Black of the decade to achieve this feat in a single match, after his brother Beauden and former All Black Zac Guildford.

3.4. Rugby World Cup Participation and Continued Performance (2019-2023)

Barrett continued to be a key player for both the Hurricanes and the All Blacks. He was selected for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2023 Rugby World Cup. As of October 2024, he has earned 57 caps for New Zealand. On 5 November 2020, Barrett represented the South Island in the 2020 North vs South rugby union match.

3.5. Leinster Transfer and Recent Activities (2024-)

In 2024, Barrett signed a six-month contract with Leinster in Ireland for the 2024-25 United Rugby Championship season. He made his debut for the club on 8 December 2024, scoring a try from the bench in the Champions Cup as Leinster defeated Bristol Bears 35-12 at Ashton Gate. On 22 December 2024, he earned his first Player of the Match award for Leinster in a 20-12 victory over Connacht in the United Rugby Championship.

5.1. Club and International Match Statistics

5.2. List of International Test Tries