Beauden Barrett released for NPC duty ahead of All Blacks squad announcement

World 1 source 1 country 🔦 Under-reported 39m ago

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has been released to play provincial rugby in the National Provincial Championship (NPC) ahead of the upcoming All Blacks squad announcement. This marks his first appearance for his province in the competition since 2020.

The release comes as squad selection for the Bledisloe Cup approaches, with the official announcement scheduled for Tuesday.

In-depth summary · AI, neutral

Read the full story at the source Stuff (Wellington/Auckland, New Zealand) · NZ ↗ Get the news on TelegramTop stories & under-reported picks, straight to your feed — free. Join →

Beauden Barrett released for NPC duty ahead of All Blacks squad announcement

More in World

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic resigns to pursue becoming prime minister in an early parliamentary vote

The Best, Coolest, and Most Unexpected Looks From the 2026 VMAs Red Carpet

Kacey Musgraves Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Dolly Parton With ‘I Will Always Love You’ Performance at MTV Video Music Awards

Hurricane Nolo gains speed as it moves away from Hawaii , but high winds , flash floods are still risk