Rugby: Barrett Signs On Until 2019

In form first five Beauden Barrett has signed on with the Hurricanes and All Blacks through until 2019.

Barrett has been in scintillating form in 2016: he starred in the series against Wales, helped guide his Hurricanes team to their first ever Super Rugby title, and continued his glittering form in the two comprehensive Bledisloe Cup victories over Australia.

“I love playing for the All Blacks and representing my country in the black jersey and I'm loving my footy at the moment.  The All Blacks are an incredibly special team to be part of and I'm looking forward to playing my role and adding my small part to the legacy over the next few years, Barrett said.

"As well, with the Hurricanes we've built a great culture at the club and it's an exciting time to be involved with a great bunch of guys and a quality coaching staff. Next year I'm looking forward to doing everything I can to help build on our success this year.

"I'm also a proud Taranaki man, proud of my roots and stoked to be recommitting to my home province."