Kevin Edward Barrett (born 26 February 1966) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]
| Full name | Kevin Edward Barrett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 26 February 1966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Francis Douglas College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Beauden Barrett (son) Jordie Barrett (son) Kane Barrett (son) Scott Barrett (son) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Farmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography
editRaised on the family farm in Pungarehu, Barrett was educated at Francis Douglas College in New Plymouth, which he left in fifth form to work on the farm.[2] He played 167 games as a forward for Taranaki between 1986 and 1999.[3] His nickname "Smiley" was coined at Taranaki from the faint smile he had during the physical on field battles.[4]
Barrett joined the Hurricanes as injury cover in 1997 and made four appearances that season, including as a flanker in their semi-final loss to the Brumbies. In 1998, Barrett was used as a lock and played 10 Super 12 games.[5]
Finishing up in New Zealand rugby in 1999, Barrett moved to County Meath, Ireland, the following year to manage a farm and he played rugby for Athlone-based club Buccaneers during the 2000–01 season.[2]
Barrett once stated "I’m off to breed some All Blacks" when asked in a match programme what he'd like to do in the future.[4]
Family
editBarrett raised five sons and three daughters with wife Robyn.[6] Four of his sons have played professional rugby, eldest Kane retired early due to concussion, while Beauden, Jordie and Scott all became All Blacks.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Smiling about his boys: Kevin Barrett". Radio New Zealand. 28 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Father of All Blacks' Barrett clan has plenty to smile about". The Irish Times. 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Kevin Edward Barrett". New Zealand Rugby History.
- ^ a b Cleary, Mick (21 June 2017). "Proud dad Kevin 'Smiley' Barrett on creating his All Black dynasty". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ "Kevin Barrett - Hurricanes". www.hurricanes.co.nz.
- ^ "Perfect storm behind Barrett brothers". NZ Herald. 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Oh brother! A fourth Barrett could have made All Blacks". France 24. 4 September 2023.