Torian Barnes
| Born | 14 October 2003 New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Andrew's College, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Torian Barnes (born 14 October 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Blues and Canterbury. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]
Early career
[edit]Barnes attended St Andrew's College, Christchurch where he played for the first XV,[2][3] and earned selection for New Zealand Schools in 2020.[4] Having left school, he joined up with the Crusaders academy, representing their development side in 2024.[5] He plays his club rugby for Sydenham in the Canterbury region.[6]
Professional career
[edit]Barnes has represented Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC.[7] He was named in the Blues wider training group for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Torian Barnes". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ "First XV rugby: St Andrew's College win UC Championship for first time". NZ Herald. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ "Five-year rugby plan culminates in maiden title for college". Star News. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ "Secondary Schools players recognised in representative team naming". NZ Rugby. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ "Crusaders Development XV Named to face Highlanders Bravehearts". Crusaders. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ "Sydenham's passion reignited this season". Star News. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ @canterburyrugby; (16 July 2025). "Introducing your Bunnings Warehouse NPC Squad for 2025". Retrieved 16 July 2025 – via Instagram.
- ↑ "Blues confirm 2026 wider training group". Blues (Press release). 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
External links
[edit]- Torian Barnes at ItsRugby.fr (in French)
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