It’s funny how things work out sometimes. There was plenty of blowback from predictable sources when Leinster secured the short-term signing of Jordie Barrett earlier this season. Whatever about the supposed economic and demographic advantages the province enjoys,

Let’s start with the borrowed. Jordie Barrett, on a short-term contract until the end of the season, enjoys a first start having made his debut for the province in last Sunday’s victory over the Bristol Bears, where he came on at inside centre for the second half and was a seminal influence and a try-scorer to boot.

Jordie Barrett will make his home Leinster debut in the full-back position as Leo Cullen makes five changes to his side to face a resurgent Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium in the Champions cup on Saturday.

Jordie Barrett will start for Leinster for the very first time in Saturday’s Champions Cup meeting with Clermont. The All Blacks star made his debut off the bench last week against Bristol Bears and has quickly impressed.

Known as a top class operator across the backline, All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has revealed his favourite position and it's not great news for Robbie Henshaw and Jamie Osborne in particular

Given that he is only here for six months, Leinster coaches and fans alike will be delighted to see how quickly Jordie Barrett has settled into life in the Leinster set-up.

New Zealand star Jordie Barrett showed his ambition by turning down massive money moves to Japan to come to Leinster to learn in another top class environment and he is hoping his parents will join hi

JORDIE BARRETT revealed how Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose helped him settle in at Leinster. The New Zealand international made a dream debut for the province at the weekend, coming off the

JORDIE BARRETT’S PLACE in Leo Cullen’s Leinster team is proving to be one of the most fascinating aspects of the province’s latest Champions Cup charge. Last weekend the All Black come off the bench in Bristol to make an impactful debut.