Torian Barnes

Torian Barnes
Born (2003-10-14) 14 October 2003 (age 23)
New Zealand
Height195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
SchoolSt Andrew's College, Christchurch
Rugby union career
Position Flanker / Number 8
Current team Blues, Canterbury
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Canterbury 15 (5)
2026– Blues 14 (15)
Correct as of 10 November 2025

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.

Early career

Barnes attended St Andrew's College, Christchurch where he played for the first XV, and earned selection for New Zealand Schools in 2020. Having left school, he joined up with the Crusaders academy, representing their development side in 2024. He plays his club rugby for Sydenham in the Canterbury region.

Professional career

Barnes has represented Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the Blues wider training group for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.

References

  1. ↑ "Torian Barnes". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "First XV rugby: St Andrew's College win UC Championship for first time". NZ Herald. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Five-year rugby plan culminates in maiden title for college". Star News. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "Secondary Schools players recognised in representative team naming". NZ Rugby. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Crusaders Development XV Named to face Highlanders Bravehearts". Crusaders. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Sydenham's passion reignited this season". Star News. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  7. ↑ @canterburyrugby; (16 July 2025). "Introducing your Bunnings Warehouse NPC Squad for 2025". Retrieved 16 July 2025 – via Instagram.
  8. ↑ "Blues confirm 2026 wider training group". Blues (Press release). 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.