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My Take
Berrick Barnes is a fascinating case to me because he was a genuine dual-code player, switching between rugby league and rugby union, and usually lining up at fly-half or inside centre. I always find code-switchers compelling, since the two games demand different instincts and few players manage both at a high level. He represented the Wallabies and turned out for the Waratahs and Queensland Reds in Super Rugby, then later played in Japan with Panasonic Wild Knights and Ricoh Black Rams before moving into coaching. That Japan chapter, in particular, makes him feel more interesting to me than a one-country career ever could.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Berrick Barnes
- Name (Japanese)
- ベリック・バーンズ
- Reading
- べりっく・ばーんず
- Born
- May 28, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- rugby league player / rugby union player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Berrick Barnes born?
Born May 28, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Berrick Barnes from?
Berrick Barnes is from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
What does Berrick Barnes do?
Berrick Barnes works as rugby league player, rugby union player.
How tall is Berrick Barnes?
Berrick Barnes is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.