RugbyPass Unveils Top 100 Men's Players for 2025: Beauden Barrett Plummets 66 Places
The anticipation for RugbyPass's highly anticipated Top 100 Men's Players list for 2025 is building, and the results are in! The countdown has begun, and one of the biggest surprises is the dramatic drop in rankings for All Blacks legend Beauden Barrett. Last year, Barrett finished in 11th place, but this year, he's plummeted 66 places to 77th. This significant fall in the rankings comes despite Barrett's continued leadership of the All Blacks' No.10 jersey and his team's recent victories.
The 2025 rankings were compiled by a team of 11 journalists, reflecting a year filled with thrilling rugby moments. France's Antoine Dupont currently holds the top spot, having won the Six Nations and retained the Rugby Championship. However, the Springboks duo of Cheslin Kolbe and Pieter-Steph du Toit, along with the British and Irish Lions' triumph in Australia, have also contributed to a highly competitive field.
The list showcases a diverse range of nations, with 11 countries represented and 11 players making their debut. One notable newcomer is Wales' Louis Rees-Zammit, who made a successful return to rugby union after a 18-month stint in the NFL. While Barrett's fall is the most dramatic, the biggest climber is Australia's Angus Bell, who has soared 22 places to 67th.
The countdown continues with the next 20 players set to be revealed on Wednesday. Stay tuned as the rugby world eagerly awaits the full rankings, celebrating the sport's top talent and the thrilling moments of 2025.
