Trent Barrett
Trent Barrett is a former professional rugby league player and coach, known for his tenure as head coach of the Canterbury Bulldogs in the NRL. His coaching career has seen its share of ups and downs, and he garnered attention for his abrupt departure from the Bulldogs after a series of disappointing performances, highlighting the challenges faced by coaches in the highly competitive environment of professional rugby.
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Trent Barrett is mentioned as part of the legacy of strong running five-eighths for the Blues.
Andrew Johns analysis of NSW Blues, Queensland Maroons halves Nathan Cleary, Sam Walker, Cameron Munster and Ethan Strange
Australia· 2026-05-27
Trent Barrett was the coach of the Canterbury Bulldogs before leaving in May 2022.
Canterbury Bulldogs riding wave of bumper crowd and social media frenzyAustralia· 2025-09-20
Trent Barrett was originally wanted by Walters to join the Kangaroos coaching staff.
Gorden Tallis firms as Kangaroos assistant coach after NRL rejects ‘cultural attache’ roleAustralia· 2025-08-24
Walters has also asked to have Broncos assistant coaches Trent Barrett and Ben Te’o join the Kangaroos coaching staff.
Walters wants Gorden Tallis as his Kangaroos’ cultural attache. The NRL is set to say noAustralia· 2025-08-21
Trent Barrett was mentioned as a former coach of the Bulldogs who was let go shortly after Gould claimed he would remain.
Phil Gould, it’s time for you stop the blame gameAustralia· 2025-05-31
