Joe Barakat

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joe Barakat
Occupation	Rugby Union Coach
Date Of Birth	Feb 23, 1963(1963-02-23)
Age	61
Birthplace	Sydney
Country	Australia
Birth City	Sydney
Horoscope	Pisces

Joe Barakat Biography

Joe Barakat is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Coach who was born on February 23, 1963 in Sydney, Sydney, Australia. Joe Barakat (born 23 February 1963) is an Australian rugby union Coach. He is currently the forwards coach for the Melbourne Rebels in Victoria, Australia after the Western Force was axed by the ARU.

In 2003, Barakat became the Technical Consultant to Fijian Rugby Union and Samoan Rugby Union in the Rugby World Cup, a feat that initiated his strong relationship with Fiji rugby. In his time at the NSW Waratahs, Barakat fostered the connection with Fiji Rugby Union from both sides. In 2008 he was appointed the Technical Director (forwards) for Fiji RFU (Pacific Nations Cup), tasked to improve the set pieces in the national and under 20’s squads. Barakat was called upon to join Coach Sam Domoni as an Assistant and Specialist Coaching in the National team in 2010. Barakat also toured with Waratahs staff and players in 2008 to help identify potential future players.

Barakat officially joined the NSW Waratahs in 2006 as the Academy Coach where he remained until the end of the 2010 season. Barakats role as Head Coach of the Waratahs Academy and Waratahs A Team allowed the identification and Development of Super Rugby players Dave Dennis, Kane Douglas, Lachlan Turner. These signings highlighted the success of the program.

Barakat has spent the previous five years in Japan coaching Top League Teams NTT Communications Shining Arcs and Toshiba Brave Lupus. Before his contractual commitment, Barakat travelled as a spot coach (set piece and defence) for Toshiba in 2009/2010.

In 1998–2000, Barakat began his club rugby coaching career as Southern Districts Rugby Club forwards coach. Barakat then spent the following five years as Head coach for West Harbour RUFC, voted Coach of the Year in 2002. At West Harbour RUFC, Barakat mentored Brumby and Waratahs Flanker Des Tuiavii, Wallaby Fili Finau, former Waratah Chris Siale and current Brumbies No. 8 Fotu Auelua.

Joe Barakat Net Worth

Joe Barakat is one of the richest Rugby Union Coach from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Barakat 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Barakat graduated from Marist Brothers College in 1980 and continued his study at Australian Catholic University. Here he graduated with a Diploma of Education (Physical Education Major), Graduate Diploma in Computer Education and Certificate of Religious Education. Barakat furthered his skill set with studies in Biomechanics, Human Movement and coaching (Level 3 Rugby Coach Certification).

Head of the PD/H/PE Department at St Patrick’s College (Strathfield), Barakat took on the role of Head coach for their 1st XV, leading the team to five Independent Sporting Association Championships in a row, Barakat was highly regarded in the NSW School’s rugby scene. In 1997–98 Barakat was selected as the ISA Combined XV Head Coach. He was also named as the NSW Schools 1st XV Head Coach (1997–99), guiding them to two championships in three seasons. In this team, Barakat fostered the likes of Phil Waugh, George Smith, Craig Wing, David Lyons and Ryan Cross.

Barakat joined the Australian U/21s Coaching staff as the Forwards and Defence coach in 2004 alongside Head coach Laurie Fisher and assistant coach Sean Hedger. The team finished 1st in their pool but were defeated by Ireland in the semi-finals.

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Barakat joined the Western Force in January 2017 as the Forwards and Breakdown Coach under Head Coach David Wessels. The team showed great success in their final year of operation, finishing second in the Australian table on equal wins with first-place finishers (Brumbies). Unfortunately, despite being the most improved Australian team in 2017, notching significant wins against weaker Australian teams, the Western Force were axed by the Australian Rugby Union.

Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Joe Barakat celebrates birthday on February 23 of every year.