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Kieran Read was a special guest at Leinster training on Monday

Deegan delighted after meeting childhood hero Read

Max Deegan plans to use some of the "golden nuggets" of information gleaned from childhood hero Kieran Read when Leinster face the Scarlets on Friday.

Rugby • 25 Oct 22

It's the end of a glorious career for Kieran Read

All Blacks legend Kieran Read announces retirement

Former New Zealand captain Kieran Read retired from rugby after his team Toyota Verblitz's season ended following Saturday's semi-final loss to Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's Top League.

Rugby • 16 May 21

Kieran Read enjoys a chat with Peter O'Mahony and his daughter Indie following the quarter-final win last weekend

Hansen '100%' certain that Read will start semi

All Blacks captain Kieran Read skipped training on Tuesday ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final due to a sore calf muscle, but coach Steve Hansen was "100 per cent" certain he would face England in Yokohama on Saturday.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Oct 19

The All Blacks lost their world number one ranking for the first time in nearly a decade last month

All Blacks relish World Cup pressure, says captain Read

New Zealand are relishing the pressure as they vie for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title and have put behind them a recent lacklustre spell to kick off their Japan campaign with a clean slate, says captain Kieran Read.

Rugby • 14 Sep 19

World Rugby have come out in defence of their Nations Championship plans

World Rugby defend their Nations Championship plans

World Rugby has made a strong defence of its plans to launch a global Nations Championship after Johnny Sexton led criticism for the new competition.

Rugby • 06 Mar 19

Kieran Read is to retire from Test rugby after the 2019 World Cup

Japan-bound Read to retire from Test rugby in 2020

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has led the tributes to All Blacks captain Kieran Read following his decision to retire from Test rugby and join Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.

Rugby • 06 Mar 19

Kieran Read (L) in action against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in November

All Black Read opens up on long road to full recovery

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has reminded critics who felt he was past his best that he only fully recovered from back surgery towards the end of the 2018 season.

Rugby • 26 Dec 18

Kieran Read with Devin Toner in the line-out

Ireland were 'too good', admits New Zealand skipper

New Zealand captain Kieran Read admitted that Ireland were 'too good' for the All-Blacks as Joe Scmidt's side claimed their first ever win over their opponents on home soil.

Rugby • 17 Nov 18

"The Irish are undoubtedly the best side up here at the moment, so to challenge ourselves in their conditions is an exciting one for us"

All Blacks need to step up against Ireland, says Read

Kieran Read believes that New Zealand will have to hit new heights in order to beat Ireland in Dublin.

Rugby • 16 Nov 18

Kieran Read will skipper his side against South Africa

Relentless All Blacks eye second successive clean sweep

New Zealand skipper Kieran Read affirmed his sides desire to complete a second successive Rugby Championship with a 100 percent record but warned team mates not to underestimate beleaguered hosts South Africa.

Rugby • 06 Oct 17

Kieran Read returns to the side at number 8

Captain Read returns for All Blacks to face Lions

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has been cleared to face the Lions, while left winger Julian Savea has been dropped and replaced by Rieko Ioane for the first test at Eden Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 21 Jun 17

Kieran Read is ready to lead the All Blacks against New Zealand

Kieran Read on course to face the Lions

New Zealand captain Kieran Read is firmly on course to make his comeback from injury in Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Rugby • 20 Jun 17

All Blacks captain Read confident for first Lions Test

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has moved to allay any fears he could miss the Lions tour because of a broken thumb with the expectation he should be ready for the first Test on June 24.

Rugby • 24 May 17

Kieran Read could be out for the visit of the Britisn and Irish Lions to New Zealand

New Zealand skipper in danger of missing Lions series

New Zealand suffered a major blow to their preparations for the upcoming series against the touring British and Irish Lions when captain Kieran Read fractured his thumb in Super Rugby action on Saturday and was forced to undergo surgery.

Rugby • 30 Apr 17

Captains Rory Best and Kieran Read shake hands after the match

‘Gutted’ Read says All Blacks were second best

New Zealand captain Kieran Read said his team had no complaints following their defeat to Ireland at Soldier Field and hailed a ‘fantastic’ performance from Joe Schmidt’s side.

Rugby • 05 Nov 16

Kieran Read takes over the New Zealand captaincy from Richie McCaw

Kieran Read confirmed as new All Blacks captain

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed Kieran Read is the next national captain on Friday, replacing the retired Richie McCaw.

Rugby • 19 Feb 16

Kieran Read has been named IRB Player of the Year 2013

Read named IRB Player of the Year

New Zealand's Kieran Read has been named IRB Player of the Year, with the Kiwis also claiming Team of the Year and Coach of the Year for Steve Hansen.

Rugby • 03 Dec 13

Kieran Read to skipper New Zealand

Kieran Read will captain New Zealand for the first time when the All Blacks tackle Italy on Saturday.

Rugby • 15 Nov 12

Kieran Read