Kieran Read
Kieran Read is a former professional rugby union player from New Zealand, renowned for his leadership and exceptional skills on the field. He captained the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby team, from 2016 to 2019, leading them to numerous victories, including the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Read is celebrated for his powerful play as a number 8 and has been a pivotal figure in New Zealand rugby, known for his tactical intelligence and physical prowess. His contributions to the sport have made him a respected figure both in New Zealand and internationally.
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Kieran Read is a former ABs skipper leading Team Rugby.
T20 Black Clash recap: Team Cricket v Team Rugby
New Zealand· 2026-01-17
Kieran Read is a former ABs skipper and captain of Team Rugby.
T20 Black Clash live updates: Team Cricket v Team RugbyNew Zealand· 2026-01-17Kieran Read captains Team Rugby in the Black Clash.
Black Clash 2026: Players visit Tauranga Hospital ahead of Bay Oval showdownNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Kieran Read captains Team Rugby in the Black Clash.
Black Clash 2026: Players visit Tauranga Hospital ahead of Bay Oval showdownNew Zealand· 2026-01-16Kieran Read is competing in Team Classic All Blacks.
Chasing the Fox leaderboard: Can Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier beat the field?New Zealand· 2025-12-12
Kieran Read is the captain of Team Rugby in the T20 Black Clash.
T20 Black Clash: Former Black Cap Jesse Ryder joins Team Cricket for 2026New Zealand· 2025-11-18
Stinging criticism from the likes of former All Blacks captain Kieran Read will also fuel the fire.
All Blacks v Australia: Scott Robertson resists urge for selection panic in quest to restore prideNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Former All Blacks skipper Kieran Read said on Sky Sport, 'Where’s that spine that we want to see?'
Bledisloe Cup 2025: Can the Wallabies break the drought against the All Blacks?
Australia· 2025-09-22
Kieran Read is a former All Blacks captain who discussed the changing commercial landscape in rugby.
Ardie Savea carving his own path with NZ Rugby and AdidasNew Zealand· 2025-09-20
Kieran Read, a former All Blacks captain, commented on the team's issues.
All Blacks’ record loss to Springboks exposes deeper flaws under Scott Robertson – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
Kieran Read effectively accused the All Blacks of 'giving up' on Saturday.
Wallabies can’t let chance of Bledisloe win slip through their fingersAustralia· 2025-09-14
Kieran Read is listed among the most-capped All Blacks.
All Blacks v South Africa Rugby Championship Eden Park test: Line-ups, kick-off times, how to watch – all you need to knowNew Zealand· 2025-09-02
Kieran Read is the brand ambassador for Wolfbrook Residential and a former All Blacks captain.
New Zealand’s busiest house builders: New list reveals Top 10New Zealand· 2025-08-06
New Zealand captain Kieran Read shares the spoils after an epic three-Test series.
British and Irish Lions reject Rugby Australia golden point proposal for Wallabies Test seriesAustralia· 2025-06-20
Kieran Read hit Elton Jantjies hard to force a turnover in the final.
Ranking every Super Rugby final from worst to bestNew Zealand· 2025-06-20
Kieran Read is another former captain of the All Blacks who influenced the Crusaders.
Blues and Crusaders: How New Zealand rugby’s two biggest sides flipped their fortunes around – OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-04-27
Kieran Read is the captain of the All Blacks.
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz - Thursday February 27New Zealand· 2025-02-26