Kieran Read
Born: October 2, 1985 (age 39)
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Weight: 17st 9lb (112kg)
Hometown: Papakura, New Zealand
Position: Number 8
Sports Mole has 45 articles about Kieran Read. Articles 1 to 40:
On This Day in 2012: England record stunning victory over All Blacks
England ended the All Blacks' 20-match winning run.
Dec 1, 08:48
All Blacks appoint Sam Cane as new captain
The 28-year-old Chiefs skipper replaces Kieran Read.
May 5, 14:32
Steve Hansen includes departing veterans in World Cup swansong
Captain Kieran Read and centres Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty are in the starting line up.
Oct 30, 07:41
Steve Hansen admits New Zealand beaten by the better team against England
New Zealand suffered a first World Cup defeat since the 2007 tournament.
Oct 26, 15:26
In Focus: England's "kamikaze kids" Tom Curry and Sam Underhill
The England pair are set to come face to face with New Zealand duo Ardie Savea and Sam Cane in the World Cup semi-finals.
Oct 23, 09:19
Italy coach Sergio Parisse angry after All Blacks clash cancelled
England's meeting with France has also been called off due to Super Typhoon Hagibis.
Oct 10, 11:48
New Zealand score nine tries in Canada demolition
The All Blacks ran in eight tries and were awarded a penalty try in an easy win.
Oct 2, 13:35
New Zealand claim hard-fought victory over South Africa
Beauden Barrett inspired the All Blacks to victory from full-back.
Sep 21, 13:34
Centurion Owen Franks left out of New Zealand World Cup squad
Coach Steve Hansen has picked a side stacked with young players including 19 tournament debutants.
Aug 28, 08:51
All Blacks captain Kieran Read to retire from Test rugby after World Cup
The All Blacks skipper has played 118 Tests for New Zealand and been part of two World Cup-winning teams.
Mar 6, 09:25
Sexton and Farrell lead warnings of welfare issues with proposed World League
New structure is being discussed.
Feb 28, 22:00
Ireland ace Stockdale still trying to comprehend rapid rise
The Ulster wing scored the only try of the game as Ireland defeated world champions New Zealand.
Nov 19, 01:01
Kieran Read blown away by first-half showing from New Zealand
New Zealand captain Kieran Read says that he found his side's dominant first-half showing against Australia "pretty surreal", as the Kiwis cruised to a 54-34 victory.
Aug 19, 22:40
Kieran Read on course for first British and Irish Lions Test
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster confirms that captain Kieran Read is well on course to return from injury in time for Saturday's first Test against the Lions.
Jun 20, 23:00
New Zealand fight back to see off Wales
New Zealand overcome a half-time deficit to register a 39-21 victory over Wales in the first Test match at Eden Park.
Jun 11, 10:32
Kieran Read takes on New Zealand captaincy
Steve Hansen confirms that Kieran Read will replace the retired Richie McCaw as the new captain of New Zealand.
Feb 18, 23:16
Australia appear to reveal tactics for Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand
Australia head coach Michael Cheika appears to unintentionally reveal some of his tactics for the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.
Oct 30, 15:47
New Zealand hold off resilient South Africa to reach World Cup final
New Zealand recover from a below-par first-half performance to earn a spot in the World Cup final with a 20-18 victory over South Africa at Twickenham
Oct 24, 17:53
Nine-try New Zealand take France apart in one-sided quarter-final
New Zealand produced one of the great all-time Rugby World Cup performances to run in nine tries against a hapless France at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 17, 21:46
Live Commentary: New Zealand 62-13 France - as it happened
Relive all the action from New Zealand's crushing 62-13 victory over France in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 17, 19:00
Kieran Read keen to avoid France repeat at Rugby World Cup
Kieran Read warns his New Zealand side to be fully prepared as they try to avoid another Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat at the hands of France.
Oct 13, 20:51
New Zealand top Rugby World Cup Pool C with hard-fought win over Tonga
New Zealand dominate the last 20 minutes to beat Tonga 47-9 and finish top of Rugby World Cup Pool C after a closely-fought first three quarters in Newcastle.
Oct 9, 21:54
Half-Time Report: New Zealand open up narrow lead over stubborn Tonga
New Zealand move 11 points ahead of a stubborn Tonga at the break in their final Rugby World Cup Pool C contest at St James' Park.
Oct 9, 20:50
Steve Hansen makes six New Zealand changes for Tonga contest
Ma'a Nonu returns to make his 100th All Blacks appearance as Steve Hansen makes six changes to his starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool C contest against Tonga.
Oct 7, 12:38
New Zealand power past resilient Georgia
New Zealand power to a 43-10 victory over a plucky Georgia side in Pool C at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 2, 21:50
Live Commentary: New Zealand 43-10 Georgia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of New Zealand's 43-10 win over Georgia at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 2, 19:30
New Zealand's Dan Carter and teammates avoid London traffic with tube trip
New Zealand star Dan Carter joins his teammates as they ride the London Underground in order to avoid traffic.
Sep 24, 11:21
All Blacks join forces with Air New Zealand in new in-flight video
The New Zealand rugby team joins forces with with Air New Zealand in an amusing new safety video.
Aug 13, 12:25
Kieran Read promises New Zealand response against Australia
Kieran Read warns Australia that New Zealand will be out for revenge when the sides meet in Auckland.
Aug 11, 11:34
New Zealand brush aside Argentina in Rugby Championship opener
New Zealand get their Rugby Championship campaign off to a positive start by beating Argentina 39-18 in Christchurch.
Jul 17, 10:20
Live Commentary: New Zealand 39-18 Argentina - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the opening match of the 2015 Rugby Championship between defending champions New Zealand and Argentina.
Jul 17, 08:00
New Zealand rally late to beat Wales in Cardiff
New Zealand eventually prove too strong for Wales, scoring three tries in the final 10 minutes to win 34-16 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
Nov 22, 19:39
Jonathan Sexton on IRB World Player of the Year shortlist
Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton is on the five-man shortlist for the IRB World Player of the Year award.
Nov 12, 14:27
New Zealand survive pressure to beat South Africa
New Zealand battle their way to a 14-10 triumph over South Africa at the Westpac Stadium.
Sep 13, 10:26
New Zealand thrash Australia in Rugby Championship
New Zealand thrash Australia in their Rugby Championship meeting at Eden Park.
Aug 23, 10:40
Kieran Read named IRB Player of the Year
New Zealand number eight Kieran Read is named the IRB Player of the Year for 2013.
Dec 3, 16:24
Leigh Halfpenny on IRB player of the year shortlist
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is one of five players to be nominated for the International Rugby Board's player of the year award.
Nov 23, 18:51
England rugby coach Staurt Lancaster frustrated and proud with New Zealand loss
England head coach Stuart Lancaster says that he is both frustrated and proud with today's eight-point loss to New Zealand.
Nov 16, 16:59
New Zealand avenge 2012 defeat by edging out England
New Zealand avenge last year's defeat at Twickenham by edging out England 30-22 in Saturday's QBE Autumn International.
Nov 16, 16:23
New Zealand hold firm to beat France
New Zealand defeat France 26-19 in their Autumn International at the Stade de France.
Nov 9, 21:56
