Kieran Read

Read ready for Crusaders return

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has been declared ready to play for the Crusaders in Friday’s crunch Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has confirmed that 2019 will be his final year in New Zealand Rugby.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read could link up with former Springbok coach Jake White at the Toyota Verblitz after the 2019 World Cup.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read could move to France after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defended captain Kieran Read, who was criticised after their defeat to Ireland.

Kieran Read will not play for the All Blacks beyond 2019 after opting out of a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has not been included in the 32-man squad for their Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

Inspirational leader Kieran Read has returned to steer the All Blacks ship towards a special destination next year, writes MARC HINTON.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named a 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship.

Crusaders prop Joe Moody has been ruled out of their quarter-final against the Sharks with a knee injury.