Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read credited newly appointed forwards coach Jason Ryan for their win over South Africa at Ellis Park in the second round of the Rugby Championship.

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has made a return to New Zealand Rugby after was signed by Counties Manukau for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup campaign.

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New Zealand head coach Steven Hansen has rested skipper Kieran Read for the upcoming round of the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed a 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament that kicks-off on 18th August.

New Zealand have received a much-needed boost ahead of the Rugby Championship tournament with skipper Kieran Read set to make a comeback for Crusaders this weekend after recovering from a long-standing back injury.

New Zealand captain Kieran Read said he is looking forward to returning to action in July for his club Crusaders as he continues his recovery from a back injury.

New Zealand captain Kieran Read has returned back to training earlier this week for his club Crusaders as he continues his recovery from a long-term back injury.

New Zealand skipper Kieran Read will spend a lengthy period on the sidelines as he is set to undergo a surgery on his back.

New Zealand skipper Kieran Read is set to miss a decent amount of 2018 Super Rugby season for Crusaders as he will undergo a spinal surgery on Saturday.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read insists that the British and Irish Lions' future is not under any doubt irrespective of their result in the ongoing New Zealand tour.

New Zealand have received the much needed boost ahead of the first Test against British and Irish Lions with the return of skipper Kieran Read after recovering from a thumb injury.

New Zealand skipper Kieran Read is set to remain on the sidelines for up to six weeks following a fractured thumb that he sustained while playing for his club Crusaders.

Crusaders have recalled New Zealand captain Kieran Read for the Super Rugby encounter against the Hurricanes on Saturday.

New Zealand flanker Jerome Kaino believes Kieran Read is making huge strides as the skipper of All Blacks after the retirement of Richie McCaw.

New Zealand back-row colossus Kieran Read has targeted an improvement from the All Blacks at next year's World Cup.

England have had a slight boost to their chances in New Zealand, as 2013 World Player of the Year Kieran Read will miss the first Test of the tour in Auckland.

Throughout 2013 Scott has brought Talking Rugby Union readers news, commentary and insights about Southern Hemisphere rugby.

With the Autumn Internationals now nothing more than a distant memory as the Aviva Premiership and Heineken Cup get underway again, we at Talking Rugby Union wanted to remind you all of what a brilliant test series it was.

All Black number eight and stand-out player of the international year, Kieran Read, has been named the world player of the year as New Zealand dominate the top spots in the International Rugby Board awards.