Read ‘in really good shape’ after back surgery

Kieran Read is optimistic about what 2019 might hold and feels he is finally returning to form after back surgery.

Hansen rings the changes for Italy clash

Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, captain Kieran Read and Ardie Savea are the only players to keep their places in the All Blacks side.

Ireland were just too good – Read

Kieran Read said New Zealand could not have thrown any more at Ireland, but must learn lessons from their Dublin defeat.

Farrell not too disheartened by England loss

New Zealand edged England in an enthralling Test on Saturday, but Owen Farrell is more concerned about beating them at the World Cup.

Read likely to end All Blacks career after World Cup

Kieran Read wants to keep playing after the World Cup, which will likely mark the end of the All Blacks captain's international career.

Read hails All Blacks belief after epic fightback

New Zealand trailed the Springboks 30-13 midway through the second half, but came roaring back to gain revenge.

Read returns for All Blacks’ Springboks clash

The All Blacks welcome back captain Kieran Read for their clash with the Springboks.

Read to miss Argentina clash, Ioane brothers sign new deals

Kieran Read will sit out the All Blacks' clash with Argentina, while Rieko and Akira Ioane have signed new deals with New Zealand Rugby.

Join Team All Blacks inside the All Blacks changing room and hear from Captain Kieran Read, following the All Blacks 34 – 36 Investec Rugby Championship loss to South Africa, in Wellington.

Bledisloe Cup triumph not easy – Read

Beauden Barrett tormented Australia with a four-try masterclass as the All Blacks retained their firm grip on the Bledisloe Cup.

Read outlines All Blacks focus ahead of Bledisloe II

The All Blacks are overwhelming favourites to wrap up another Bledisloe Cup, but Kieran Read knows they must remain fully focused.

Outstanding Australia deserve our respect – Read

New Zealand are favourites against Australia, but Kieran Read remains wary of the Wallabies.

Crusaders cruise on Crockett’s big night

Wyatt Crockett's 200th Super Rugby appearance went to plan as the Crusaders, defending champions and league leaders, beat the Highlanders.

Read to return at ‘Wyatt Crockett Stadium’

Kieran Read has not played this year after undergoing back surgery, but the All Blacks captain will start against the Highlanders.

Read goes back to his roots in return from back surgery

Kieran Read hopes to make his Super Rugby comeback for Crusaders in the near future after playing or a Counties Manukau side on Wednesday.

Read and Coles doubts for New Zealand’s France series

Captain Kieran Read and Dane Coles are both unlikely to be fit for New Zealand's matches against France, according to Steve Hansen.