Kieran Read rugby player
Kieran Read rugby player

Kieran Read

26th Oct 1985 1.93m/110kg No. 8

19 players that have played 100 or more tests for the Springboks and All Blacks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The much anticipated first test between the Springboks and the All Blacks is on the horizon as Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson will do battle for the first time. Here is a look at all the test centurions...

On this day in 2013: All Blacks

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2013 The Bus scored a double and Kieran Read picked up a try at Twickenham 🔥#AllBlacks pic.twitter.com/GX5IeoKq9K — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 16, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ultimate Rugby brings you everything you need to know about Argentina v New Zealand at Stade de France, on Friday, 20 October. Argentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing...

Six All Blacks changes for quarter-final - New Zealand name team to play Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Ian Foster has made six changes to his New Zealand starting XV from their 73-0 victory against Uruguay, recalling Ethan de Groot, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Rieko Ioane and Beauden...

Cane returns as captain - New Zealand announce team to play Uruguay

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand captain Sam Cane returns to lead the side in their final Pool A match against Uruguay in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, after making his comeback from a back issue off the bench in their 96-17...

Whitelock on the Brink of All Blacks History

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Whitelock will equal Richie McCaw’s record as the most capped All Black in test history this weekend, when he takes the field against Namibia in Toulouse – his 148th cap for the national...

Dane Coles to retire at the end of 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dane Coles is set to leave everything on the field this season, which will be his last in professional rugby.   A Rugby World Cup winner and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, Coles has decided...

Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: England 19-7 New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Manu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered New Zealand's hopes of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Rugby World Cup and moved into the final with a famous 19-7 victory.   England...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.   We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...