Hansen: Read’s position not under threat

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

Read to quit All Blacks after World Cup

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

All Blacks rest Read for Argentina clash

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

Injury break could benefit Read

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

Read returns to lead All Blacks

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

Crusaders lose Moody for playoff

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

Read: Scrap Super Rugby conferences

All Blacks captain Kieran Read says Sanzaar should return to a round-robin format for Super Rugby.

Read to go under the knife

Crusaders stalwart Kieran Read is set to undergo back surgery and will miss the start of the 2018 Super Rugby season. Read will have the operation this Saturday, with the expected recovery time likely to be around four months. The Crusaders will open their Super Rugby title defence against the Chiefs at the end of February. Photo: Martin Hunter/AFP Photo

All Blacks to front Wales without Read

Sam Whitelock will captain the All Blacks against Wales in the absence of the injured Kieran Read on Saturday.

Watch: Cynical Read escapes punishment

Kieran Read should have been yellow-carded, and the All Blacks reduced to 13 men for the final nine minutes of their match against Scotland, for this professional foul.