Super Rugby round 14 - Crusaders v Blues
May 19, 2013: George Whitelock, did a fine job in Kieran Read's absence but the experience and firepower of the returning captain means so much to the side, Todd Blackadder says
Super Rugby round 14 - Crusaders v Blues
May 18, 2013: The Crusaders turn in a steely performance to claim a decisive, and crucial, 23-3 win over the Blues in at AMI Stadium in Christchurch
Super Rugby Round 14 - Crusaders v Blues
May 16, 2013: Kieran Read returns to action for the Crusaders as the only change to the starting line-up to face the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday
Super Rugby
Mar 25, 2013: Kieran Read will miss the Crusaders' Super Rugby tour of South Africa and Perth with a toe injury sustained in the victory against Southern Kings
Super Rugby comment
Mar 20, 2013: It seems like normal transmission has resumed among the New Zealand teams, with the Crusaders finally demonstrating they are not the spent force many were claiming, writes Jeff Wilson
Super Rugby round five
Mar 16, 2013: The Crusaders breathe life into their Super Rugby campaign, defeating the Bulls to register their first win of the season in their first game of the year in Christchurch
Super Rugby
Mar 3, 2013: We name the players who most impressed us in Super Rugby round three. Who would you pick in your team of the week? Join the conversation
Super Rugby
Feb 19, 2013: The Crusaders look to lose "clinical" tag to win an eighth Super Rugby crown
New Zealand Rugby
Dec 14, 2012: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been named New Zealand Player of the Year for a fourth time
New Zealand Rugby
Dec 10, 2012: Newly-crowned International Rugby Board Player of the Year Dan Carter has failed to make the shortlist for New Zealand's Player of the Year award
Italy v New Zealand, Rome, November 17
Nov 16, 2012: New Zealand No.8 Kieran Read has vowed to lead by example when he captains the All Blacks for the first time against Italy in Rome on Saturday
New Zealand v Italy, Rome, November 17
Nov 15, 2012: Kieran Read will captain New Zealand for the first time when they tackle Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday
Super Rugby
Jul 23, 2012: The Crusaders will have to cope without star No.8 Kieran Read when they face the Chiefs on Friday after the back-row ruled himself out of contention
Comment
Oct 25, 2011: "Now would also seem to be the time for Henry to step aside, the task magnificently accomplished, his reputation as one of the world's best secure." Huw Turner writes
New Zealand 8-7 France, Rugby World Cup, October 23, 2011
Oct 24, 2011: All Blacks No.8 Kieran Read was more than happy to have won ugly in Sunday's Rugby World Cup final showdown with France in Auckland
Rugby World Cup 2011
Oct 19, 2011: New Zealand forward Kieran Read is braced for a ferocious and potentially attritional encounter with the French pack in Sunday's World Cup final
Rugby World Cup 2011
Oct 5, 2011: All Blacks winger Zac Guildford could be out of contention for New Zealand's quarter-final against Argentina on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury
Rugby World Cup 2011
Oct 4, 2011: New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith insists Colin Slade will be able to fill Dan Carter's sizeable boots after the fly-half was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup
New Zealand v Canada, Rugby World Cup, October
Oct 2, 2011: New Zealand have started the tournament in ominous form but injuries to key personnel have rocked the camp ahead of their final pool encounter with Canada in Wellington
New Zealand v Tonga, Rugby World Cup, September 9
Sep 6, 2011: New Zealand take their first step on a road that they hope will lead to redemption and a long overdue second World Cup title when they tackle Tonga in Auckland on Friday
