Gallaher Cup - New Zealand v France
Jun 15, 2013: New Zealand coach Steve Hansen takes pride in a record-setting defensive display to win the second Test against France and clinch the three-Test Gallaher Cup series
New Zealand rugby
Jun 4, 2013: The Test series against France provides the ideal stage for Steve Hansen to prove the All Blacks' development is on the right track, writes Jeff Wilson
New Zealand Rugby - All Blacks v France
Jun 2, 2013: New Zealand All Blacks selectors name six rookies in their 32-man squad to play France in the three-Test Gallaher Cup series
Super Rugby Round 16 - Crusaders v Waratahs
May 31, 2013: The Crusaders keep alive their hopes of contesting the Super Rugby finals by overcoming a 12-point deficit in the second half to defeat New South Wales Waratahs at AMI Stadium on Friday
New Zealand rugby
May 21, 2013: Kieran Read is showing all the qualities to suggest he'll be an able successor to Richie McCaw as All Blacks captain, writes Jeff Wilson
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
