Kieran Read
- January 5, 2024
- Rugby Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kieran Read |
| Occupation | Rugby Player |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 26, 1985(1985-10-26) |
| Age | 39 |
| Birthplace | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Kieran Read Biography
| Name | Kieran Read |
| Birthday | Oct 26 |
| Birth Year | 1985 |
| Place Of Birth | Auckland |
| Birth Country | New Zealand |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Bridget Read |
| Children(s) | Eden Read, Elle Read |
Kieran Read is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on October 26, 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand. Rugby union player who became known as a blind-side flanker and No. 8 for the Crusaders and All Blacks.
He and Corey Flynn both played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby.
Read played his childhood rugby in the small town of Drury in the Counties Manukau region, just south of Auckland. He attended Opaheke Primary where his mother taught and Rosehill College, with a one-year interlude at Saint Kentigern College in 2000. Read excelled in all aspects of school life, but especially on the sports field. He gained excellent marks through to the end of seventh form. He was Head Boy of the 2000-student Rosehill College, as well as Sportsman of the Year and Sports All-rounder of the Year. Read was a talented cricketer, representing Northern District age-group teams and being selected for the New Zealand Under-17 tournament side in 2002.
Despite his age-group success as a cricket batsman, Read focused his efforts on rugby. One year after leaving school, he began his professional career in the Canterbury development squad. Read played his first National Provincial Championship game in 2006, his second year out of college.
His mother was a teacher at Opaheke Primary where he went to elementary school.
Kieran Read Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kieran Read is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kieran Read 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was named Sportsman of the Year while playing at Rosehill College.
He was named New Zealand Rugby Player of the Year in 2010.
Kieran James Read (born 26 October 1985) is a New Zealand-born rugby union player, currently playing as a Number 8 for Toyota Verblitz in the Japanese Top League and is a former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand’s national rugby union team.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 245 lbs |
Kieran Read height 6 ft 4 in Kieran weight 245 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Kieran Read Dating?
According to our records, Kieran Read married to Bridget Read. As of December 1, 2023, Kieran Read’s is not dating anyone.
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Read scored his first international try for the All Blacks on 12 June 2010 when the team beat Ireland 66-28. Read’s opposite Jamie Heaslip was red- carded, while Read ran rampant on the Irish defence. Read carried a heavy workload that year and started in all 14 tests for the All Blacks in 2010, being one of only two players to do so, with captain Richie McCaw also playing in all 14 tests. Read was the second-to-highest try-scoring All Black in 2010 and, second only to fullback Mils Muliaina who scored 7 tries in 2010. Read scored another 5 tries in 2010, scoring tries in wins against South Africa, Australia and England. Read finished his 2010 season with world-class performances against Ireland and Wales, scoring the first double of his career in a 38-18 win over Ireland. Read was named New Zealand Rugby Player of the Year, being chosen over Richie McCaw who was named World Rugby’s Player of the Year for the third time and second year running.
Facts & Trivia
Kieran Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Kieran Read celebrates birthday on October 26 of every year.
He first captained the side in 2011, standing in for an injured Richie McCaw. In 2012, Read led the team for their first 10 matches while McCaw was rested. In 2013, another extended rest for McCaw saw Read named captain, although he missed six consecutive games with a toe injury.
How old is Kieran Read?
36 years (October 26, 1985)
How tall is Kieran Read?
6′ 4″
What school did Kieran Read go to?
Education
Where did Kieran Read grow up?
Although Read is synonymous with Canterbury and the Crusaders, he was born in Papakura and played age-grade rugby for Counties before linking up with Canterbury. He spent his childhood on the bank at Navigation Homes Stadium , watching his idols.
What nationality is Kieran Read?
New Zealand