Kieran Verden
| Born | Kieran Brandan Verden 6 November 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | The Taunton Academy, Beechen Cliff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kieran Verden (born 6 November 1998) is an English rugby union player who competes for Bath in the Premiership Rugby.
Verden was an impressive force in 2016/17 season captaining the Bath Academy throughout the year. His performances throughout the season saw him rewarded with a place in the England U18 squad for their summer tour of South Africa.[1] He made his first-team debut against Worcester Warriors in a 40-15 victory in the Premiership competition.[2]
On 11 December 2020, Verden joined Warriors on a short-term loan deal as injury cover.[3] He played twice against Pau and Ospreys in the European Rugby Challenge Cup.[4][5]
On 22 June 2021, Verden signed his first professional contract to stay with Bath at The Recreation Ground, and was promoted to the senior squad from the 2021-22 season.[6] He signed a new contract with Bath in the summer of 2025.[7]
References
- ^ "Two Bath Rugby Academy players selected for England under-18s tour to South Africa". Bath Chronicle. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Bath 40-15 Worcester Warriors". 9 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Warriors sign Kieran Verden on loan". Warriors. 11 December 2020. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Highlights & Report - Pau 24-20 Warriors". Warriors. 12 December 2020. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Match Report - Warriors 29-38 Ospreys". Warriors. 19 December 2020. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "SENIOR ACADEMY TRIO GRADUATE TO BATH RUGBY SENIOR SQUAD". Bath Rugby. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ https://www.bathrugby.com/content/bath-face-glasgow-in-first-pre-season-game-of-2526
External links
- Bath Rugby Profile
- Kieran Verden at ESPNscrum (archived)
- Kieran Verden at ItsRugby.co.uk