Kieran Verden (born 6 November 1998) is an English rugby union player who competes for Bath in the Premiership Rugby.
| Birth name | Kieran Brandan Verden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 November 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Taunton, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | The Taunton Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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, thus promoted to the senior squad from the 2021-22 season.[6]
References
edit- ^ "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. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Highlights & Report - Pau 24-20 Warriors". Warriors. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Match Report - Warriors 29-38 Ospreys". Warriors. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "SENIOR ACADEMY TRIO GRADUATE TO BATH RUGBY SENIOR SQUAD". Bath Rugby. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
External links
edit- Bath Rugby Profile
- Kieran Verden at ESPNscrum
- Kieran Verden at ItsRugby.co.uk