Kieran Verden

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Kieran Verden
Birth nameKieran Brandan Verden
Date of birth (1998-11-06) 6 November 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Taunton, England
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)
School The Taunton Academy
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016–
2020
Bath
Worcester Warriors
27
2
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 25 May 2025
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016 England U18s

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, thus promoted to the senior squad from the 2021-22 season. [6]

References

  1. "Two Bath Rugby Academy players selected for England under-18s tour to South Africa". Bath Chronicle. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  2. "Bath 40-15 Worcester Warriors". 9 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  3. "Warriors sign Kieran Verden on loan". Warriors. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  4. "Highlights & Report - Pau 24-20 Warriors". Warriors. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  5. "Match Report - Warriors 29-38 Ospreys". Warriors. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  6. "SENIOR ACADEMY TRIO GRADUATE TO BATH RUGBY SENIOR SQUAD". Bath Rugby. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.