Rieko Ioane rugby player
Rieko Ioane rugby player

Rieko Ioane

18th Mar 1997 1.89m/103kg Outside Centre

String of top names extend contracts with the Blues

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Papali'i joins All Blacks to extend contract at the Blues   Blues and All Black loose forward, Dalton Papalii has announced he will extend his time at the club to at least 2024.   The 24-year-old...

All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...

Ireland Player Ratings v New Zealand - Third Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland dominated a record-breaking first half and held on for a second straight victory in New Zealand to triumph in their three-Test series against the All Blacks.   Ireland led...

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington.     After becoming the...

Ireland Player Ratings v New Zealand - Test 2

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated the 14-man All Blacks 23-12 in Dunedin on Saturday.       It was an incredible effort from Ireland,...

Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named.   With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...

Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series.     No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...

NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...

Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad to face Ireland in a three-test series.   Here are the six uncapped players that have been included in the squad.    Pita...

All Blacks Name Squad To Face Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“This will be the biggest home series since the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour for the All Blacks. There are massive expectations all round and it will be immensely competitive.” Ian Foster...