Rieko Ioane rugby player
Rieko Ioane rugby player

Rieko Ioane

18th Mar 1997 1.89m/103kg Outside Centre

Caleb Clarke stars on an emotional day for the 21-year-old

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The emotions were high before the Blues clash at Eden Park on Saturday with the Blues' paying tribute to Blues' fanatic Constable Matthew Hunt who recently passed away.   The camera...

Potential North v South Island Teams

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Friday that a North Island versus South Island rugby match will go ahead with the clash doubling as an All Blacks trial.   The inter-island match was...

Team News: The Blues and Highlanders line ups for Round Three Of Super Rugby Aotearoa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa sees the unbeaten and table topping Blues face off against the Highlanders, who stunned the Chiefs in the opening round of the competition before enjoying a bye.   On...

Rising Star | The 22-year-old who could be ready to take over from Ben Smith

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby is back in full swing in New Zealand with capacity crowds and exhilarating action in Super Rugby. The return of rugby to our screens also sees the return of a number of talking points...

Everything you need to know ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Chiefs v Blues

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening game of round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa will see an in-form Blues side make the trip to Waikato to face Warren Gatland's Chiefs with tickets selling fast with an anticipated...

Team News: Akira Ioane returns to the Blues starting XV

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black loose forwards Dalton Papalii and Akira Ioane return to the Blues starting line-up for Saturday’s second round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Chiefs in Hamilton.   They...

Super Rugby Aotearoa Player Of Round One

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby is back and it returned with a mighty bang!   The opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa had it all! A family feud, a star's debut, big hits, banter and so much more!   Aaron...

Super Rugby Stats Leaders Round 1: Most metres, tackles, carries and more

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round One of Super Rugby Aotearoa kicked off, much to the delight of rugby fans around the world, in stunning style with some top class displays of rugby from the New Zealanders. The Highlanders managed...

Super Rugby Aotearora Team of the Week - Round 1

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening round of Super Rugby is back and both games were an exciting start to the tournament. From Bryn Gatlands drop goal winner to beat the Chiefs to the speed and power of Caleb Clarke. Here is...

Super Rugby Aotearora: Top Five Players Of The Day

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues claimed their fifth win in a row as they brushed aside the Hurricanes 30-20 in their first game of Super Rugby Aotearoa.  Heading into the match all eyes were on New Zealand international...