Rieko Ioane

Rieko Ioane

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Rieko Ioane is an explosive winger and All Black, celebrated for his pace and scoring ability, playing a key role in the Blues' attacking lineup.

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Ioane made a smart return and showed he might have a few more battles in him.

All Blacks v Stormers player ratings: Dave Rennie’s men make their case for selection against Springboks
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-09
7.0

Rieko Ioane ran superbly during the match against the Stormers.

All Blacks: Dave Rennie calm after ragged Stormers win
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
7.0

Rieko Ioane scored one of the late tries that helped the All Blacks secure their victory.

All Blacks survive Stormers scare to open South Africa tour with win
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
9.0

Rieko Ioane is named on the left wing for the All Blacks.

All Blacks v Stormers: Two rookies named for South African tour opener in Cape Town
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
8.0

Rieko Ioane is a potential midfielder for the All Blacks squad.

All Blacks South Africa tour: Dave Rennie’s 44-player gamble explained
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
6.0

Rieko Ioane was one of the players selected by former coach Robertson despite not being strong aerial players.

All Blacks: What Dave Rennie’s men need to achieve in his first year – Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
5.0

Nothing summed up the game’s current direction more than Rieko Ioane’s try for Leinster in their final hammering of the Bulls over the weekend.

Why attacking rugby is the blueprint for success and how Joe Schmidt must adapt
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-21
8.0

Jordan was paired with Sevu Reece and Rieko Ioane – neither of whom were natural kick-catchers.

Super Rugby 2026: The backline fixes the All Blacks’ coach will want to see
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
5.0

Rieko Ioane's passing game needs development according to the new coaching team.

Scott Robertson exit: How All Blacks problems run deeper than coach
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
5.0

Rieko Ioane started 2024 as an All Blacks regular but made way as Robertson's tenure wore on.

All Blacks: Winners and losers from Scott Robertson’s shock coaching exit – Alex Powell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
5.0

Rieko Ioane was mentioned as one of the wings selected despite concerns about aerial play.

All Blacks under Scott Robertson: Inside the flaws that led to his downfall – Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
5.0

We saw moments where players like Rieko Ioane found soft shoulders and looked for offloads that never came.

Ulster laying it all on the line for Leinster acid test at the Aviva – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-17
6.0

Rieko Ioane is a versatile All Black centre and wing who has recently joined Leinster.

Where does Rieko Ioane fit at Leinster? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-04
7.0

Rieko Ioane scored a try for New Zealand after a suspected knock-on was overlooked.

All Blacks v Wales: World media reacts to New Zealand’s season-ending win in Cardiff
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-22
6.0

Rieko Ioane had a solid midfield outing with good draw-and-pass on display.

All Blacks v Wales player ratings: Assessing the performance of Scott Robertson’s side, in Cardiff
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-22
7.0

Rieko Ioane will start at centre in the match against Wales.

All Blacks v Wales: Scott Robertson makes mass changes for final test of the year
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
8.0

Rieko Ioane is set to begin his six-month stint with Irish club Leinster.

All Blacks v Wales: Caleb Clarke seeks to lift All Blacks with Cardiff comeback bid
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
6.0

Rieko Ioane was picked in 12 tests last year but did not meet the necessary quality for the All Blacks' backline.

All Blacks analysis: Why Scott Robertson still can’t find his ideal test centre
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
4.0

Rieko Ioane is currently out of favour, impacting the All Blacks' midfield dynamics.

All Blacks v England: How Quinn Tupaea became the All Blacks’ midfield glue
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-15
5.0

Robertson pointed to Lienert-Brown’s ability to cover both midfield roles for his inclusion, and he had no hesitation pushing Rieko Ioane out in the cold.

All Blacks v England: Why the All Blacks hate losing to England
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
5.0

Rieko Ioane is coming onto the bench as cover.

All Blacks v England: ABs face backline reshuffle after Caleb Clarke concussion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
5.0

Rieko Ioane is a prominent All Blacks player who has made significant contributions to rugby and is also venturing into the fashion industry with his fiancée.

All Blacks v Ireland: A very fashionable Rieko Ioane talks family, life beyond rugby, and his storybook move to Ireland
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-01
7.0

Rieko Ioane is mentioned in the context of a feud with Jonathan Sexton during a previous match.

All Blacks vs Ireland: Cam Roigard vs Jamison Gibson-Park is key battle to ignite Scott Robertson’s men on Grand Slam tour
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
6.0

Rieko Ioane's recent niggle with Johnny Sexton is odd given the warm relationship between the teams.

All Blacks v Ireland: Grand Slam hopes for Scott Robertson’s men hinge on Chicago test – Phil Gifford
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
5.0

Rieko Ioane is an All Blacks player who has experienced changes in his playing position.

All Blacks’ Grand Slam: How success on and off the park translates into corporate support
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
5.0