Colin Newboult 02 Feb 2026 Israel Dagg’s impassioned plea to the next All Blacks coach as Springboks requirement set for new boss All Blacks great demands that, whoever the new boss is, they do one key thing. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 22 Jan 2026 Israel Dagg: ‘Pressure’ on ‘unhappy’ All Blacks as Scott Robertson exit leaves New Zealand in a ‘dark place’ There were significant suggestions that a player revolt effectively resulted in Scott Robertson's departure. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 04 Dec 2025 Israel Dagg claims Scott Robertson could ‘raise the white flag’ at 2027 World Cup amid brutal All Blacks draw The All Blacks will likely have a brutal draw if they beat the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup opener. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 24 Oct 2025 Israel Dagg claims All Blacks stars ‘caught off guard’ with shock coaching departure Israel Dagg weighed in after it was announced that Scott Robertson would lose another member of his coaching team. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 19 Sep 2025 Israel Dagg offers four ‘solutions’ to Scott Robertson after ‘crazy reaction’ to Springboks loss Israel Dagg focused his attention on the All Blacks attack after their woeful defeat to the Springboks. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 10 Sep 2025 Israel Dagg: Scott Robertson risks sending ‘wrong message’ for ‘no reason whatsoever’ in Springboks rematch Israel Dagg has warned Scott Robertson ahead of the All Blacks' next clash against the Springboks. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 03 Sep 2025 All Blacks great: Eden Park factor can give extra ’30 or 40 per cent’ to Scott Robertson’s under pressure side The All Blacks are putting their 31-year record on the line this weekend. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 19 Aug 2025 All Blacks great: ‘This is an embarrassing week for South African rugby’ The Springboks were 'embarrassed' by the Wallabies, according to Israel Dagg. South Africa
Colin Newboult 07 Jul 2025 Israel Dagg: All Blacks no longer ‘world leaders’ in key area after making bold Rieko Ioane switch Israel Dagg feels Rieko Ioane's switch could have impacted a significant part of the back three's armoury. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 15 May 2025 Israel Dagg tells ‘arrogant’ Rieko Ioane to ‘walk the talk’ with in-form centre ready to take his All Blacks spot All Blacks great Israel Dagg insists that Blues star Rieko Ioane must back up his words with actions after a difficult 2025 season so far. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 17 Apr 2025 Rieko Ioane move exposes New Zealand’s ‘weird obsession’ with Ireland as All Blacks great makes Leinster promise These are some interesting claims after Rieko Ioane's short-term Leinster deal was announced on Wednesday. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 17 Apr 2025 Israel Dagg thought Rieko Ioane deal was an ‘April Fool’ after X-rated outburst from Leinster’s ‘favourite son’ Rieko Ioane's switch has shocked everyone, including former All Blacks star Israel Dagg. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 16 Apr 2025 Israel Dagg claims Mark Tele’a’s ‘ship has sailed’ as All Blacks great picks ‘absolutely outstanding’ bolter as his replacement Israel Dagg believes that Mark Tele'a has played his last Test for the All Blacks. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 21 Nov 2024 Israel Dagg ‘absolutely gutted’ after All Blacks prospect who could have been ‘a big part of the picture’ departs Israel Dagg was left disappointed by Harry Plummer’s decision to sign for French giants Clermont Auvergne. New Zealand
Jared Wright 31 Oct 2024 All Blacks: Israel Dagg ‘absolutely loves’ the Beauden Barrett criticism after Dan Carter was also ‘written off’ Israel Dagg says that he "loved" Stuart Barnes' article where he stated that Marcus Smith is a better fly-half than Beauden Barrett. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 24 Oct 2024 All Blacks great ‘concerned’ World Rugby law amendment will create ‘boring kick-fests’ World Rugby are reportedly looking to clamp down on ‘escorts’ in an attempt to create more aerial contests. Internationals
Dylan Coetzee 03 Oct 2024 Planet Rugby readers: Johnny Sexton ‘going for Christmas book sales’ as feud with Rieko Ioane continues Planet Rugby readers shared their thoughts on the feud between Johnny Sexton and Rieko Ioane. Internationals
Jared Wright 02 Oct 2024 Israel Dagg’s brutal response after Johnny Sexton exposes ‘fake-humble’ All Blacks and their ‘no d***heads policy’ Israel Dagg has fired back at Johnny Sexton after his criticism of the All Blacks and spat with Rieko Ioane at the Rugby World Cup. New Zealand
David Skippers 13 Sep 2024 Israel Dagg: ‘How the hell do we not want South Africa a part of our own’ Former All Black Israel Dagg has spoken out against the departure of South African teams from Super Rugby. Super Rugby
Jared Wright 13 Sep 2024 Israel Dagg claps back at Ben Youngs over his call for the British and Irish Lions to tour South Africa Israel Dagg has hit out ex-England scrum-half Ben Youngs. British and Irish Lions
Jared Wright 02 Sep 2024 Rassie Erasmus responds to personal attack as pundit issues insincere ‘apology’ for ‘unfair comparisons’ to ‘ruthless’ Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has responded to the insincere 'apology'. South Africa
Jared Wright 31 Aug 2024 ‘Disgusting’ – Springboks fans slam Israel Dagg and Kiwi pundit after personal Rassie Erasmus attack Springboks fans have hit-out at the comments comparing Rassie Erasmus to Jabba the Hutt. South Africa
Jared Wright 20 Aug 2024 Israel Dagg: All Blacks have a ‘genuine chance’ against the Springboks if Scott Robertson fixes two facets Israel Dagg backs the All Blacks to topple the Springboks in South Africa but highlights where New Zealand have to improve. Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 15 Aug 2024 Israel Dagg questions ‘atrocious’ All Blacks and Scott Robertson’s ‘information overload’ Israel Dagg has slammed Scott Robertson's side's poor exit tactics and questions whether the rest of the world has caught up. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 26 Jul 2024 Israel Dagg hails ‘absolute freak’ Antoine Dupont and offers theory for All Blacks Sevens’ lack of XVs stars France superstar Antoine Dupont has made a difficult transition appear ‘relatively easy’. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 27 Jun 2024 Israel Dagg in impassioned plea to All Blacks fans after Scott Robertson’s squad divides opinion Israel Dagg has demanded that the New Zealand public unites behind Scott Robertson and his squad. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 22 Jun 2024 Aaron Smith reveals why he ‘misses’ South African teams in Super Rugby after Israel Dagg sparks debate Israel Dagg’s comments on South African teams departing Super Rugby have certainly stirred debate in the rugby world. South Africa
Jared Wright 20 Jun 2024 Israel Dagg: ‘How the hell did we let the South African teams go?’ Israel Dagg has issued a passionate tribute to the South African teams. South Africa
Colin Newboult 15 May 2024 Israel Dagg: All Blacks boss Scott Robertson ‘forced’ Sam Cane to retire Former All Blacks star Israel Dagg has made a startling claim about Sam Cane’s sudden retirement from Test rugby. New Zealand
Adam Kyriacou 16 Apr 2024 The time an All Blacks star turned down Leinster which led to James Lowe arrival Jordie Barrett will become the next All Blacks star to pull on the Leinster shirt, but seven years ago another came close to signing for the Irish province. New Zealand
