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. International
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. International
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
