Colin Newboult 09 Jan 2026 Brian O’Driscoll’s verdict on ‘very, very capable’ Rieko Ioane and the ‘not as good’ aspect of Garry Ringrose’s game Brian O'Driscoll has queried whether Leinster are getting the best out of their attacking talent, leading to a change in Garry Ringrose's game. Leinster
Adam Kyriacou 18 Dec 2025 Leinster v Ulster teams: James Ryan hits landmark as Rieko Ioane retained while Wallabies star gets first start James Ryan will make his 100th appearance for Leinster after being named in their starting line-up to face Ulster in the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship
David Skippers 12 Dec 2025 Leinster player ratings: Rieko Ioane delivers ‘solid’ display in first start while Lions duo ‘lead the way’ in hard-fought win over Leicester Tigers Leinster's player ratings after their 23-15 victory over Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Friday. Leinster
Adam Kyriacou 11 Dec 2025 Rieko Ioane handed Leinster start, James Ryan returns from ban and Ireland duo benched for Leicester Tigers trip Round Two of the Investec Champions Cup kicks off with a cracking game under the lights on Friday night as Leicester Tigers face off with Leinster. Home page
David Skippers 08 Dec 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: Rassie Erasmus’ new Springboks deal, Rieko Ioane’s Leinster reception and England star’s injury Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Jared Wright 07 Dec 2025 Leinster sweat over RG Snyman and Ireland duo while Caelan Doris issues Rieko Ioane verdict Leo Cullen provides an update on three players who left the pitch injured. Leinster
Colin Newboult 06 Dec 2025 Leinster v Harlequins: Five takeaways as ‘cheers rather than boos’ greet Rieko Ioane with All Black playing part in bench’s rescue act Planet Rugby's five takeaways following Leinster's victory over Harlequins in the Investec Champions Cup. Features
Jared Wright 06 Dec 2025 Leinster player ratings: Snubbed Ireland fly-half inspires ‘blow-out’, Rieko Ioane’s ‘unselfish’ act and bizarre RG Snyman decision Leinster player ratings following their 45-28 victory over Harlequins in their Investec Champions Cup opener. Leinster
Colin Newboult 27 Nov 2025 Johnny Sexton: Rieko Ioane has ‘a big responsibility’ at Leinster as Ireland legend issues pointed ‘good people’ comment Johnny Sexton has given a warning to All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane ahead of his move to Leinster. Leinster
Colin Newboult 21 Nov 2025 Scott Robertson explains Rieko Ioane’s All Blacks return and the ‘human side’ of his omission Rieko Ioane makes his All Blacks comeback in their final match of the year. New Zealand
Jared Wright 13 Nov 2025 All Blacks team: Winners and losers including the ‘benefactors’ of Caleb Clarke’s luckless run as Rieko Ioane continues to pay the price Winners and losers from Scott Robertson's All Blacks team to face England including Rieko Ioane. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 12 Nov 2025 All Blacks great claims ‘this is the time’ for Rieko Ioane’s return as Scott Robertson told to drop rising star Former All Blacks have called on Scott Robertson to bring back Rieko Ioane. New Zealand
Louis Chapman Coombe 25 Sep 2025 Rieko Ioane ‘not far away’ as Scott Robertson reveals path back into All Blacks team Rieko Ioane has again missed out on the All Blacks' 23-man squad. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 25 Sep 2025 All Blacks hero: Scott Robertson has ‘made his bed’ with Rieko Ioane Stephen Donald gives his verdict on the centre combination amid Rieko Ioane's continued omission. New Zealand
Jared Wright 20 Sep 2025 Wasteful Rieko Ioane fails to impress in five-year first while All Blacks star enjoys try-scoring return Cam Roigard enjoy a try-scoring return from injury while Rieko Ioane was wasteful in Auckland's defeat. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 18 Sep 2025 Rieko Ioane set for five-year first as harsh reality bites after All Blacks snub Rieko Ioane will play his first NPC game in exactly five years this weekend. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 12 Sep 2025 All Blacks great ‘commends’ Scott Robertson’s ‘bravery’ after picking wing who won’t ‘derail the game plan’ Israel Dagg believes that previous All Blacks wings, including Rieko Ioane, could have been “derailing the game plan”. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 12 Sep 2025 Scott Robertson: Why All Blacks bolter was selected over Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke and Leicester Fainga’anuku A rookie has managed to get into the All Blacks team over three established internationals. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 11 Sep 2025 Scott Robertson’s blunt 18-word response to Rieko Ioane’s All Blacks axing Scott Robertson has made the big call to hand Leroy Carter his All Blacks debut after dropping Rieko Ioane. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 11 Sep 2025 All Blacks team: Winners and losers as Scott Robertson makes ‘absolutely the right’ Rieko Ioane call but fellow back receives ‘brutal’ treatment Winners and losers from the All Blacks team to take on the Springboks in the second match of the double-header in Wellington. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 24 Aug 2025 Justin Marshall slams ‘non-existent’ All Blacks duo as Scott Robertson’s side left ‘vulnerable’ Justin Marshall was not impressed by the performance of either Rieko Ioane or Sevu Reece and reckons changes should be made. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 21 Aug 2025 Israel Dagg urges Scott Robertson to unleash ‘the man-child’ as Rieko Ioane drifts down All Blacks pecking order Israel Dagg wants Scott Robertson to make some bold calls looking towards the huge Springboks clash. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 19 Aug 2025 Should Scott Robertson make Rieko Ioane U-turn? Justin Marshall addresses the ‘biggest problem’ with All Blacks backline Scott Robertson is no closer to solving his All Blacks backline puzzle, according to Justin Marshall. New Zealand
Jared Wright 18 Jul 2025 All Blacks hit with ANOTHER late injury as Rieko Ioane withdraws from final French Test Scott Robertson has reshuffled his backline on the eve of the final Test match. New Zealand
Jared Wright 12 Jul 2025 All Blacks player ratings: ‘Box-office’ Ardie Savea stars in a ‘dominant pack’ as Rieko Ioane’s shift will please Scott Robertson How we rated the All Blacks players in their 43-17 victory over France. New Zealand
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
Jack Tunney 03 Jul 2025 All Blacks team: Winners and losers as Rieko Ioane faces a positional change and Scott Robertson makes a bold decision at fly-half Scott Robertson has named four debutants in his 23-man squad and made some very bold calls for their first Test of the year. New Zealand
Jared Wright 03 Jul 2025 All Blacks: Scott Robertson explains rookie’s exclusion and reveals Rieko Ioane’s reaction to positional switch Scott Robertson has explained his midfield selections for the first Test match against France. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 03 Jul 2025 All Blacks team: Scott Robertson makes huge calls on Ardie Savea and Rieko Ioane while young lock handed shock start All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his 23-man squad to take on France in the first Test of their three-match series this weekend. New Zealand
Jared Wright 01 Jul 2025 Conrad Smith weighs into Rieko Ioane debate as All Blacks ‘need world-class players’ Conrad Smith has weighed into the All Blacks' midfield debate. New Zealand
