Rieko Ioane rugby player
Rieko Ioane rugby player

Rieko Ioane

18th Mar 1997 1.89m/103kg Outside Centre

All Blacks v France Preview | Robertson rolls the dice

5 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blending the introduction of new players with the need to find early cohesion in their first Test of the year is the challenge for the All Blacks as they enter their first Lipovitan-D Test against France...

Players leaving and Joining the URC this season

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...

All Blacks squad named to face France

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...

2025 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Qualifying Finals

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The six teams for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals are locked in as the line-ups have been announced. The action begins in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Queensland Reds, with the Reds...

Fusitu’a, Demant take top honours at Blues awards

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two outstanding leaders of Blues rugby, Joshua Fusitu’a and Ruahei Demant, have taken top honours at the 2025 Blues Awards held on Thursday night.Following a breakout season, Fusitu’a...

Blues power to win over Drua

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have given the finals hopes a massive boost after an easy 34-5 win over the Fijian Drua. It vaults them into the top six as their front-rower delivered the damage. Props Marcel Renata, Joshua...

Blues lock in team to take on Drua in Fiji

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have named a largely unchanged side for Friday night’s Round 13 game against the Fijian Drua in Suva. Head coach Vern Cotter has made just two changes to the starting XV that delivered...

Blues claim bonus-point win over Force

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force have suffered a frustrating 40-19 defeat to the reigning Super Rugby Pacific champion Blues at Eden Park in a dent to the side’s finals hopes. The Blues got the win with the bonus...

Round 12 Team Announcements from Super Rugby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The action begins on Friday as the Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, both sides needing victory to keep in touch with the top six. On Saturday, the Fijian Drua welcome the Queensland Reds to...

2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 Teams

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

ANZAC Weekend Round in Super Rugby Pacific brings a host of big match-ups as the ten teams in action confirm their line-ups. Bay Oval hosts its first Super Rugby game between the Chiefs and Western Force,...