ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

“Put that in the book” - Rieko Ioane’s explosive post reignites feud with Sexton

BY Jack Tunney  ·  Saturday Nov 9, 2024

Rieko Ioane has reignited the feud with Johnny Sexton after being part of an impressive All Black performance on Friday evening when they defeated Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in front of roughly 50,000 fans.

This was the first time the hosts had lost at home in three and a half years, with the visitors taking absolute advantage of an uncharacteristically poor display from the Irish.

The tense match was built up by the undeniable tensions off the field. Both sets of fans will clearly remember the confrontational scenes between Johnny Sexton and Rieko Ioane at the final whistle of the 2023 World Cup quarter-final. Ioane had reportedly told the former Ireland captain that evening: “Don’t miss your flight tomorrow. Enjoy your retirement, you c***.”

In an extract from Sexton’s recent autobiography, Sexton responded to the event, saying: “So much for the All Blacks’ famous ‘no d***heads’ policy. So much for their humility. I walk after Ioane and call him a fake-humble f****r. It doesn’t look great, me having a go at one of them just after we’ve lost. But I can’t be expected to ignore that.”

Well, as if to build upon the narrative and the gladiatorial theme being portrayed, Ioane was given the lead role of the HAKA as the All Blacks led down their challenge to Ireland. The scenes were electric, backed up even more so with their eventual 13-23 victory, but Ioane wouldn’t stop there.

Sharing the now iconic image of the HAKA on Instagram, Ioane appeared to take aim at Sexton, and inadvertently the Irish public, stating: “Put that in the book”.

ADVERTISEMENT

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by R13KO IOANE (@riekoioane_)

Fans and colleagues have called the move ‘ice cold’, while Irish fans have wondered why he’s so loud on social media but disappears during the game.

One thing that is true, however, is that this conflict isn’t over quite yet.

Watch the exclusive reveal-all episode of Walk the Talk with Ardie Savea as he chats to Jim Hamilton about the RWC 2023 experience, life in Japan, playing for the All Blacks and what the future holds. Watch now for free on RugbyPass TV

Related Articles

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    Mischievous Marcus Smith spotted stealing rivals footwear

  • 16 WEEKS AGO

    Jonny Sexton: 'Fondest memory of the Heineken Cup in 2011?'

  • 17 WEEKS AGO

    WATCH: Mike Haley's post match interaction with RG Snyman



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Flying frenchman scores tremendous try for Toulon

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Young England hopeful continues to impress with double against Stade Français

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Full throttle Premiership final rematch ends in heartache

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Kildunne finishes off STUNNING team try

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 11 WEEKS AGO

    Wallabies wunderkind Sua'ali' and Scotland captain Tuipulotu clash

  • 12 WEEKS AGO

    Ireland 'steal' Argentina's opening try as debate rages

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    WATCH: The biggest hit from week one of the Autumn Nations Series

  • 17 WEEKS AGO

    'Cheap shot' from Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints causing a stir online

  • 17 WEEKS AGO

    Wild moment leads to all in brawl during Welsh derby between Cardiff and Scarlets

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 1 WEEK AGO

    SHOCK results in the PWR keeps top four race thrilling

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Kildunne finishes off STUNNING team try

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Supporters can't believe Saracens Sharp's UNBELIEVABLE finish

  • 12 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Joyce finishes ‘impossible’ solo try

View All

Funnies

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Nightmare blunder from Exeter winger as try goes wanting

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    'A dog with a mallet up its arse could’ve written Johnny’s book' Donnacha O'Callaghan

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major makes big claim about rugby

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    “Put that in the book” - Rieko Ioane’s explosive post reignites feud with Sexton

View All

Amateur

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Nightmare blunder from Exeter winger as try goes wanting

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 108 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 108 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 131 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

View All

Player Features

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    RugbyDump's top five backrows in 2024

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Marcus Smith makes big call on his future

  • 11 WEEKS AGO

    'Eligible for England' - Fans react to South African star's contract announcement

  • 11 WEEKS AGO

    The 19-year-old named the 'future' of English rugby after win against Australia A

View All