In a significant development in the rugby world, All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane will join Irish club Leinster next season, aiming to transition from being viewed as a villain to a world-class recruit. Committed to the All Blacks until the 2027 World Cup, Ioane will utilize a sabbatical clause in his contract to skip one Super Rugby Pacific season with the Blues for a six-month stint abroad. Despite offers from Japan, he has chosen to follow Jordie Barrett’s path to Leinster, where he will join the All Blacks midfield in Dublin within a year.
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Motorway mayhem: ‘Long queues’ after crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
A serious crash involving four cars on Auckland's Southern Motorway near the Highbrook offramp has caused significant traffic delays for northbound motorists. The collision occurred around 2:25 PM, resulting in two injuries—one moderate and one serious—as police urge drivers to be patient amid long queues at the scene. Need More Context? 🔎
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