Rieko Ioane Responds to Sexton After All Blacks Win

Rieko Ioane led the New Zealand All Blacks to a 23-13 victory over Ireland in Dublin, marking the end of the hosts' 19-match winning streak. The match was charged with tension due to the ongoing rivalry between Ioane and former Ireland fly half Johnny Sexton, who had previously criticized Ioane in his autobiography. After the game, Ioane took to Instagram to taunt Sexton, posting 'Put that in the book' alongside a joker emoji, referencing their past exchanges post-World Cup quarter-final. Ioane, who was nervous leading the haka for the first time, emphasized his focus on the game rather than the emotions surrounding the rivalry. Ireland's head coach Andy Farrell expressed disappointment over the unexpected loss, which was their first home defeat in over three years.