Background
His father Eddie Ioane played for Samoa at the 1991 Rugby World Cup and his mother Sandra Wihongi is a former Black Fern.
His father Eddie Ioane played for Samoa at the 1991 Rugby World Cup and his mother Sandra Wihongi is a former Black Fern.
He is the older brother of current All Blacks Sevens squad member Rieko Ioane. Sevens
Ioane joined the New Zealand sevens team in 2014 and made his debut at the 2014 Wellington Sevens. Ioane played for the New Zealand Sevens Squad in the 2015 Wellington Sevens.
He was awarded as Player of the Finals in New Zealand vs South Africa.
Ioane also played for the New Zealand Sevens Squad for Sydney Sevens in 2016 in February. Super Rugby
He earned a Blues contract for 2015 after a stunning performance at the 2014 Wellington Sevens.
He replaced Peter Saili who left for a contract in France. On the 2/5/15 whilst playing the Western Force he made a real statement on the game.
He made 12 carries for 118 meters including a stunning try from 55m out.