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Gonzalo Garcia tackles Bundee Aki in Argentina's win over the Lions

Aki: Lions must 'bounce back quickly' after defeat

Bundee Aki insists the British and Irish Lions must recover rapidly after seeing their goal of completing an unbeaten tour thwarted even before arriving in Australia.

Rugby • 21 Jun

Schmidt's swipe at Lions 'southern hemisphere' centres

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has taken a swipe at the British and Irish Lions by describing Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere centre partnership".

Rugby • 20 Jun

Bundee Aki

The New Zealander qualified for Ireland through residency in 2017, and has won 65 caps.

British and Irish Lions • 19 Jun

Ireland were 17-13 winners against Scotland in 2024

Defence the focus for Aki ahead of trip to Scotland

Bundee Aki has warned that Ireland can't afford to switch off against Scotland like they did in the final stages of Saturday's 27-22 win against England.

Rugby • 07 Feb

Bundee Aki has agreed a contract extension

Wilkins: Aki contract 'great for Connacht'

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins believes Bundee Aki's new contract is a hugely important piece of business for the province.

United Rugby Championship • 17 Dec 24

Ryan and Aki extend central contracts

James Ryan and Bundee Aki are the latest big names to be tied down by the IRFU, who confirmed on Tuesday that the pair have agreed new three-year and one-year deals respectively.

Rugby • 17 Dec 24

Connacht pair Mack Hansen (l) and Bundee Aki are Ireland regulars

We'll do 'everything possible' to keep Aki and Hansen

Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.

Rugby • 26 Nov 24

Connacht doing 'everything' to keep Aki and Hansen

Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.

Rugby • 02 Dec 24

Aki has been named at inside centre in Andy Farrell's side to take on Fiji

Aki looking to make amends after recall for Fiji visit

If you're in the vicinity of Dublin 4 just after 3.10pm on Saturday afternoon and you feel the earth shake beneath your feet, don't be alarmed, it's more than likely the first collision involving Bundee Aki and Josua Tuisova.

Rugby • 22 Nov 24

Bundee Aki returns for his first Connacht appearance since May

Aki and Carty return for Connacht's trip to Scarlets

Bundee Aki will make his first appearance of the season for Connacht on Friday night as Pete Wilkins' side look to make it back-to-back United Rugby Championship wins away to the Scarlets.

Rugby • 03 Oct 24

Aki is yet to feature for Connacht this season

Aki in line to make Connacht return in Llanelli

It's been a relatively healthy start to the BKT United Rugby Championship season for Connacht, and the province will hope to keep the momentum going on Friday night by unleashing Bundeee Aki on the Scarlets in Llanelli.

United Rugby Championship • 01 Oct 24

Bundee Aki is the Ireland players' players of the year

Aki named Ireland players' player of the year

Bundee Aki has been named as the BDO Ireland Men's XVs Players' Player of the Year 2024 by his fellow players at the Rugby Players Ireland awards.

Rugby • 22 May 24

Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan and Jamison Gibson-Park have been nominated for Player of the Year

Aki, Sheehan and Gibson Park nominated at RPI awards

Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan have been nominated for men's XV Player of the Year at next week's Rugby Players Ireland awards.

Rugby • 14 May 24

Tommaso Menoncello in action against England during this year's Six Nations

Eight Irish in 6N team, as Aki misses out on top award

Ireland lead the way with eight players named on the official Six Nations team of the championship, with Bundee Aki losing out to Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello in the player of the tournament category.

Rugby • 05 Apr 24

Bundee Aki is set to make his first appearance since the Six Nations

Connacht boosted by Aki and Bealham availability

Connacht are set to be boosted by the return of both Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham for this Sunday's Challenge Cup Round of 16 trip to French side Pau.

Rugby • 02 Apr 24

Aki has now win three Six Nations titles with Ireland

Aki nominated for 6 Nations Player of the Championship

Bundee Aki's continued good form has been recognised with a nomination for Player of the Championship in the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 19 Mar 24

Bundee Aki has started three of Ireland's four games in this year's Six Nations

In-form Aki shying away from being centre of attention

Bundee Aki may be one of Ireland's top performers in this Six Nations but the Connacht centre wants to share the attention around.

Rugby • 16 Mar 24

Bundee Aki (L) had a massive game against Wales

Aki irritated by ill-discipline despite win over Wales

Ireland's Bundee Aki said that the side's ill-discipline against Wales was a key area that required improvement despite their comprehensive 31-7 Six Nations victory.

Rugby • 24 Feb 24

Finlay Bealham proved an able replacement for Tadhg Furlong

Bealham form presents Farrell with 'neat challenge'

Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says Finlay Bealham has given Andy Farrell a "neat challenge" when it comes to Ireland's next Six Nations match against Wales.

Rugby • 13 Feb 24

Stuart McCloskey won his 16th cap against Italy

McCloskey: It takes a while to get over your own ego

Stuart McCloskey faces stiff competition to keep his place in the Ireland team but says he's really enjoying Andy Farrell's helping hand.

Rugby • 12 Feb 24

Battle-scarred but Connacht's Ireland duo good to go

Connacht boss Pete Wilkins is confident Ireland duo Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham will be "fighting fit" for the Six Nations after coming through a bruising Champions Cup encounter with Bristol on Friday night.

Rugby • 21 Jan 24

Bundee Aki went to Lyon but was not in the matchday 23

Wilkins explains Aki and Bealham absence

Connacht have explained that Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham missed their Champions Cup loss to Lyon through the IRFU's player-management programme.

Rugby • 17 Jan 24

Bundee Aki and Nichola Fryday were honoured by the Rugby Writers of Ireland

Aki and Fryday take Rugby Writers awards

Bundee Aki and Nichola Fryday have been named as the Rugby Writers of Ireland players of the year.

Rugby • 10 Jan 24

Bundee Aki scored five tries at the Rugby World Cup

Aki: I've more to offer and more goals to achieve

Ireland centre Bundee Aki believes there's plenty more to come and feels he's in the right place to replicate his 2023 form.

Rugby • 11 Jan 24

Bundee Aki is set for his first Connacht appearance of the season

Aki 'good to go' ahead of Connacht clash with Bordeaux

Ireland centre Bundee Aki is "good to go" and will be in the mix for Connacht's Champions Cup clash with Bordeaux Begles on Friday, head coach Pete Wilkins has confirmed.

Rugby • 04 Dec 23