Bundee Aki a doubt for Connacht's trip to the Sharks There's mixed news on the injury front for Connacht ahead of Saturday's United Rugby Championship meeting with the Sharks in Durban. Rugby • 26 Apr
United Rugby Championship: Lions 30-33 Connacht recap Look back on how Connacht earned a first Irish win in South Africa this season, beating the Lions 33-30 in a gripping game in Johannesburg Rugby • 23 Apr
Connacht have 'nothing to lose' v Leinster - Friend Connacht head coach Andy Friend is attempting to deflect the pressure onto Leinster for Friday night's Heineken Champions Cup last 16 first leg at the … Rugby • 05 Apr
Aki dismisses criticism of playing style Bundee Aki insists there is no tension between him and his rivals for an Ireland starting jersey. Rugby • 18 Mar
Farrell urges Irish to stay cool in Bleus purple patch Ireland can't let France dictate the game tomorrow in Paris and Andy Farrell wants his side to respond positively to the inevitable Les Bleus purple … Rugby • 11 Feb
Debut for Mack Hansen in Ireland's Six Nations opener Connacht's Mack Hansen will make his Ireland debut this Saturday, after being picked in the starting XV for the Six Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 03 Feb
Aki's warning for ref outburst was 'fair', says Friend Andy Friend says Bundee Aki has learned his lesson, after escaping a suspension for his conduct towards referee Mathieu Raynal on Saturday. Rugby • 19 Jan
Aki warned over referee confrontation Bundee Aki has received a warning for confronting referee Mathieu Raynal following Connacht's Champions Cup defeat to Leicester Tigers. Rugby • 19 Jan
Aki issues apology after confrontation with ref Bundee Aki has apologised for his reaction at full-time in Connacht's narrow loss to Leicester Tigers, in which he angrily confronted referee Mathieu Raynal. Rugby • 16 Jan
Aki on course to return for Connacht against Leicester Bundee Aki looks to be winning his fitness race ahead of Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup clash with Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Rugby • 14 Dec 21
Connacht without Aki and Boyle for Champions Cup opener Bundee Aki and Paul Boyle will both miss Connacht's Heineken Champions Cup opener against Stade Francais this Sunday due to injury. Rugby • 07 Dec 21
'They are Kiwis in one sense, but they're Irish now' New Zealand coach Ian Foster was in no mood to big-up the three Kiwis that will represent Ireland on Saturday. Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Women's controversy not discussed by Farrell's squad The ongoing controversy in the Ireland women's camp has not been discussed in the men's squad, according to Bundee Aki. Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Aki ruled out, Murray and De Allende return in URC Bundee Aki has been ruled out of Connacht's crucial United Rugby Championship meeting with Ulster at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 22 Oct 21
Connacht ready for 'exciting' Bundee Aki return If Connacht needed a boost following their humbling defeat to the Dragons, the return of Bundee Aki for this Saturday's trip to face Munster at … Rugby • 13 Oct 21
Aki having the time of his life on Lions tour Bundee Aki says he is having the time of his life on the British and Irish Lions tour and that the players have formed a … Rugby • 03 Aug 21
Aki starts, Murray benched as Lions ring changes Bundee Aki will partner Robbie Henshaw at centre for the British and Irish Lions series decider against South Africa while Conor Murray drops to the … Rugby • 03 Aug 21
Bundee Aki on the scoresheet as Lions hammer Sharks The British and Irish Lions brushed aside the chaos enveloping their tour of South Africa to crush the Sharks 54-7 at Emirates Airline Park. Rugby • 07 Jul 21
Six Irish in Lions starting side to face Japan Warren Gatland has named six Ireland internationals in his British & Irish Lions starting team for Saturday's test against Japan at Murrayfield. Rugby • 22 Jun 21
Lions pick Aki 'overwhelmed' by community support Bundee Aki says the support he's received from Galway and Connacht has been fundamental to his Lions call-up. Rugby • 02 Jun 21
Aki Lions pick 'due recognition' says Connacht's Friend Connacht boss Andy Friend says the inclusion of Bundee Aki in the Lions squad for their upcoming tour to South Africa is "due recognition". Rugby • 07 May 21
Aki banned for four games after high tackle on Vunipola Ireland and Connacht centre Bundee Aki has been handed a four-match ban following his high tackle on Billy Vunipola during Saturday's 32-18 win over England. Rugby • 23 Mar 21
Ireland trio in Connacht side to face Cardiff Blues Ireland trio Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan have been named in the Connacht side for Saturday's Guinness Pro14 fixture against Cardiff Blues at … Pro14 • 19 Feb 21
Dillane hopeful Connacht will learn from confusion Ultan Dillane isn't feeling unduly worried over contract talks and his international future, and instead is just hoping to put his best foot forward for … Rugby • 20 Jan 21
Bundee Aki lauds 'intense' Mike Catt's Ireland impact Bundee Aki has praised the impact made by Ireland attack coach Mike Catt as Andy Farrell's side prepare for the resumption of their Guinness Six … Rugby • 20 Oct 20
