Ireland learn valuable lessons after hard-fought win Saturday's victory against Italy was far from the facile wins Ireland have had against the Azzurri in recent years. Rugby • 26 Feb
O'Sullivan: Farrell faces crucial call at inside centre Eddie O'Sullivan says that Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces a crucial call at inside centre for Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 30 Jan
Jackman: Aki's Connacht situation can be resolved Bundee Aki could still be a part of the Connacht future, but a summer departure would have little impact on his legacy at the Sportsground, … Rugby • 26 Jan
Friend has 'no doubt' that Aki will remain at Connacht Connacht director of rugby Andy Friend says he has "no doubt" that Bundee Aki will be at the province next season. The Ireland international's absence … Rugby • 26 Jan
'The club values him' - Wilkins addresses Aki concerns Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins said Bundee Aki remains available for selection but gave no guarantees the Ireland centre will feature against Newcastle Falcons on … Rugby • 17 Jan
Ireland trio back for Connacht's key game with Sharks Ireland trio Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are in contention for Connacht's must-win game against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, but David … Rugby • 03 Jan
Card counting: Discipline key for Farrell's Ireland It's no coincidence that during Ireland's impressive run to the top of the world rankings, they've consistently been able to keep 15 players on the … Rugby • 18 Nov 22
Aki to miss Springbok visit after eight-week ban Bundee Aki could miss all three of Ireland's games in the Autumn Nations Series, after receiving an eight-week ban following his red card against the … Rugby • 29 Sep 22
Aki 'extremely apologetic' for red on Connacht return Bundee Aki is "extremely apologetic" after his red card during Connacht's defeat to the Stormers and will remain in South Africa to help the team … Rugby • 27 Sep 22
Aki clear-out was wrong, his reaction was worse Bundee Aki got the punishment that his rucking action deserved but his reaction after being sent off was unacceptable, says Jonny Holland. Rugby • 27 Sep 22
Aki sees red as Connacht blown away by Stormers Bundee Aki was sent off as Connacht suffered a 38-15 defeat to defending United Rugby Championship winners the Stormers in Stellenbosch. Rugby • 24 Sep 22
Aki, Hansen, Bealham to return for Connacht's SA trip Connacht have been boosted for this week's trip to South Africa, with Andy Friend confirming that their frontline Ireland internationals will be available to play … Rugby • 19 Sep 22
Aki in for Ireland as Whitelock returns for All Blacks Bundee Aki starts for Ireland in the only change to the team for Saturday's Test series decider against New Zealand in Wellington. Rugby • 14 Jul 22
'Too eager, too desperate' - Farrell on Maori loss Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says they will chalk this morning's 32-17 defeat to the Maori All Blacks down as a learning experience. Rugby • 30 Jun 22
Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All you need to know Kickoff times, tv and radio coverage, and team news for Wednesday morning's tour match in Hamilton Rugby • 29 Jun 22
'A huge honour' - Aki shocked by captaincy call Bundee Aki says captaining Ireland will be a "huge honour" after he was named captain for Wednesday's tour match against the Maori All Blacks in … Rugby • 28 Jun 22
Tour over for Henderson as Aki named captain for Maori Iain Henderson has been ruled out of Ireland's tour of New Zealand due to a knee injury, with the Ulster captain now set to return … Rugby • 28 Jun 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
