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 Nations campaign against Italy on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Oct 20
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 Nations campaign against Italy on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Oct 20
Aki and Carty to the fore as Connacht edge Glasgow Bundee Aki's second-half brace of tries, coupled with a late Jack Carty penalty, steered Connacht to a 28-24 Guinness Pro14 win over Glasgow Warriors in Galway. Rugby • 03 Oct 20
Aki and Carty to the fore as Connacht edge Glasgow Bundee Aki's second-half brace of tries, coupled with a late Jack Carty penalty, steered Connacht to a 28-24 Guinness Pro14 win over Glasgow Warriors in Galway. Rugby • 03 Oct 20
Munster thump 13-man Connacht to book Leinster semi Munster will take on Leinster in Friday's Guinness Pro14 semi-final after easing to a seven-try victory over 13-man Connacht. Rugby • 30 Aug 20
Munster thump 13-man Connacht to book Leinster semi Munster will take on Leinster in Friday's Guinness Pro14 semi-final after easing to a seven-try victory over 13-man Connacht. Rugby • 30 Aug 20
Friend: Bundee body shape bodes well for Connacht Connacht head coach Andy Friend sounds an optimistic tone as his side prepare to resume their Guinness Pro14 campaign following the long delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic and praised Bundee Aki's new body shape ahead of his 100th provincial appearance. Rugby • 20 Aug 20
Friend: Bundee body shape bodes well for Connacht Connacht head coach Andy Friend sounds an optimistic tone as his side prepare to resume their Guinness Pro14 campaign following the long delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic and praised Bundee Aki's new body shape ahead of his 100th provincial appearance. Rugby • 20 Aug 20
Henshaw holiday over as Leinster-Munster marks return Robbie Henshaw certainly enjoyed home comforts during the lockdown but, like almost everyone else, was eager to get back into the swing of things. Rugby • 20 Aug 20
Henshaw holiday over as Leinster-Munster marks return Robbie Henshaw certainly enjoyed home comforts during the lockdown but, like almost everyone else, was eager to get back into the swing of things. Rugby • 20 Aug 20
Jackman: Aki call offers clue to game-plan versus Scots Former Leinster and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman expects Andy Farrell's team to utilise the 'power game' against Scotland based on the selection calls for the Six Nations opener Rugby • 31 Jan 20
Jackman: Aki call offers clue to game-plan versus Scots Former Leinster and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman expects Andy Farrell's team to utilise the 'power game' against Scotland based on the selection calls for the Six Nations opener Rugby • 31 Jan 20
Connacht star Aki agrees to new central contract Bundee Aki has signed a three-year central contract extension that will see him remain at Connacht until the end of the 2022/23 season. Rugby • 29 Nov 19
Connacht star Aki agrees to new central contract Bundee Aki has signed a three-year central contract extension that will see him remain at Connacht until the end of the 2022/23 season. Rugby • 29 Nov 19
Aki returns as Connacht host Kings Bundee Aki is back in the Connacht team for tomorrow's game against the Southern Kings at the Sportsground. Rugby • 29 Nov 19
Aki returns as Connacht host Kings Bundee Aki is back in the Connacht team for tomorrow's game against the Southern Kings at the Sportsground. Rugby • 29 Nov 19
Aki 'getting closer' to extending Connacht stay Connacht head coach Andy Friend believes the contract negotiations to keep Bundee Aki at Connacht and indeed Irish rugby are 'getting closer' to a positive resolution. Rugby • 28 Nov 19
Aki 'getting closer' to extending Connacht stay Connacht head coach Andy Friend believes the contract negotiations to keep Bundee Aki at Connacht and indeed Irish rugby are 'getting closer' to a positive resolution. Rugby • 28 Nov 19
Aki returns as Connacht name Champions Cup side Ultan Dillane and Bundee Aki return to the Connacht starting line-up for their Champions Cup opener against Montpellier in the Sportsground on Sunday (1pm kick-off). Rugby • 15 Nov 19
Aki returns as Connacht name Champions Cup side Ultan Dillane and Bundee Aki return to the Connacht starting line-up for their Champions Cup opener against Montpellier in the Sportsground on Sunday (1pm kick-off). Rugby • 15 Nov 19
Ireland accept Aki's World Cup is over Ireland will not appeal the three-match ban that has ruled Bundee Aki out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup, the IRFU has confirmed. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 17 Oct 19
Ireland accept Aki's World Cup is over Ireland will not appeal the three-match ban that has ruled Bundee Aki out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup, the IRFU has confirmed. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 17 Oct 19
No change to hard line on high tackle, says World Rugby World Rugby chief Brett Gosper said there would be no change to the hard line on high tackles at the Rugby World Cup and that the number of red cards would decrease once players changed their behaviour. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Oct 19
No change to hard line on high tackle, says World Rugby World Rugby chief Brett Gosper said there would be no change to the hard line on high tackles at the Rugby World Cup and that the number of red cards would decrease once players changed their behaviour. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Oct 19
Suspended Aki can still be 'massive' influence in camp Bundee Aki can still have a "massive" influence on Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand even under suspension, according to Simon Easterby. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Oct 19
Suspended Aki can still be 'massive' influence in camp Bundee Aki can still have a "massive" influence on Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand even under suspension, according to Simon Easterby. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Oct 19
Bundee Aki's World Cup over with 3-match ban Ireland will have to plan to face New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final without Bundee Aki after the powerful centre was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament through suspension. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 14 Oct 19
Bundee Aki's World Cup over with 3-match ban Ireland will have to plan to face New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final without Bundee Aki after the powerful centre was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament through suspension. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 14 Oct 19
Hopeful Schmidt: 'Hard to argue' with Aki red Joe Schmidt says Bundee Aki's sending off is "hard to argue" with as he prepares a team for a World Cup quarter-final clash with New Zealand or South Africa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
Hopeful Schmidt: 'Hard to argue' with Aki red Joe Schmidt says Bundee Aki's sending off is "hard to argue" with as he prepares a team for a World Cup quarter-final clash with New Zealand or South Africa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 19
No special treatment on the pitch for Aki, say Samoa Ireland's final pool match at the Rugby World Cup will be special for Bundee Aki as he faces friends in the Samoa team but the inside centre can expect no favours out on the field, Samoa's captain Jack Lam said. Soccer • 11 Oct 19
No special treatment on the pitch for Aki, say Samoa Ireland's final pool match at the Rugby World Cup will be special for Bundee Aki as he faces friends in the Samoa team but the inside centre can expect no favours out on the field, Samoa's captain Jack Lam said. Soccer • 11 Oct 19
Aki to set the tone for Ireland against Samoa Bundee Aki has been backed to set Ireland's emotional tempo against Samoa this weekend. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
Aki to set the tone for Ireland against Samoa Bundee Aki has been backed to set Ireland's emotional tempo against Samoa this weekend. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
Ireland 'hugely proud' to have Aki, says Ruddock Ireland are "hugely proud" of the way Bundee Aki embodies the spirit of representing his adopted nation, according to Rhys Ruddock. Rugby • 17 Sep 19
Ireland 'hugely proud' to have Aki, says Ruddock Ireland are "hugely proud" of the way Bundee Aki embodies the spirit of representing his adopted nation, according to Rhys Ruddock. Rugby • 17 Sep 19
Aki shrugs off Ireland eligibility criticism Bundee Aki has vowed to keep on doing Ireland proud, despite admitting "some people won't be happy with me pulling on an Irish jersey". Rugby • 16 Sep 19
Aki shrugs off Ireland eligibility criticism Bundee Aki has vowed to keep on doing Ireland proud, despite admitting "some people won't be happy with me pulling on an Irish jersey". Rugby • 16 Sep 19
Farrell passionately defends Ireland's foreign legion Chris Farrell has mounted a staunch defence of Ireland's World Cup-bound project players, insisting Jean Kleyn has followed CJ Stander and Bundee Aki's example in committing heavily to his adopted homeland. Rugby • 13 Sep 19
Farrell passionately defends Ireland's foreign legion Chris Farrell has mounted a staunch defence of Ireland's World Cup-bound project players, insisting Jean Kleyn has followed CJ Stander and Bundee Aki's example in committing heavily to his adopted homeland. Rugby • 13 Sep 19
O'Driscoll: Henshaw and Aki now front and centre Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw are in pole position to retain their centre partnership for Ireland's opening World Cup game against Scotland, according to Brian O'Driscoll. Rugby • 09 Sep 19
O'Driscoll: Henshaw and Aki now front and centre Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw are in pole position to retain their centre partnership for Ireland's opening World Cup game against Scotland, according to Brian O'Driscoll. Rugby • 09 Sep 19
'We've got a lot of work to do' - Aki fires warning Bundee Aki has admitted Ireland have six days to salvage their World Cup preparations. Rugby • 25 Aug 19
'We've got a lot of work to do' - Aki fires warning Bundee Aki has admitted Ireland have six days to salvage their World Cup preparations. Rugby • 25 Aug 19
Aki apologises for mistakenly liking Folau post Bundee Aki has apologised for accidentally 'liking' Israel Folau's homophobic post on social media and claimed he did not pay full attention to the content. Rugby • 25 Apr 19
Aki apologises for mistakenly liking Folau post Bundee Aki has apologised for accidentally 'liking' Israel Folau's homophobic post on social media and claimed he did not pay full attention to the content. Rugby • 25 Apr 19
Aki back for Connacht's crunch clash with Cardiff Andy Friend has made two changes to his team for Connacht's crucial PRO14 clash with Cardiff Blues tomorrow. Rugby • 12 Apr 19
Aki back for Connacht's crunch clash with Cardiff Andy Friend has made two changes to his team for Connacht's crucial PRO14 clash with Cardiff Blues tomorrow. Rugby • 12 Apr 19
Bundee Aki returns for Connacht's European showdown Bundee Aki will start for Connacht in their Challenge Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks on Friday night, with Jack Carty and Kieran Marmion also in the first 15 for the Westerners. Rugby • 28 Mar 19
Bundee Aki returns for Connacht's European showdown Bundee Aki will start for Connacht in their Challenge Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks on Friday night, with Jack Carty and Kieran Marmion also in the first 15 for the Westerners. Rugby • 28 Mar 19
