Earls relishing chance to link up with 'brilliant' Aki Keith Earls says he's relishing the opportunity to link up with the "brilliant" Bundee Aki and praised the impact Ireland's fresh faces have had on the squad ahead of this Saturday's Autumn International against South Africa. Rugby • 07 Nov 17
Earls relishing chance to link up with 'brilliant' Aki Keith Earls says he's relishing the opportunity to link up with the "brilliant" Bundee Aki and praised the impact Ireland's fresh faces have had on the squad ahead of this Saturday's Autumn International against South Africa. Rugby • 07 Nov 17
Not a Racing certainty - Zebo destination unconfirmed Simon Zebo will depart Munster at the end of the season but his destination in France has not yet been confirmed. Rugby • 27 Oct 17
Not a Racing certainty - Zebo destination unconfirmed Simon Zebo will depart Munster at the end of the season but his destination in France has not yet been confirmed. Rugby • 27 Oct 17
Bundee will be special in an Ireland shirt - Pat Lam Bundee Aki can become a "special" player for Ireland, according to his former Connacht coach Pat Lam. Rugby • 27 Oct 17
Bundee will be special in an Ireland shirt - Pat Lam Bundee Aki can become a "special" player for Ireland, according to his former Connacht coach Pat Lam. Rugby • 27 Oct 17
Aki expected in Ireland squad as Zebo future unsure Joe Schmidt is expected to name his Ireland squad today for the upcoming November internationals with Connacht centre Bundee Aki expected to make the cut. Rugby • 26 Oct 17
Aki expected in Ireland squad as Zebo future unsure Joe Schmidt is expected to name his Ireland squad today for the upcoming November internationals with Connacht centre Bundee Aki expected to make the cut. Rugby • 26 Oct 17
Ringrose ruled out of playing return in November series Garry Ringrose will play no part in Ireland's upcoming Autumn series, with Leinster not expecting the centre to return until at least the end of November. Rugby • 23 Oct 17
Ringrose ruled out of playing return in November series Garry Ringrose will play no part in Ireland's upcoming Autumn series, with Leinster not expecting the centre to return until at least the end of November. Rugby • 23 Oct 17
Aki and Bleyendaal link up with Ireland squad Munster's Tyler Bleyendaal and Connacht star Bundee Aki have joined up with the Ireland squad for a training get-together as both look to force their way into Test reckoning. Rugby • 22 Aug 17
Aki and Bleyendaal link up with Ireland squad Munster's Tyler Bleyendaal and Connacht star Bundee Aki have joined up with the Ireland squad for a training get-together as both look to force their way into Test reckoning. Rugby • 22 Aug 17
Aki to miss Connacht's Champions Cup play-off semi Connacht's Bundee Aki has had his appeal against a three-week suspension for misconduct rejected and will miss the province's Champions Cup play-off semi-final against Gloucester or Northampton the weekend after next. Rugby • 11 May 17
Aki to miss Connacht's Champions Cup play-off semi Connacht's Bundee Aki has had his appeal against a three-week suspension for misconduct rejected and will miss the province's Champions Cup play-off semi-final against Gloucester or Northampton the weekend after next. Rugby • 11 May 17
Aki ruled out of Champions Cup play-off with 3 game ban Connacht have been dealt a blow ahead of their Champions Cup play-off semi-final with the news that Bundee Aki has been handed a three-game ban for remarks made to referee Ian Davies. Rugby • 27 Apr 17
Aki ruled out of Champions Cup play-off with 3 game ban Connacht have been dealt a blow ahead of their Champions Cup play-off semi-final with the news that Bundee Aki has been handed a three-game ban for remarks made to referee Ian Davies. Rugby • 27 Apr 17
Bundee Aki tight-lipped on Ireland intentions Bundee Aki will soon become eligible for Ireland but the Connacht centre is remaining tight-lipped on his international future. Rugby • 12 Apr 17
Bundee Aki tight-lipped on Ireland intentions Bundee Aki will soon become eligible for Ireland but the Connacht centre is remaining tight-lipped on his international future. Rugby • 12 Apr 17
Aki expected to remain eligible for November Tests Bundee Aki could still make his Ireland debut in November - even if World Rugby extends the residency-rule qualification period to five years in May. Rugby • 06 Apr 17
Aki expected to remain eligible for November Tests Bundee Aki could still make his Ireland debut in November - even if World Rugby extends the residency-rule qualification period to five years in May. Rugby • 06 Apr 17
Boost for Connacht as Aki set for Treviso return Connacht will be able to call upon the services of Bundee Aki for this weekend's Guinness Pro12 clash away to Benetton Treviso after returning to training. Rugby • 22 Feb 17
Boost for Connacht as Aki set for Treviso return Connacht will be able to call upon the services of Bundee Aki for this weekend's Guinness Pro12 clash away to Benetton Treviso after returning to training. Rugby • 22 Feb 17
Pro12 teams: Leinster and Munster name teams Leinster have made a total of ten changes for the St Stephen's Day game in the Guinness PRO12 against Munster in Thomond Park. Rugby • 23 Dec 16
Pro12 teams: Leinster and Munster name teams Leinster have made a total of ten changes for the St Stephen's Day game in the Guinness PRO12 against Munster in Thomond Park. Rugby • 23 Dec 16
Aki 'over-reacted' to Lam leaving Connacht Bundee Aki has admitted he initially 'over-reacted' to news of Pat Lam's impending departure from Connacht but he insists he has gotten over his disappointment. Rugby • 22 Dec 16
Aki 'over-reacted' to Lam leaving Connacht Bundee Aki has admitted he initially 'over-reacted' to news of Pat Lam's impending departure from Connacht but he insists he has gotten over his disappointment. Rugby • 22 Dec 16
Rugby's eligibility rule to be reviewed Connacht star Bundee Aki may be among those considering an international switch to Ireland, but the rules which govern international eligibility could be changed soon. Rugby • 14 Nov 16
Rugby's eligibility rule to be reviewed Connacht star Bundee Aki may be among those considering an international switch to Ireland, but the rules which govern international eligibility could be changed soon. Rugby • 14 Nov 16
Aki and Dillane commit futures to Connacht Last season's Pro12 player of the year Bundee Aki and Ireland second-row Ultan Dillane have given Connnacht a huge boost by committing their futures to the province. Rugby • 25 Oct 16
Aki and Dillane commit futures to Connacht Last season's Pro12 player of the year Bundee Aki and Ireland second-row Ultan Dillane have given Connnacht a huge boost by committing their futures to the province. Rugby • 25 Oct 16
Muldoon basks in successful Connacht gameplan Three years ago Connacht caused ripples when they lowered Toulouse colours and team captain John Muldoon believes the latest success over the French kingpins highlights the province’s rapid progress. Rugby • 16 Oct 16
Muldoon basks in successful Connacht gameplan Three years ago Connacht caused ripples when they lowered Toulouse colours and team captain John Muldoon believes the latest success over the French kingpins highlights the province’s rapid progress. Rugby • 16 Oct 16
Stirring Connacht comeback downs Toulouse The Sportsground witnessed another night to remember as Connacht fought back from a 10-point interval deficit to defeat four-time European champions Toulouse 23-21 in Pool 2. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
Stirring Connacht comeback downs Toulouse The Sportsground witnessed another night to remember as Connacht fought back from a 10-point interval deficit to defeat four-time European champions Toulouse 23-21 in Pool 2. Rugby • 15 Oct 16
French challenge for Irish provinces in Europe The Champions Cup begins in earnest this weekend as all four Irish provinces open their respective campaigns against French opposition. european • 14 Oct 16
French challenge for Irish provinces in Europe The Champions Cup begins in earnest this weekend as all four Irish provinces open their respective campaigns against French opposition. european • 14 Oct 16
Aki not setting deadline over Connacht future Bundee Aki says that contract talks about him staying with Connacht have not yet taken place and he has not set a deadline on when he will decide on his future. Rugby • 15 Aug 16
Aki not setting deadline over Connacht future Bundee Aki says that contract talks about him staying with Connacht have not yet taken place and he has not set a deadline on when he will decide on his future. Rugby • 15 Aug 16
Lam says recovering laptop wasn't 'a smart thing' Connacht coach Pat Lam said that a number of his players going to a house to demand the return of a stolen laptop was not the smartest thing to do - but he did praise them for sticking together. Rugby • 19 May 16
Lam says recovering laptop wasn't 'a smart thing' Connacht coach Pat Lam said that a number of his players going to a house to demand the return of a stolen laptop was not the smartest thing to do - but he did praise them for sticking together. Rugby • 19 May 16
Bundee Aki named Pro12 Players' Player of Season Bundee Aki was crowned the Players' Player of the Year and Pat Lam scooped the Coach of the Year gong as Connacht's outstanding campaign was recognised with the big honours at the Guinness Pro12 end of year awards ceremony. Rugby • 08 May 16
Bundee Aki named Pro12 Players' Player of Season Bundee Aki was crowned the Players' Player of the Year and Pat Lam scooped the Coach of the Year gong as Connacht's outstanding campaign was recognised with the big honours at the Guinness Pro12 end of year awards ceremony. Rugby • 08 May 16
McCaw: Connacht's Aki could be an All Black Bundee Aki has what it takes to become a New Zealand international, according to Kiwi legend Richie McCaw. Rugby • 07 May 16
McCaw: Connacht's Aki could be an All Black Bundee Aki has what it takes to become a New Zealand international, according to Kiwi legend Richie McCaw. Rugby • 07 May 16
Aki and Healy back for crunch Connacht collision Bundee Aki and Matt Healy have been cleared to play for Connacht in their crunch Pro12 collision with Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground this Saturday [3.0pm]. Rugby • 03 May 16
Aki and Healy back for crunch Connacht collision Bundee Aki and Matt Healy have been cleared to play for Connacht in their crunch Pro12 collision with Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground this Saturday [3.0pm]. Rugby • 03 May 16
Mixed injury news for Connacht ahead of Treviso Connacht have received an injury boost following the bad news about Bundee Aki and Denis Buckley, with Tiernan O'Halloran, AJ MacGinty and Jake Heenan all set to return. Rugby • 26 Apr 16
Mixed injury news for Connacht ahead of Treviso Connacht have received an injury boost following the bad news about Bundee Aki and Denis Buckley, with Tiernan O'Halloran, AJ MacGinty and Jake Heenan all set to return. Rugby • 26 Apr 16
Pat Lam hails Aki on 'wonderful day' for Connacht Bundee Aki added to his growing reputation as Connacht dispatched Munster at the Sportsground and head coach Pat Lam believes the 26-year-old has fully embraced life at the province. Rugby • 17 Apr 16
Pat Lam hails Aki on 'wonderful day' for Connacht Bundee Aki added to his growing reputation as Connacht dispatched Munster at the Sportsground and head coach Pat Lam believes the 26-year-old has fully embraced life at the province. Rugby • 17 Apr 16
