Bundee Aki

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Fua Leiofi Bundellu Aki is a professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for United Rugby Championship club Connacht. Born in New Zealand, he represents Ireland at international level after qualifying on residency grounds. He became an Irish citizen in 2024, and maintains dual citizenship. He has one cap for the British and Irish Lions, has won three Six Nations Championships, three Triple Crowns and two Grand Slams with Ireland, a Super Rugby title with the Chiefs and one PRO12 title with Connacht Rugby.

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Scots will rip Ireland apart if we switch off - Aki Bundee Aki urges Ireland against lapses in concentration against Scotland in Sunday's Six Nations game at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Ireland's Ryan and Aki sign new contracts Connacht's Bundee Aki and Leinster's James Ryan sign contract extensions with the Irish Rugby Football Union [IRFU]. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2024
A Lions XV from the autumn - according to the data Bundee Aki or Sione Tuipulotu? Jac Morgan or Tom Curry? The analysts at Opta have crunched the numbers to produce a Lions XV based on autumn performances. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2024

Seven Scots in Lions XV - according to autumn data Bundee Aki or Sione Tuipulotu? Jac Morgan or Tom Curry? The analysts at Opta have crunched the numbers to produce a Lions XV based on autumn performances. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2024
Aki had to take Argentina omission 'on the chin' Ireland centre Bundee Aki admitted his performance against New Zealand "just wasn't good enough" after he was dropped from the matchday squad to face Argentina last week. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2024
Earl, Aki & Van der Merwe up for Player of Championship Ben Earl, Bundee Aki, Duhan van der Merwe and Tommaso Menoncello are nominated for the Six Nations Player of the Championship award. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024

Aki signs contract extension with Ireland to 2025 Centre Bundee Aki signs a contract extension that means he will continue to play for Ireland and Connacht until 2025. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2023
Aki shortlisted for World Rugby player of the year Ireland's Bundee Aki is on the four-man shortlist for the World Rugby men's player of the year award, along with Antoine Dupont, Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea. BBC Sport - Published on October 26, 2023
Ireland's Henshaw accepts his need for patience Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw acknowledges the form of Ireland team-mates Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose may mean he has to be patient for playing opportunities at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2023