Bundee Aki

Bundee Aki

athlete New Zealand

Bundee Aki is a professional rugby player for the Ireland national team and Connacht Rugby, known for his powerful running and defensive prowess. He has made a significant impact since his debut for Ireland, bringing physicality and experience to the backline. Aki's contributions have been vital, especially in high-stakes matches, and he is regarded as a key player within the squad.

Born on Apr 07, 1990 (35 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
12,748
Power
13$
Sentiment
6.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 4 6.75 0.21% +20% 5,030,000 12,748 $5,100 13$
Totals 4 5,030,000 12,748 $5,100 13$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Bundee Aki was named as the most recognisable, admired, trustworthy, and influential Irish rugby personality. 9

James Lowe Caelan Doris Kim Kirwan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Guinness and Three seen as Ireland’s ‘top sponsors’ as number of deals rises 29% – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bundee Aki is one of the seven players included in the Lions squad who were born in the southern hemisphere. 5

Willie John Mcbride Andy Farrell Jamison Gibson Park Mack Hansen James Lowe Pierre Schoeman Sione Tuipulotu Duhan Van Der Merwe Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Take criticism of Lions squad make-up from likes of Willie John McBride with a hefty pinch of salt – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Aki is one of the naturalised players representing the Lions. 6

Jamison Gibson Park James Lowe Mack Hansen Pierre Schoeman Duhan Van Der Merwe Sione Tuipulotu
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Southern hemisphere-born players proudly adding to the Lions’ international outlook – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bundee Aki was still to come back into the mix for Connacht during the season. 7

Ben Murphy Josh Ioane Santiago Cordero Pete Wilkins Dan Mcfarland Jack Mcgrath Marty Moore Jordi Murphy Duane Vermeulen Ian Madigan John Cooney James Hume Robert Baloucoune Jacob Stockdale Cormac Izuchukwu Scott Wilson Matthew Dalton Ben Carson Jude Postlethwaite Juarno Augustus Iain Henderson Stuart Mccloskey
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Results suggest Ulster and Connacht on a worrying slide – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Led by Bundee Aki, the home side looked to have scored through Cian Prendergast. 7

Ali Price Hamish Watson Cian Prendergast Sean Janson Conor Oliver Josh Murphy Finn Treacy Ben Muncaster Santiago Cordero Charlie Shiel Jj Hanrahan Peter Dooley Ben Murphy Shayne Bolton Paul Boyle Duncan Weir
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Connacht show plenty of fight but URC hopes are ended – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bundee Aki is another player contributing to the creative play for Leinster. 6

Jack Conan Sean O Brien Isa Nacewa James Lowe Robbie Henshaw Leo Cullen Girvan Dempsey Felipe Contepomi Stuart Lancaster John Fogarty Hugh Hogan Emmet Farrell Denis Leamy Robin Mcbryde Andrew Goodman Jacques Nienaber Tyler Bleyendaal Jamison Gibson Park Mack Hansen
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Leinster rugby needs to find a fresh approach to break its losing streak – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bundee Aki was called up as a centre. 6

Mack Hansen Caelan Doris Andrew Porter Dan Sheehan Ronan Kelleher Tadhg Furlong Tadhg Beirne James Mccarthy James Ryan Jack Conan Josh Van Der Flier Jamison Gibson Park Finn Russell Marcus Smith Fin Smith Garry Ringrose James Lowe Hugo Keenan Owen Farrell Maro Itoje Andy Farrell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Record 15 Irish players called up for Lions Tour as Mack Hansen makes cut – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bundee Aki is making his second tour with the Lions. 7

Maro Itoje Caelan Doris Sam Prendergast Robbie Henshaw Dan Sheehan Ronan Kelleher Andrew Porter Tadhg Beirne Joe Mccarthy James Ryan Josh Van Der Flier Jack Conan Tadhg Furlong Jamison Gibson Park Mack Hansen Hugo Keenan James Lowe Garry Ringrose Owen Farrell Ryan Baird Andy Farrell Andrew Goodman Simon Easterby John Fogarty Johnny Sexton Ieuan Evans Ugo Monye
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland deserve top billing in Lions touring party to Australia – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Bundee Aki is part of the British and Irish Lions squad for the 2025 tour. 7

Henry Pollock Owen Farrell Elliot Daly Tommy Freeman Jamison Gibson Park Mack Hansen Huw Jones Hugo Keenan Blair Kinghorn James Lowe Alex Mitchell Garry Ringrose Finn Russell Fin Smith Marcus Smith Sione Tuipulotu Duhan Van Der Merwe Tomos Williams Tadhg Beirne Ollie Chessum Jack Conan Luke Cowan Dickie Scott Cummings Tom Curry Ben Earl Zander Fagerson Tadhg Furlong Ellis Genge Maro Itoje Ronan Kelleher Joe Mccarthy Jac Morgan Andrew Porter James Ryan Pierre Schoeman Dan Sheehan Will Stuart Josh Van Der Flier
BBC: British and Irish Lions squad 2025: Henry Pollock to tour Australia as Owen Farrell misses out

Ireland Ireland: Bundee Aki should make the cut. 6

Caelan Doris Maro Itoje Andy Farrell Johnny Sexton Owen Farrell James Lowe Hugo Keenan Tom Curry Dan Sheehan Ronan Kelleher Tadhg Furlong Marcus Smith Immanuel Feyi Waboso Henry Pollock Garry Ringrose Josh Van Der Flier Jack Conan Finn Russell Tomos Williams Sione Tuipulotu Huw Jones Darcy Graham Duhan Van Der Merwe Blair Kinghorn Ellis Genge Nicky Smith Zander Fagerson Will Stuart Pierre Schoeman Freddie Steward Dewi Lake Luke Cowan Dickie Jack Willis Taulupe Faletau
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Our rugby writers select their squads to face Australia – The Irish Times