Bundee Aki
IrelandathleteMaleb. 19907.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Bundee Aki is noted for his past performance in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Ireland are world’s fourth best side, but hungrier rivals could overtake – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-21
Bundee Aki resumes his impact replacement role.
Both sides out to continue winning Nations Championship run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-18
Bundee Aki brought a bundle of energy off the bench.
‘How Sean Jansen attacked the game as a debutant, it’s a learning for everyone’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-11
He provided purpose and ballast off the bench.
Ireland secure bonus-point win over Japan despite flawed performance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-11
Apart from the retained Bundee Aki, the replacements have just 14 caps between them.
Ireland name exciting lineup for Nations Championship meeting with Japan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-09
Bundee Aki was judged to have gone off his feet at the breakdown.
Ireland hang on at the death to beat the Wallabies in Nations Championship thriller – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-04
Bundee Aki is wearing 23 for the match against Australia.
Jamie Osborne gets the nod to fill James Lowe’s boots for Ireland against Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-02
Bundee Aki received a red card in the 2019 World Cup against Samoa, which Ireland appealed.
My old headmaster was right to send off famous All Black. Rugby’s values are far weaker now – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-29
Bundee Aki is a player whose contract is anticipated to be extended with Connacht until at least the 2027 World Cup.
IRFU confident relationship with Andy Farrell remains strong despite rumour mill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Bundee Aki returned to the Ireland squad after a suspension.
Andy Farrell to offer fresh opportunities, Steve Tandy’s hand forced by injuries – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
The matchday 23 could also feature Bundee Aki after the completion of his three-match suspension.
Nick Timoney set for first Six Nations start with Jacob Stockdale in line to return – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Bundee Aki's return to the team is noted as a positive development.
After Paris, I expected a big response against England, but nothing like this – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
Bundee Aki was suspended and unavailable for the match against England.
Andy Farrell is getting Ireland ready for the 2027 Rugby World Cup – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
Bundee Aki's sidelining has opened opportunities for Stuart McCloskey in the team.
Stuart McCloskey’s value to this Ireland team continues to soar after long incubation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-16
Bundee Aki is cited as another player missing from the Irish lineup due to injury.
Moaning suggests Ireland is a nation deluded about its rugby reality – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Bundee Aki is one of the players whose retirement would signal the end of an era.
Here’s why the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Bundee Aki is also among the 13 frontline players currently sidelined.
Ulster pair set to start with Sam Prendergast to be retained – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12Bundee Aki is suspended and will not play in the match against France.
Andy Farrell ignores the gloom and finds some positives ahead of Ireland’s daunting Paris test – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
Bundee Aki was recently suspended for verbal abuse of the referee.
Chatty officials in Zebre v Connacht match reminded us why change is badly needed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-03
Bundee Aki is suspended and will not participate in the upcoming match.
Sam Prendergast set to keep outhalf spot for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-02Bundee Aki is mentioned as being suspended, impacting the Irish team.
Respect to Lomu and McCaw, but Antoine Dupont is the greatest of all time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
Bundee Aki was withdrawn from Ireland’s training camp due to his on-pitch dissent and received a six-match suspension.
The IRFU must show Bundee Aki and us all that referee abuse is intolerable – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
Bundee Aki will be considered for the last two Six Nations games after serving a four-game suspension for misconduct.
Bundee Aki will be considered for Ireland after suspension – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Bundee Aki is facing a four-week suspension for verbally abusing match officials, which could impact his international rugby career with Ireland.
Bundee Aki’s hope for a World Cup finale hang in the balance after four-week suspension confirmed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Bundee Aki remained in Ireland to attend today’s disciplinary hearing.
Ireland’s Hugo Keenan could miss Six Nations after fracturing thumb in training – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Bundee Aki has been replaced in the Ireland squad training in the Algarve due to a misconduct complaint.
Bundee Aki replaced in Ireland Six Nations squad as he faces ‘misconduct complaint’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Bundee Aki was a crowd favourite.
Leinster tear up the script as they rain on Connacht’s opening night parade in Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Bundee Aki is Connacht’s only survivor from their greatest day in the 2016 Pro12 final in Murrayfield.
Connacht welcome Leinster to revamped Dexcom Stadium for enticing URC clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-24Bundee Aki is mentioned as a player who must go from the Ireland squad according to some fans.
I started reading the comments on social media – big mistake – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Bundee Aki's technique of dropping on to one knee to make a low tackle was praised.
Munster have good reason to feel wronged after shocking call decided defeat – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
