Bundee Aki and two Ireland teammates included as Top 20 players in world rugby
Bundee Aki makes the Top 5. Three Ireland stars have made it into the Top 20 list for the best players in world rugby for 2023. Bundee Aki ranks highest, and there are two Leinster stars included. Wrapping up their coverage for the year, Planet Rugby compiled their five-part series of ‘The 50 best rugby players […]
2 years ago
Bundee Aki and four Ireland teammates make World Rugby ‘Dream Team of the Year’
Just the sole, World Cup-winning Springbok. There are five Irish inclusions in the World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year, with Andy Farrell picking up Coach of the Year. Bundee Aki missed out on the ‘Best Player’ accolade, though. The announcements were made at a glitzy ceremony in Paris, one day on from […]
2 years ago
Ardie Savea the epitome of class with post-match comments about Ireland
Well said, Ardie. New Zealand No.8 Ardie Savea settled the question on who had the edge between himself and Caelan Doris, and helped his country reach another World Cup semi final. Savea scored a first half try and was immense across the park for the All Blacks as they defeated Ireland 28-24 in the World […]
2 years ago