“I love the people, love the culture” Irish rugby star Bundee Aki says becoming an Irish citizen is a ‘huge privilege and an honour’. The New Zealand native was among 3,600 people taking part in Irish citizenship ceremonies in Dublin’s Convention Centre this week. The 34-year-old has lived in Ireland for ten years and is […]

1 year ago

A huge acknowledgement of the Connacht star’s consistency, and impact across a winning campaign. Bundee Aki is the sole Ireland star on a four-man shortlist for the 2024 Six Nations Player of the Championship. Aki, who was nominated for 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year, carried on his good form from last year into […]

2 years ago

“He touched everyone’s hearts.” First we had Stevie Mulrooney tug our anthemic heart-strings with his ‘Ireland’s Call’ rendition, now we have the legendary Dáire Gorman making a special visit to Bundee Aki, Andy Farrell and all at the Ireland camp. Gorman, from Monaghan, has the rare condition, known as Crommelin Syndrome, and is a full-time […]

2 years ago

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

“Nobody stops him from two yards out.” Following Connacht’s 20-19 defeat to Ulster, seeing two players from the rival team managed to pick up the spirits of Bundee Aki. The Connacht centre put in a fine effort, like many of his teammates, but they left themselves with too much to do, going into the second […]

2 years ago

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