Fua Leiofi Bundellu Aki (born 7 April 1990) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for United Rugby Championship club Connacht. [4] . Born in New Zealand, he represents Ireland at international level after qualifying on residency grounds. [5] . He became an Irish citizen in 2024, and maintains dual citizenship.

2023年9月16日 · Bundee Aki is an explosive runner – with the tackling ability to match. A stalwart of rugby in the west of Ireland , he was a key member of Connacht’s 2015-16 Pro12-winning side and was selected for the British & Irish Lions 2021 squad.

2023年10月8日 · As Ireland gears up to take on the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup quarter final this month, all eyes are on the team and in particular one of its star players, Bundee Aki. Ireland rugby star and Galway resident Bundee Aki has quickly become a household name since moving to the country nine years ago.

Eight tries and two new caps marked a 52-17 win for Ireland in the Autumn Nations Series at Aviva Stadium.… Check out the Opta Facts, provided by Stats Perform, as Ireland get set to close out their summer tour against South… Bundee Aki and Aoife Wafer were voted the Players' Players of the Year at the annual Rugby Player Ireland Awards…

Bundee AKI is a 34-year-old New Zealander rugby player standing at 1.78 m tall (5 ft 10 in) and weighing in at 101 kg (15 st 12.67 lb; 222.67 lb) , who currently plays for Connacht Rugby in Ireland as centre.

Bundee Aki’s professional rugby career began in 2011, when he represented Counties Manukau for the first time. After an impressive couple of seasons, he also began to represent the Chiefs. In 2013, he won the Super Rugby title with the team.

2023年9月13日 · Born on April 7, 1990, in Auckland, New Zealand, this dynamic rugby player has left an indelible mark on the sport, representing Ireland on the international stage and dazzling fans with his incredible skills. Early Life and Ethnicity. Bundee Aki hails from the vibrant Auckland suburb of Otahuhu, where he was born to Hercules and Sautia Aki.

2024年12月17日 · Bundee Aki and Nichola Fryday named Rugby Writers’ Players of the Year. Connacht centre Aki starred in Ireland’s Grand Slam-winning team and the Rugby World Cup

2023年10月26日 · Ireland centre Bundee Aki is on the four-man shortlist for the World Rugby men's player of the year award. France captain Antoine Dupont is also nominated, along with two players set to feature...

2024年8月29日 · Now entering his 11th season at Connacht, Aki is still playing some of the best rugby of his career. Scored five tries in 11 games for the province in 2023/24 and was nominated for World Rugby...