A big loss. Although the laws now mean an NIQ player must be playing in a country for five years to become IQ, Ireland made hay when the rule was three years, and have probably gained the most out of any of the Six Nations sides. James Lowe, CJ Stander, Jared Payne, and Jamison Gibson-Park […]
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Scotland have the most players in the selection. Only four Ireland players have made Opta Sports’ Lions XV The selection is based on the Opta Index, which rates every player’s performance during the Autumn Nations Series, using key stats. Scotland make up the bulk of the side with seven players, while Ireland and England have […]
1 year ago
A Top 14 club are keen on bringing the Irish international to France. Connacht coach Pete Wilkins has said he is hoping that the IRFU will step in and help him convince Bundee Aki to stay in the west of Ireland. Speculation emerged on Friday that Toulon were interested in signing the New Zealand native […]
1 year ago
The Connacht centre has spent ten years at the club but now seems to be exploring a move elsewhere. Bundee Aki is reportedly in talks with French side Toulon over a potential move. The New Zealand native earned his Irish citizenship last month after spending a decade living in the country and representing the national […]
1 year ago
“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 […]
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The international audience sided with the England star. Bundee Aki and Ben Earl are the frontrunners for 2024 Men’s Six Nations Player of the Tournament, with the winner due to be announced in the middle of next week. Aki and Earl are nominated for the accolade, along with Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe and […]
1 year ago