Close calls to be made on Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter as Lions’ first Test team takes shape
Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside
Bundee Aki
Gerry Thornley: As Lions phoney war nears an end, Irish players push hard to dominate first Test line-up
Andy Farrell was comfortable in the knowledge that his team should have beaten Brumbies by more than 12
Lions coach Andy Farrell still tinkering with player combinations ahead of first Test
British and Irish Lions' midfield partnership among intriguing decisions to be made for opening clash against the Wallabies
Five things we learned from Lions’ flawed win over Queensland Reds
Jamison Gibson-Park and Ben Earls put in particularly notable performances
Lions Player Ratings: How did Irish contingent fare against Queensland Reds?
Another 50 points game against the Reds shows the Lions are moving in the right direction
Which Irish players have impressed for the Lions?
The Counter Ruck podcast: British and Irish Lions take on Reds in Queensland next
Lions v Argentina player ratings: Bundee Aki shows his strength, Fin Smith has a shaky start
Frustrated Lions make lots of errors in disjointed performance against Argentina
Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu centre partnership shows Andy Farrell’s not afraid to shake things up
Aki to start at inside centre against Argentina, partnered on the outside by Scotland’s Tuipulotu
Lions might be missing players in their opener against Argentina, but Matías Moroni’s focus is on fellow Pumas
Powerhouse centre Bundee Aki could get run out at Aviva Stadium on Friday
Guinness and Three seen as Ireland’s ‘top sponsors’ as number of deals rises 29%
Data show the ‘enduring appeal’ of rugby as a sponsorship platform in Ireland, report from consultancy group Onside says
Southern hemisphere-born players proudly adding to the Lions’ international outlook
Seven players who grew up playing rugby outside of Lions nations have been named in the squad for this summer’s tour
Sonia O’Sullivan: Sometimes you need to go off the beaten track to find that timeless run of your life
Inis Meáin’s school hosts annual fundraising race that now attracts 500 participants
Connacht ought to have won but yet again only woke up when all seemed lost
Connacht interim head coach Cullie Tucker says team must stop giving themselves too much to do
‘I had to just go all-in:’ How Josh Ioane has embraced the Connacht mentality
The once-capped All Blacks outhalf tells how he’s ended up plying his trade in the west of Ireland
Historic Connacht-Munster clash could prove to be a classic
Big-name players and a bumper crowd in store as Castlebar hosts critical URC showdown
Mack Hansen to start at fullback for Connacht against Munster at MacHale Park
Alan Spicer in line for Leinster debut when they take on the Sharks in South Africa
‘Atmosphere will be special’: Connacht relish ‘home’ clash against Munster in front of 26,000 at MacHale Park
Connacht’s international quartet of Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Cian Prendergast set to be fit for match
Connacht without four Ireland internationals for URC trip to Ospreys
Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Cian Prendergast to be rested for Saturday’s game in Swansea
Ireland’s gladiator Peter O’Mahony bows out in Italian rugby’s colosseum
A player who gave so much – for that alone he will be remembered and celebrated
Perennial eligibility debate over rugby’s project players rears up again
The qualification maze might seem unsatisfactory to some but often it comes down to the personal preference of the player
Six Nations: Ireland’s foreign legion brings precious X-factor
As well as importing talent, Irish rugby has added value to players such as James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and Mack Hansen
‘We’re trying to be more clinical and accurate': Bundee Aki turns attention to Scotland
Connacht centre says Ireland need to improve if they are to prevail in Six Nations showdown in Murrayfield
Determined Ireland begin title defence with statement win over England
Side’s attack finds groove of Autumn Series, showcasing high-tempo, ball-in-hand game
Ireland thankful to be able to call on three centres of excellence
For Saturday’s Six Nations match against England, Simon Easterby has had the luxury of choosing two starters from Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose
Connacht happy to turn attention to Lyon challenge
Pete Wilkins says his side will ‘go for it’ against ‘unbelievably threatening’ French visitors
Connacht’s Bundee Aki pens contract extension in advance of URC clash against old foe Leinster
New Zealand-born centre, lauded by coach for his ‘calm’, is available for the game against unbeaten provincial rivals
Bundee Aki and James Ryan sign new IRFU contract extensions
Aki signs one-year deal to extend stay at Connacht while Ryan agrees three-year deal to stay at Leinster
Pat Lam on having the craic with Anthony Foley and bringing Bundee Aki to Ireland
The former Connacht and now Bristol coach talks to The Counter Ruck podcast ahead of the Champions Cup clash with Leinster
Andy Farrell and Ireland aiming to end the year on a high
Lions-bound Ireland coach relishing the chance to celebrate the IRFU’s 150th anniversary by taking on Joe Schmidt’s Australia
Better discipline and midfield competition: Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Fiji
Ireland’s improved discipline was in contrast to that of the Flying Fijians
Bundee Aki’s broad shoulders not enough to carry an off-colour Ireland against All Blacks
The Connacht centre time and again tried to drag his team over the gainline as he carried the fight to the land of his birth
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