Bundee Aki and James Ryan pen new IRFU deals

The deal brings an end to speculation on Aki's future in both the green of Connacht and Ireland, with the 34-year-old previously linked to a move to Top 14 outfit Toulon. 

STAYING PUT: Bundee Aki has signed a new one-year contract extension and will remain in Ireland with Connacht Rugby until the end of the 2025/26 season. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho

Ireland internationals Bundee Aki and James Ryan have signed new IRFU central contracts. 

Aki has signed a new one-year contract extension and will remain in Ireland with Connacht until the end of the 2025/26 season, while Ryan will remain at Leinster until the end of the 2027/28 campaign.