## bundee Aki Suspension
bundee Aki has been suspended for three Six Nations matches following a disciplinary hearing related to his conduct after a United Rugby Championship (URC) game. Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced the suspension on January 24, 2024.
### URC Disciplinary Process & Initial Ban
the URC initially imposed a six-game ban wiht two games suspended, stemming from “verbal abuse and disrespect” directed towards match officials after Connacht’s URC loss to Leinster on january 6, 2024. United rugby Championship details the incident and sanction. The self-reliant disciplinary committee found Aki engaged with the match officials multiple times following the game.
### Six Nations Impact & Ireland Training Camp
Aki will miss Ireland’s Six Nations fixtures against France (February 2nd), Italy (February 10th), and England (february 17th). RTÉ Sport reports on the impact to the Irish team. He did not travel with the Ireland squad to their pre-tournament training camp in Portugal, and the IRFU initiated an internal investigation. IRFU statement confirms this.
### Mitigating Factors & Previous Record
The disciplinary committee acknowledged Aki’s regret but did not apply mitigation due to his prior disciplinary record and lack of a plea. URC statement outlines the reasoning behind the decision. This suggests previous incidents of similar misconduct influenced the severity of the sanction.
### Connacht Rugby & upcoming Fixtures
aki will also miss Connacht’s URC game against Zebre on January 27, 2024. Connacht Rugby released a statement regarding the suspension. As of January 28, 2026, there have been no further updates regarding the suspension or the internal IRFU investigation. IRFU website remains the primary source for updates.
