Sione Ahio

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Sione Ahio
Date of birth (2001-01-29) 29 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight121 kg (267 lb; 19 st 1 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Chiefs, Auckland
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– Auckland 14 (0)
2024– Chiefs 1 (5)
Correct as of 9 April 2024

Sione Ahio (born 29 January 2001) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Chiefs and Auckland. His preferred position is prop. [1]

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Early career

Ahio attended Liston College where he played rugby. [2] He plays his club rugby for Waitemata. [3] He was selected for the New Zealand U20s in 2021. [4]

Professional career

Ahio has represented Auckland in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC. [5] He was named in the Chiefs squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. [6]

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References

  1. "Sione Ahio". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. "Auckland Rugby's future bright after New Zealand Rugby announcement". Auckland Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. "Eight Blues players selected for New Zealand Under 20's" . Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. "Black jersey beckons for Under 20s talent". All Blacks. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  5. "Auckland Rugby names squad to compete in 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC" (Press release). Auckland Rugby. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  6. "Gallagher Chiefs squad named for 2024" (Press release). Chiefs. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.