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]

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
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Auckland 14 (0)
2024– Chiefs 1 (5)
Correct as of 9 April 2024

Early career

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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

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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]

References

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  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.
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