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Paul Jeremiah O'Connell (born 20 October 1979) is an Irish former rugby union player and coach. When he retired, he was Ireland's third most-capped player (108) [1] and the eighteenth most-capped international player in rugby union history.
Paul O’Connell is an iconic figure, respected in and beyond the Rugby world and widely regarded as one of sport’s finest ambassadors.
Oct 13, 2015 · Scarily committed, a colossus and an inspiration - Paul O'Connell's Ireland career is over but his place in the pantheon is assured.
Oct 25, 2022 · He is Ireland’s fifth most capped player with 108 international appearances, won seven more for the British & Irish Lions, was an IRB Player of the Year nominee in 2006 and retired as one of the most universally admired European internationals ever.
Jan 7, 2021 · Former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has returned to the international set-up as forwards coach. The appointment of the legendary lock sees Simon Easterby move to the position of defence coach.
Feb 10, 2016 · In an RBS 6 Nations career that spanned 14 years, three titles and one Grand Slam, Paul O’Connell terrified opponents, tormented opposition line-outs and led his country with ferocious passion. The Limerick man announced his retirement from all rugby after failing to recover from his hamstring injury sustained in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup ...
Mar 10, 2015 · What is Ireland captain Paul O'Connell really like? Those who know him best explain what has taken him to the top of the game
Paul O’Connell. Forwards Coach. Recognised as one of the best second rows in world rugby during his playing career, O’Connell captained Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. Paul was part of the 2009 Grand Slam team and captained Ireland to the Six Nations title in 2015.
Paul O'Connell was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021. Born 20 October 1979, Paul O'Connell spent most of his youth swimming and only started playing rugby seriously at the age of 16. However, he still represented Ireland at under-age level.
The revelatory autobiography of a rugby colossus: Paul O'Connell, synonymous with passion, heart & determination, as well as the thinking man's rugby player.
