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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.
Oct 25, 2022 · That first Grand Slam in 61 years for Ireland will go down in Championship and sporting legend – and it’s no surprise that O’Connell was at the heart of it. In the tense 17-15 victory over Wales that clinched the clean sweep, O’Connell was a behemoth in the lineout, repeatedly pinching Welsh ball.
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 is an iconic figure, respected in and beyond the Rugby world and widely regarded as one of sport’s finest ambassadors. His rugby achievements are too numerous to mention, but include being Ireland’s third most-capped player of all time (108 caps, 28 as Captain); Triple Crown wins in 2006, 2007 and 2009; Six Nations Grand ...
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.
Oct 13, 2015 · You didn't need to see the replays to know Paul O'Connell's injury was a devastating one - all the evidence you required was there on the distressed face of a man who has spent his career...
Mar 27, 2015 · DUBLIN (AP) — Paul O’Connell has been named the Six Nations’ best player, less than a week after leading Ireland to successive championships. Tournament organizers announced the award on Friday, in a vote decided by the public and match statistics.
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.
Mar 10, 2021 · How forwards coach Paul O’Connell has already made Ireland better. Patience is a skill which Paul O’Connell is learning on the job. Now 41, the former Munster, Ireland and Lions lock was all action in his playing days. O’Connell was famed for his workrate on the pitch, but he was equally relentless off it.
Aug 2, 2023 · It tells us plenty about Paul O’Connell that in the build-up to the four World Cups in which he took part between 2003 and 2015, Ireland played 13 warm-up Tests and the former Irish captain...
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