Paul O'Connell

Andy Farrell will lead the Lions to Australia, leaving the IRFU with a tough choice

Even before Warren Gatland went to pass the baton, a decision had already been reached. Andy Farrell is lined up to coach the British & Irish Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. It is just a matter of when the official announcement will be made. The Ireland head coach was earmarked for the job […]

Even before Warren Gatland went to pass the baton, a decision had already been reached. Andy Farrell is lined up to coach the British & Irish Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. It is just a matter of when the official announcement will be made. The Ireland head coach was earmarked for the job […]

2 years ago

Cardiff conversation that proved Paul O’Connell always put the team first

“I always remember thinking, ‘Flip, that just shows the mark of the man’.” Paul O’Connell was earmarked for captaincy of Munster and Ireland from an early age. Although he did not succeed Anthony Foley as Munster captain until 2007, he had already led Ireland out in the Six Nations three years prior. The Limerick native […]

“I always remember thinking, ‘Flip, that just shows the mark of the man’.” Paul O’Connell was earmarked for captaincy of Munster and Ireland from an early age. Although he did not succeed Anthony Foley as Munster captain until 2007, he had already led Ireland out in the Six Nations three years prior. The Limerick native […]

5 years ago

Liam Griffin on the spa-going farmer won over by Paul O’Connell in a bathrobe

One hesitant spa-goer didn’t want to wear a robe. Having successfully led Wexford to win the All-Ireland in 1996, Liam Griffin is a man who knows how to succeed in the world of sport. His experience at the helm of a senior hurling team is what helped his transition into the world of business. Liam […]

One hesitant spa-goer didn’t want to wear a robe. Having successfully led Wexford to win the All-Ireland in 1996, Liam Griffin is a man who knows how to succeed in the world of sport. His experience at the helm of a senior hurling team is what helped his transition into the world of business. Liam […]

7 years ago

Paul O’Connell looks set to take up a coaching role in France

A move which has surprised many. Paul O’Connell will take up a role coaching with State Francais in the Top 14 in France next season. The former Munster, Ireland and Lions captain will join forces with his former teammate Mike Prendergast on the Parisian club’s coaching ticket next season. ✍☘ Le @SFParisRugby est fier d’annoncer […]

A move which has surprised many. Paul O’Connell will take up a role coaching with State Francais in the Top 14 in France next season. The former Munster, Ireland and Lions captain will join forces with his former teammate Mike Prendergast on the Parisian club’s coaching ticket next season. ✍☘ Le @SFParisRugby est fier d’annoncer […]

8 years ago

“Ireland can win the World Cup” – Paul O’Connell reckons Schmidt’s boys can go all the way

Paulie’s feeling confident. Paul O’Connell – Irish Rugby legend and widely regarded as one of the sport’s finest ambassadors – is certain that Ireland can win the World Cup next year Speaking on Mario’s Sunday Roast on Today FM this week, the Limerick-native said: “They (Ireland) are definitely the second best team right now in the world.” […]

Paulie’s feeling confident. Paul O’Connell – Irish Rugby legend and widely regarded as one of the sport’s finest ambassadors – is certain that Ireland can win the World Cup next year Speaking on Mario’s Sunday Roast on Today FM this week, the Limerick-native said: “They (Ireland) are definitely the second best team right now in the world.” […]

8 years ago

Kyle Sinckler was absolutely obsessed with Paul O’Connell on the Lions Tour

Can’t blame the lad

8 years ago