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Munster head coach, Johann van Graan, has refused to rule out the possibility of Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell joining his coaching ticket at the province in the near future. The South African signed a contract extension with the province last week that will see him remain in his post until 2022, however, he has indicated that he may look …

Paul O’Connell has confirmed that he is to step down from his coaching role at French club, Stade Francais at the end of the season. However, the former Ireland captain has reiterated that he is not leaving to take up another coaching role. In a statement O’Connell said; “I have decided not to stay beyond my contract year with the …

As a player Paul O’Connell saw it all, he captained Ireland at a Rugby World Cup, won Grand Slams with his country, was a three-time Lions tourist and lifted European Cups, on the field he ticked it all off. But since the start of this season the former Munster, Ireland and Lions skipper has added to the illustrious list by …

According to reports in Ireland, Paul O’Connell has taken up a coaching role in the Top 14.  O’Connell will join the Parisian outfit, Stade Francais, as their new forwards coach and he will join a background team which includes Heyneke Meyer, Pieter De Villiers, Julian Dupuy, John McFarland and Mike Prendergast. Prendergast coached Oyannax last season and previous to that, …

​Ireland's World Rugby Under-20 Championship campaign began in frustrating fashion with a narrow defeat to France.

Paul O'Connell says that Ireland shouldn't be afraid of all the talk about a Grand Slam and that he feels Joe Schmidt's men will embrace it.

Former Munster, Ireland and Lions captain Paul O’Connell is widely respected as one of the greatest players of the professional era in the country, and commands respect all over the globe. The 38-year-old made 108 appearances for Ireland, the last coming against France in the 2015 World Cup. Throughout his career, he was an inspiration in the pack, as he helped Ireland …

Paul O’ Connell on A Question of Sport… never forget.  After retiring from rugby in 2016, Paul O’Connell took some time to have a bit of a laugh with some TV appearances before eventually popping up on ‘A Question of Sport’. The former Ireland and Munster captain was quizzing alongside the likes of AP McCoy, Leon Osman and Matt Dawson …

After Saturday's masterclass against South Africa, we look at Ireland's greatest ever results in the autumn internationals.

Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has named Ireland as one of the favourites for the 2019 World Cup.

When Paul O’Connell had something to say in the dressing room or on the field, those he led stopped and listened. So, when he compared Lions captain Peter O’Mahony to an absolute giant of English rugby, we best take note. Having battled his way back from a year-long injury-enforced lay-off, Munster captain O’Mahony needed only one full match during the …

Paul O’Connell is widely regarded as one of the biggest legends of the game. For Young Munster, Munster, Ireland and the Lions, the Limerickman played every game with tremendous aggression, heart and sheer will to win.  For people who haven’t met the man, and that includes players, supporters or the general onlooker, it’s not hard to see why he might …

If there was ever a player to know what it takes to win a Lions series, then you don’t have to look further than Paul O’Connell. The Munster, Ireland and Lions legend has certainly experienced the dizzying highs and the devastating lows when it comes to wearing that famous red jersey.  From being a part of that ill-fated 2005 Tour …

As someone who coached the Lions on four separate tours (and played on two others), Sir Ian McGeechan is better qualified than most to give his opinion on the best players to don the famous red shirt. The former Scotland international was in charge of the Lions in 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2009 (as well as coaching the midweek games …

There’s a reason why the Lions haven’t won a series against the All Blacks since 1971 – mostly because it’s ridiculously difficult.  One only has to look back to the absolute battering the Lions received in 2005 to fully realise the task which Warren Gatland and the rest of his management have on their hands over the next few weeks. …

The penultimate round of 2017 Six Nations fixtures saw England claim the championship prize for the second year running, while Wales ground out a victory against Ireland to keep their chances of finishing second alive. As has been the case throughout the tournament, Lions shirt sponsors Standard Life Investments have enlisted legends Paul O’Connell, Martin Johnson, Shane Williams and Gavin …

As part of ALDI’s superb Kid Rugby Panel campaign, Munster and Ireland legend Paul O’Connell sat down with Sam, just nine years of age, for a brilliant interview. The former second-row discussed his notorious “manic aggression” speech from 2007, his appearance on A Question Of Sport in recent months that went viral and how fame treats him. O’Connell, as is …