Paul O'Connell

O'Connell - Our own fault
Sunday 5th February 19:13

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell believes his team only had themselves to blame for the defeat to Wales in Dublin.

'Hell of a win' for O'Connell
Saturday 10th December 18:29

Munster captain Paul O'Connell was delighted to see his side claim a closely-fought Heineken Cup victory over the Scarlets.

O'Connell's battle cry
Thursday 15th September 15:26

Paul O'Connell says Ireland must stir their emotions if they are to stand any chance of beating Australia.

O'Connell blow for Munster
Tuesday 5th April 07:55

Munster will be without skipper Paul O'Connell for their Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final clash with Brive.

Jones braced for Irish duo
Wednesday 9th March 17:22

Wales lock Alun-Wyn Jones is preparing for a fierce examination from Ireland's second-row duo Donncha O'Callaghan and Paul O'Connell.

Skysports.com XV
Monday 14th February 09:34

Skysports.com picks out the team of the weekend from the second round of the RBS Six Nations.

Munster appeal O'Connell ban
Wednesday 22nd December 09:13

Munster are to appeal against the four-week ban handed out to Paul O'Connell.

O'Connell handed suspension
Thursday 16th December 12:58

Munster lock Paul O'Connell has been handed a four-week ban for striking Ospreys flanker Jonathan Thomas.

O'Connell ruled out
Wednesday 6th October 08:58

Talismanic forward Paul O'Connell has admitted he will miss Ireland's autumn internationals.

O'Connell and Best miss out
Friday 28th May 17:57

Paul O'Connell and Rory Best have been ruled out of Ireland's tour of New Zealand and Australia because of injury.

Irish upbeat on O'Connell
Wednesday 19th May 08:59

Ireland will give Paul O'Connell every chance to prove his fitness for their tour to Australia and New Zealand.

O'Connell loses fitness race
Friday 30th April 09:14

Munster captain Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the Heineken Cup semi-final with Biarritz.

O'Connell - Great day for Munster
Sunday 20th December 18:13

Paul O'Connell reckons Munster offered their critics a perfect riposte with their 37-14 Heineken Cup victory against Perpignan.

Skipper calls for Lions pride
Wednesday 1st July 17:09

Lions captain Paul O'Connell has promised a spirited showing in the final Test against South Africa.

O'Connell - Tough to take
Saturday 27th June 16:19

Captain Paul O'Connell has spoken of his frustration at the Lions' failure to see off South Africa on Saturday.

O'Connell - We can win
Thursday 18th June 13:53

British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell believes the Test side have enough in their locker to beat South Africa on Saturday.

Geech salutes Lions patience
Wednesday 10th June 21:46

Ian McGeechan applauded his Lions for the fortitude they showed against the Sharks in Durban.

O'Connell stays focused
Wednesday 27th May 07:49

Paul O'Connell is concentrating on the here and now as he attempts to lead the Lions to another famous tour win in South Africa.

O'Connell - Pride at stake
Monday 25th May 15:09

Lions captain Paul O'Connell has urged his players to restore the pride lost during the 2005 tour of New Zealand.

O'Connell - Lions win the 'next level'
Tuesday 19th May 08:11

Paul O'Connell says victory in South Africa is the "next level" for players who have savoured Six Nations and Heineken Cup success.

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