Paul O'Connell

Irish rugby union coach and former player

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Paul Jeremiah O'Connell is an Irish rugby union coach and former player. When he retired, he was Ireland's third most-capped player (108) and the eighteenth most-capped international player in rugby union history. During his career, O'Connell captained Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. He is now the forwards coach for the Ireland national men's team.

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O'Connell praises 'fantastic' Schmidt before reunion Paul O'Connell says "fantastic coach" Joe Schmidt's influence is still evident within the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's reunion at Aviva Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2024
Nienaber insight helping Ireland prepare for SA Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says the Irish squad are benefiting from the insight provided to Leinster players on South Africa by their World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2024
Ireland players feel fresh and ready - O'Connell Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says the Irish squad feel "fresh and ready" to face World Cup winners South Africa in their two-match Test series. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2024

'Sexton's legacy has helped Ireland in new era' Paul O'Connell credits Johnny Sexton for the growing number of leaders in the Ireland team, saying the ex-captain's legacy "lives on with us". BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024
O'Connell 'confident' Sexton's understudies can shine at highest level Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says he is confident Johnny Sexton's fly-half understudies can shine if called upon in the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2023
Sexton will feel uneasy about missing warm-up games - O'Connell Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell believes suspended captain Johnny Sexton will be concerned about his lack of game time ahead of the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 1, 2023

'I didn't look up to rugby players. I idolised Nadal' Ireland lock Ryan Baird on why he loves fishing, idolising Rafael Nadal, meeting Paul O'Connell and keeping an eye on South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2023
Favourites tag 'doesn't bother' Ireland - O'Connell Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says carrying the favourites tag "doesn't bother" the players while conceding the squad maybe tried to run away from it during his career. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023