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Schmidt adds O'Connor to Wallabies squad ahead of Lions

Australia coach Joe Schmidt called up experienced out-half James O'Connor into his squad for the three tests against the British & Irish Lions on Friday after losing Noah Lolesio for the series.

Rugby • 11 Jul

Former party boy O'Connor no longer out and about

Former Australia bad boy James O'Connor is sticking close to the team hotel and no longer heading out on nocturnal adventures as he bids to reignite his Wallabies career, according to scrumhalf Will Genia.

Rugby • 23 Jul 19

James O'Connor won the last of his 44 Test caps in 2013

Wallaby World Cup boost as O'Connor returns home

James O'Connor looks set to challenge for World Cup selection after agreeing a deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union.

Rugby • 16 Jul 19

O'Connor stood down by Toulon

Former Wallaby James O'Connor has been stood down by Toulon and the French club will decide on his playing future next week following his detention by Paris police for an alleged attempt to buy cocaine.

Rugby • 01 Mar 17

James O'Connor's international career appears to be over

Toulon's James O'Connor in drug arrest

Two weeks after declaring himself "mature" and ready to reclaim his Wallabies jersey, James O'Connor's international hopes turned to dust in the holding cell of a Paris police station at the weekend.

Rugby • 27 Feb 17

Ali Williams (R) pictured winning the Top 14 with Toulon

Williams suspended by Racing after cocaine bust

Former New Zealand international Ali Williams has been suspended by French club Racing 92 after he was arrested in possession of cocaine.

Rugby • 26 Feb 17

The Reds said O'Connor is likely to return to Europe to continue his rugby career

Troubled James O'Connor let go by Queensland

Troubled Australian utility back James O'Connor looks to have ended his rugby career in his homeland after he was released from his contract with the Queensland Reds.

Rugby • 13 Oct 15

James O'Connor will play for Exiles until end of season

O'Connor to debut against Northampton

James O'Connor will make his London Irish debut against Aviva Premiership rivals Northampton at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday.

Rugby • 01 Nov 13

James O'Connor: 'London Irish offered me an environment that I felt comfortable with'

London Irish confirm O'Connor signing

London Irish have confirmed the signing of Australia international James O'Connor until the end of the season.

Rugby • 29 Oct 13

James O'Connor had his ARU contract cancelled last month

London Irish wait on O'Connor decision

Australia star James O'Connor will make a decision on whether to sign for London Irish in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Rugby • 27 Oct 13

James O'Connor was recently ejected from Perth airport following an incident

O'Connor released from ARU contract

Australia back James O'Connor has accepted an early release from the final year of his Australian Rugby Union contract.

Rugby • 03 Oct 13

James O'Connor has been removed from the Australia squad

O'Connor dropped after airport allegations

Australia back James O'Connor has been stood down from the Wallabies squad ahead of Rugby Championship games against South Africa and Argentina.

Rugby • 20 Sep 13

James O'Connor may be in hot water with the ARU

ARU probe O'Connor airport reports

The Australian Rugby Union is investigating reports that Wallabies winger James O'Connor was escorted by police from Perth airport last weekend after being refused access to a flight because airline staff said he was intoxicated.

Rugby • 19 Sep 13

James O'Connor