All about the details - O'Connell's forward revolution In November 2020, Ireland's struggling forward pack reached their breaking point. But the arrival of Paul O'Connell has helped transform a set of forwards who ... Rugby • 12 Nov
Sexton up there with Shefflin and Keane - O'Connell Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says Johnny Sexton is up there with the greats of Irish sport, on the eve of the captain's 100th Test ... Rugby • 05 Nov
O'Gara will return when 'time is right' - Lenihan Ronan O'Gara will return to Irish shores when it suits him to do so and not a moment before, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 07 Apr
'Cranky at times' Sexton inspiring next generation He may be "cranky at times" but Johnny Sexton's attitude is "invaluable" to Ireland, says Paul O'Connell. Six Nations • 10 Mar
O'Connell expects Ireland to face 'best Scottish team' Paul O'Connell expects Ireland to face the "best Scottish team" in almost 20 years when the sides clash in Edinburgh on Sunday. Rugby • 09 Mar
Henderson: O'Connell improvement not about reinvention Ireland second row Iain Henderson discusses Paul O'Connell and John Fogarty's influence on the set-piece, his new contract with Ulster and the experience of captaining ... Rugby • 24 Feb
Ryan can get better and better, insists O'Connell James Ryan will become better with age, according to former Ireland lock Paul O'Connell. Rugby • 03 Feb
O'Connell targets immediate Ireland impact Paul O'Connell says Andy Farrell's job offer came as a surprise but the chance to return to international rugby was just too good to turn ... Rugby • 02 Feb
Contract delays leaving players in an unfair limbo The contract situation in Ireland is dragging on for too long - it must be sorted as soon as possible, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 02 Feb
Lenihan: O'Connell appointment a major plus for Ryan Donal Lenihan explains why Paul O'Connell's addition to Ireland's coaching staff will be beneficial to James Ryan on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast. Rugby • 13 Jan
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: O'Connell boost and European format Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy join Hugh Cahill on RTÉ Rugby Podcast to discuss Paul O'Connell joining the Ireland coaching staff, the Champions ... Rugby • 13 Jan
Paul O'Connell joins Ireland coaching team Former national team captain Paul O'Connell has been added to Andy Farrell's Ireland coaching team as forwards coach. Rugby • 07 Jan
Earls sees shades of O'Connell in stand-in skipper Ryan Keith Earls says stand-in Ireland captain James Ryan possesses similar qualities to legendary lock Paul O'Connell. Rugby • 18 Nov 20
O'Connell: Provinces will have to do more with less Paul O'Connell tells RTÉ's Game On that Irish provinces are going to have to learn to do more with fewer resources. Rugby • 30 Oct 20
Paul O'Connell: Irish rugby has that 'GAA mentality' Paul O'Connell believes much of his success with Munster and Ireland came from the "GAA mentality" that exists in Irish rugby. Rugby • 18 Apr 20
Ronan Kelleher glad to reconnect with Paul O'Connell Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher has been enjoying the experience of reconnecting with Paul O'Connell who coached him at Under-20 level. Rugby • 21 Feb 20
Sexton ready for main stage after Paulie & Bono show Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton is ready to take to the stage at Twickenham after a week of taking inspiration form Paul O'Connell and Bono. Rugby • 21 Feb 20
Farrell would be wise not to shed experienced names Too often players have been retired in the minds of some of the public before the player has stopped adding value, writes Jonny Holland Rugby • 21 Jan 20
O'Mahony ready to savour the moments in Japan Peter O'Mahony says he will try to enjoy the highs of his playing career a little more than he has done in the past as ... Rugby • 10 Sep 19
Munster 'hugely disappointed' as Flannery & Jones exit Munster have confirmed that coaches Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones are to leave the club at the end of the season. Rugby • 07 May 19
POC: Munster not an option until I gain more experience Paul O'Connell has ruled out a return to Munster in a coaching capacity in "the short-term future", and said he needs to garner more experience ... Rugby • 19 Apr 19
Paul O'Connell says au revoir to Stade Francais Paul O'Connell has confirmed he will leave Stade Francais at the end of the season but insists he has not lined up a coaching role ... Rugby • 26 Mar 19
O'Connell set to leave Stade Francais - report Paul O'Connell is ready to cut short his stay with Stade Francais, according to French broadcaster RMC. Rugby • 22 Mar 19
Irish abroad: Ryan's Racing sink O'Connell & Stade A look at how some of Ireland's exiles fared over the weekend. Rugby • 30 Sep 18
O'Connell has no coaching master plan for the future Paul O'Connell says he still has no grand plan for his future in coaching - unlike his former Munster and Ireland team mate Ronan O'Gara. Rugby • 19 Sep 18
