O'Connell frustrated and disappointed by Ireland defeat Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell admitted that Saturday's comprehensive 42-19 defeat to New Zealand was both frustrating and disappointing. Rugby • 03 Jul 22
O'Connell: Ireland must react in 'hostile' Twickenham Ireland will have to learn by doing when they face England and there's little that can prepare them for the cacophony of noise when the … Rugby • 04 Mar 22
Henshaw good to go for Ireland's Twickenham trip Robbie Henshaw has passed his head injury assessment return-to-play protocols and will be available for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations clash against England on Saturday week. Rugby • 03 Mar 22
Quantity and quality: How Ireland's forwards attack The recent signs have been good, but Saturday's visit to Paris will represent a true test for Ireland's forward pack, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 11 Feb 22
Wycherley aims to act on O'Connell feedback It's a common refrain from those left out of Ireland squads, but Fineen Wycherley aims to impress Andy Farrell by getting stuck in with Munster … Rugby • 28 Jan 22
O'Connell rules himself out of Munster running Paul O'Connell has taken himself out of the running to become the next head coach of Munster, saying he's not experienced enough for a job … Rugby • 07 Jan 22
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 21
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 21
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 21
'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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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
