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'He's a born winner, he's a competitor,' says Ronan O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara: Farrell can help fill O'Connell void

New defence coach Andy Farrell can help fill the void in the Ireland set-up after the retirement of Paul O’Connell, according to Ronan O’Gara.

Rugby • 08 Jan 16

Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal with new signing Paul O’Connell

Paul O'Connell unveiled as Toulon player

Paul O'Connell has been unveiled as a Toulon player at a press conference in Stade Mayol.

Rugby • 18 Dec 15

Paul O'Connell honoured by the university he studied at

Honorary doctorate for rugby legend O'Connell

Ireland rugby legend Paul O’Connell has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by the University of Limerick.

Rugby • 05 Nov 15

Paul O'Connell has been ruled out for up to eight months

Paul O'Connell out for up to eight months

Paul O’Connell will be out for up to eight months with the hamstring injury he sustained in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup clash with France last month.

Rugby • 09 Feb 16

Joe Schmidt: 'He’s a good lad as well, he likes a bit of craic'

Schmidt: Craic-loving O'Connell leaves 'big hole'

Craic-loving Paul O’Connell’s absence leaves a “big hole” in the Ireland team, according to coach Joe Schmidt.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 14 Oct 15

Paul O'Connell's international career died on the battlefield of Cardiff

Paul O'Connell: Five standout moments

A look back at five of the finest moments in the colourful career of Paul O'Connell.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 13 Oct 15

Sean O'Brien and Paul O'Connell warming up before the win over France

Ireland brace for Pumas clash without pack leaders

Ireland are bracing themselves to face Argentina in the World Cup quarter-final without pivotal pack leaders Paul O'Connell, Peter O'Mahony and Sean O'Brien.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 13 Oct 15

Injury ends Paul O'Connell's Ireland career

Paul O'Connell has played his last game for Ireland. It was confirmed this morning that a severe hamstring injury sustained against France will see him miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 13 Oct 15

Ireland survived injuries to Paul O'Connell, Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony to run out 24-9 winners

Heaslip and Henry confident Ireland can cope

After injury-depleted Ireland powered past South Africa a year ago, captain Paul O'Connell said their deep squad was an "excellent place to be" and the Six Nations champions underlined that again on Sunday when they out-muscled France.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 15

Ruddock replaces O'Mahony in Ireland RWC squad

Rhys Ruddock has been called up to the Ireland RWC squad in place of the injured Peter O’Mahony, while Paul O'Connell and Johnny Sexton will learn their fate after scans this afternoon.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 15

Paul O'Connell's international career looks to be over

Healy: Ireland will chase RWC glory for O'Connell

Cian Healy has admitted Ireland will chase Rugby World Cup glory to honour captain Paul O'Connell's glittering Test career.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 15

Paul O'Connell sustained an injury just before half-time against France

O'Connell's Irish career in doubt after injury

There are fears that Paul O'Connell may have played his last game for Ireland after being stretchered off during Ireland's Rugby World Cup Pool D win over France.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 12 Oct 15

Paul O'Connell will captain Ireland from the second row

O'Connell: We haven't kept anything up our sleeve

Paul O'Connell insists Ireland have not kept their powder dry at the World Cup in a bid to outwit France in today's crucial World Cup battle.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 15

Paul O'Connell trains on Tuesday at Celtic Manor

O'Connell outlines Ireland forward shortcomings

Paul O'Connell has fired up Ireland's forwards for Sunday's pivotal battle with France by detailing all their World Cup shortcomings.

Rugby • 07 Oct 15

Paul O'Connell is relishing the excitement and buzz of this World Cup

O'Connell braced for bruising Italy showdown

Paul O'Connell expects Ireland to be "battered up front and pushed to the limit" by Italy in Sunday's crucial World Cup encounter at London's Olympic Stadium.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 03 Oct 15

Paul O'Connell and the Ireland squad board the plane at Dublin Airport

O'Connell hopeful Ireland can achieve potential

Ireland's Paul O'Connell has said he hopes to help the side finally achieve their potential at the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 16 Sep 15

Paul O'Connell paid tribute to the Irish fans after the game

O'Connell warns Ireland have 'a lot to work on'

Paul O’Connell admitted Ireland have “a lot to work on” after a disappointing defeat to Wales at the Aviva Stadium in their penultimate World Cup warm-up match.

Rugby • 29 Aug 15

Ireland captain signed for Toulon yesterday

O'Connell 'changed beyond belief' in later career

Reggie Corrigan has praised Paul O'Connell's 'quite amazing' recovery from career-threatening injuries during the later stage of his career.

Rugby • 16 Jun 15

Paul O'Connell had previously confirmed that he will be leaving Munster and Ireland

Toulon owner confirms Paul O'Connell signing

Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has confirmed to RTÉ Sport that Paul O’Connell has signed a two-year deal with the French club.

Rugby • 16 Jun 15

Paul O'Connell has been linked with a move to Toulon

O'Connell hailed by former team-mates

Alan Quinlan and Mike Prendergast have paid tribute to their former Munster team-mate Paul O'Connell after the Limerick man confirmed his intention to leave the province this summer.

Rugby • 03 Jun 15

Paul O'Connell will retire from international rugby after the World Cup

Paul O'Connell to make Irish exit after World Cup

Paul O'Connell will play his final game for Ireland at the Rugby World Cup after the IRFU confirmed that he will retire from the international game after this year's show piece tournament in England.

Rugby • 02 Jun 15

Paul O'Connell walks past the Pro12 trophy after losing to Warriors

Paul O'Connell looking forward to summer holidays

Paul O’Connell gave little away about his future at club level after Munster’s defeat to Glasgow in the Pro12 final and says he will focus on preparing for Ireland’s World Cup campaign.

Rugby • 31 May 15

Pro12 Final Preview: Munster v Glasgow

Munster must dictate the structure of this clash if they are overcome the absence of some vitally important players against the Glasgow Warriors, writes Brendan Cole.

Rugby • 31 May 15

Paul O'Connell is reportedly heading for the south of France

O'Connell set to confirm move to Toulon

Paul O’Connell is reportedly ready to sign a two-year contract with French club Toulon.

Rugby • 29 May 15

Paul O'Connell and Joe Schmidt before Ireland's game against Australia last November

Schmidt hails O'Connell's hunger for improvement

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has paid tribute to Paul O’Connell, who is widely expected to play his final game for Munster in the Pro12 final against Glasgow this Saturday.

Rugby • 27 May 15

Paul OConnell

Ronan O'Gara: Farrell can help fill O'Connell void

Paul O'Connell unveiled as Toulon player

Honorary doctorate for rugby legend O'Connell

Paul O'Connell out for up to eight months

Schmidt: Craic-loving O'Connell leaves 'big hole'

Paul O'Connell: Five standout moments

Ireland brace for Pumas clash without pack leaders

Injury ends Paul O'Connell's Ireland career

Heaslip and Henry confident Ireland can cope

Ruddock replaces O'Mahony in Ireland RWC squad

Healy: Ireland will chase RWC glory for O'Connell

O'Connell's Irish career in doubt after injury

O'Connell: We haven't kept anything up our sleeve

O'Connell outlines Ireland forward shortcomings

O'Connell braced for bruising Italy showdown

O'Connell hopeful Ireland can achieve potential

O'Connell warns Ireland have 'a lot to work on'

O'Connell 'changed beyond belief' in later career

Toulon owner confirms Paul O'Connell signing

O'Connell hailed by former team-mates

Paul O'Connell to make Irish exit after World Cup

Paul O'Connell looking forward to summer holidays

Pro12 Final Preview: Munster v Glasgow

O'Connell set to confirm move to Toulon

Schmidt hails O'Connell's hunger for improvement