O'Connell: It's probably my last game at Thomond Paul O’Connell has admitted he may have played his last game in the Munster shirt at Thomond Park in their Pro12 win over Ospreys to further fuel speculation of retirement or even a switch abroad. Rugby • 23 May 15
O'Connell: It's probably my last game at Thomond Paul O’Connell has admitted he may have played his last game in the Munster shirt at Thomond Park in their Pro12 win over Ospreys to further fuel speculation of retirement or even a switch abroad. Rugby • 23 May 15
Paul O'Connell voted Players' Player of the Year Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has been voted the IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year. Robbie Henshaw was named Young Player of the Year for the third year in succession. Rugby • 14 May 15
Paul O'Connell voted Players' Player of the Year Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has been voted the IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year. Robbie Henshaw was named Young Player of the Year for the third year in succession. Rugby • 14 May 15
VIDEO: O'Connell is 90% sure on retirement date Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has revealed he consulted with Brian O’Driscoll in weighing up a retirement date and is 90% sure of when to call time on his career. Rugby • 29 Apr 15
VIDEO: O'Connell is 90% sure on retirement date Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has revealed he consulted with Brian O’Driscoll in weighing up a retirement date and is 90% sure of when to call time on his career. Rugby • 29 Apr 15
Toulon and Munster dismiss Paul O'Connell link Toulon have dismissed reports linking Ireland captain Paul O’Connell to the club as "pure speculation". Rugby • 21 Apr 15
Toulon and Munster dismiss Paul O'Connell link Toulon have dismissed reports linking Ireland captain Paul O’Connell to the club as "pure speculation". Rugby • 21 Apr 15
O'Connell: Retirement to be a 'difficult decision' Paul O’Connell has said that retirement is something he thinks about regularly and that deciding when to hang up his boots will be a ‘very difficult decision’. Rugby • 20 Apr 15
O'Connell: Retirement to be a 'difficult decision' Paul O’Connell has said that retirement is something he thinks about regularly and that deciding when to hang up his boots will be a ‘very difficult decision’. Rugby • 20 Apr 15
Paul O'Connell named Player of the Championship Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been named as Six Nations Player of the Championship. Six Nations • 27 Mar 15
Paul O'Connell named Player of the Championship Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been named as Six Nations Player of the Championship. Six Nations • 27 Mar 15
Paul O'Connell hails 'fantastic' Six Nations win Captain Paul O'Connell hailed Ireland's history-makers after Joe Schmidt's side secured back-to-back RBS 6 Nations titles for the first time since 1949. Rugby • 21 Mar 15
Paul O'Connell hails 'fantastic' Six Nations win Captain Paul O'Connell hailed Ireland's history-makers after Joe Schmidt's side secured back-to-back RBS 6 Nations titles for the first time since 1949. Rugby • 21 Mar 15
Analysis: Jackman on Ireland's leaders in Wales Ireland face a tough task in Wales but emotional intelligence and the leadership of Joe Schmidt can see them over the line, writes Bernard Jackman. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
Analysis: Jackman on Ireland's leaders in Wales Ireland face a tough task in Wales but emotional intelligence and the leadership of Joe Schmidt can see them over the line, writes Bernard Jackman. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
Cronin: O'Connell getting better with age Evergreen Paul O'Connell can still scale new heights ahead of notching his 100th Ireland cap in Saturday's pivotal RBS 6 Nations showdown in Wales, according to Sean Cronin. Six Nations • 10 Mar 15
Cronin: O'Connell getting better with age Evergreen Paul O'Connell can still scale new heights ahead of notching his 100th Ireland cap in Saturday's pivotal RBS 6 Nations showdown in Wales, according to Sean Cronin. Six Nations • 10 Mar 15
Paul O'Connell: Ireland are hitting new heights Paul O'Connell believes Ireland could be building the best Test side of his lengthy career as Joe Schmidt's men start to home in on an RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam. Rugby • 02 Mar 15
Paul O'Connell: Ireland are hitting new heights Paul O'Connell believes Ireland could be building the best Test side of his lengthy career as Joe Schmidt's men start to home in on an RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam. Rugby • 02 Mar 15
O'Connell's high praise for Lancaster's England Paul O'Connell believes England's class of 2015 are the strongest he has faced in his career - more powerful even than Sir Clive Woodward's 2003 World Cup winners. Six Nations • 28 Feb 15
O'Connell's high praise for Lancaster's England Paul O'Connell believes England's class of 2015 are the strongest he has faced in his career - more powerful even than Sir Clive Woodward's 2003 World Cup winners. Six Nations • 28 Feb 15
Kruis looking forward to duel with O'Connell England lock George Kruis admits facing Paul O'Connell was a "distant dream" when he joined the legions of travelling fans watching Ireland's talisman lead the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour. Six Nations • 25 Feb 15
Kruis looking forward to duel with O'Connell England lock George Kruis admits facing Paul O'Connell was a "distant dream" when he joined the legions of travelling fans watching Ireland's talisman lead the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour. Six Nations • 25 Feb 15
Paul O'Connell pleased with victory despite errors Ireland captain Paul O'Connell hailed a "massive" Six Nations win over France at the Aviva Stadium but felt the hosts had been guilty of making mistakes. Six Nations • 14 Feb 15
Paul O'Connell pleased with victory despite errors Ireland captain Paul O'Connell hailed a "massive" Six Nations win over France at the Aviva Stadium but felt the hosts had been guilty of making mistakes. Six Nations • 14 Feb 15
VIDEO: Paul O'Connell thinks Slam winner unlikely Paul O’Connell has predicted a close Six Nations Championship, and said that Ireland have developed great strength in depth coming into a World Cup year. Rugby • 29 Jan 15
VIDEO: Paul O'Connell thinks Slam winner unlikely Paul O’Connell has predicted a close Six Nations Championship, and said that Ireland have developed great strength in depth coming into a World Cup year. Rugby • 29 Jan 15
Paul O'Connell: Ireland can win the World Cup Paul O'Connell believes Ireland can win next year's Rugby World Cup, despite having less strength in depth than their Southern Hemisphere rivals. Rugby • 29 Dec 14
Paul O'Connell: Ireland can win the World Cup Paul O'Connell believes Ireland can win next year's Rugby World Cup, despite having less strength in depth than their Southern Hemisphere rivals. Rugby • 29 Dec 14
O’Gara calls for calmness amid Irish excitement Former outhalf Ronan O’Gara has sought to temper expectations following Ireland’s November Internationals success, saying Joe Schmidt’s side should have expected to beat South Africa and Australia. Rugby • 29 Nov 14
O’Gara calls for calmness amid Irish excitement Former outhalf Ronan O’Gara has sought to temper expectations following Ireland’s November Internationals success, saying Joe Schmidt’s side should have expected to beat South Africa and Australia. Rugby • 29 Nov 14
O'Connell rubbishes French Connection Paul O'Connell has claimed "there's been nothing done on my behalf" in the wake of rumours linking him with a move to France after next year's World Cup. Rugby • 21 Nov 14
O'Connell rubbishes French Connection Paul O'Connell has claimed "there's been nothing done on my behalf" in the wake of rumours linking him with a move to France after next year's World Cup. Rugby • 21 Nov 14
Schmidt lauds character of captain O'Connell Joe Schmidt has described Ireland captain Paul O'Connell as one of the most mentally tough players he has been involved with, after yet another outstanding performance on Saturday. Rugby • 10 Nov 14
Schmidt lauds character of captain O'Connell Joe Schmidt has described Ireland captain Paul O'Connell as one of the most mentally tough players he has been involved with, after yet another outstanding performance on Saturday. Rugby • 10 Nov 14
Captain O'Connell hails 'massive' win Captain Paul O'Connell hailed a "massive" victory for Ireland after they claimed the prized scalp of South Africa - but he also admitted there were plenty of things his side need to improve on. Rugby • 08 Nov 14
Captain O'Connell hails 'massive' win Captain Paul O'Connell hailed a "massive" victory for Ireland after they claimed the prized scalp of South Africa - but he also admitted there were plenty of things his side need to improve on. Rugby • 08 Nov 14
O'Connell hails Matfield as 'the best' Paul O'Connell believes "the best lineout forward in the world" Victor Matfield is better now than he was before his two-year break from rugby Rugby • 07 Nov 14
O'Connell hails Matfield as 'the best' Paul O'Connell believes "the best lineout forward in the world" Victor Matfield is better now than he was before his two-year break from rugby Rugby • 07 Nov 14
Matfield: O'Connell is greatest opponent Springboks talisman Victor Matfield has hailed Ireland captain Paul O'Connell as "the best player I've played against". Rugby • 04 Nov 14
Matfield: O'Connell is greatest opponent Springboks talisman Victor Matfield has hailed Ireland captain Paul O'Connell as "the best player I've played against". Rugby • 04 Nov 14
O'Connell not looking beyond autumn internationals Ireland captain Paul O’Connell admits that his playing days are numbered but even with a World Cup on the horizon he is adamant his focus is on the here and now. Rugby • 23 Sep 14
O'Connell not looking beyond autumn internationals Ireland captain Paul O’Connell admits that his playing days are numbered but even with a World Cup on the horizon he is adamant his focus is on the here and now. Rugby • 23 Sep 14
Munster set to unleash O'Connell against Zebre Paul O’Connell and Conor Murray are in line to make their first appearances of the season for Munster in Friday’s Pro12 game against Zebre in Thomond Park. Rugby • 15 Sep 14
Munster set to unleash O'Connell against Zebre Paul O’Connell and Conor Murray are in line to make their first appearances of the season for Munster in Friday’s Pro12 game against Zebre in Thomond Park. Rugby • 15 Sep 14
Eight changes for second Argentina Test Joe Schmidt has made eight changes, seven in personnel and one positional, to the side that beat Argentina 29-17 in Resistancia last Saturday for Ireland’s second Test against the Pumas. Rugby • 12 Jun 14
Eight changes for second Argentina Test Joe Schmidt has made eight changes, seven in personnel and one positional, to the side that beat Argentina 29-17 in Resistancia last Saturday for Ireland’s second Test against the Pumas. Rugby • 12 Jun 14
O'Connell wants to back up win Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has predicted another big battle next weekend when his side bids to back up their first ever victory in Argentina by overcoming the Pumas in the second Test. Rugby • 09 Jun 14
O'Connell wants to back up win Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has predicted another big battle next weekend when his side bids to back up their first ever victory in Argentina by overcoming the Pumas in the second Test. Rugby • 09 Jun 14
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