Paul O’Connell names Wales legend as his most cherished jersey swap
‘I loved him as a player’ Paul O’Connell was one of the fiercest competitors to ever pull on a red [Munster], green [Ireland] or red [Lions] jersey. Off the pitch, though, and when the game was settled, he was just a massive fan of the game, and had his own favourite players too. The former […]
2 years ago
‘He’s got an aura about him’ – Big calls as Kyle Sinckler selects his ‘Ultimate Pack’
“I’ve probably watched every single speech, that’s online, of Paul O’Connell.” Paul O’Connell may not look back too fondly, these days, on his ‘Fear of God’ dressing room speech, but Kyle Sinckler cannot get enough. The Harlequins, England and Lions prop was a guest of Sean O’Brien and Alex Goode, on the latest House of Rugby, […]
4 years ago
‘One of my best Lions memories’ – Justin Tipuric on a truly unforgettable team-talk
“Still, to this day, that is one of my best Lions memories.” It is almost nine years on from the British & Irish Lions heading Down Under to get back on winning track. Justin Tipuric will never forget the words of Paul O’Connell, early on that journey. In 2013, Tipuric was selected for his first […]
4 years ago
When Paul O’Connell laid down the law to Murray and O’Mahony on Munster team bus
The ‘red mist’ immediately descended
7 years ago
Here’s how Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell reacted to Ireland’s incredible win
Oh what a night
10 years ago
Paul O’Connell provides the single greatest moment in the history of A Question of Sport
How the hell did he manage this?
10 years ago