The Irish Times

Munster enlist services of renowned sports psychologist Caroline Currid

Sligo native has enjoyed considerable success with four All-Ireland-winning counties

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 06:00

Paul O’Connell appointed Ireland forwards coach

Former captain joins Andy Farrell’s coaching ticket with the 2021 Six Nations looming

Thu Jan 07 2021 - 11:54

Paul O’Connell joins coaching staff at Stade Francais

Former Ireland captain to take charge of the forwards at Top 14 club

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 15:28

Paul O’Connell confirmed as assistant coach with Irish U-20s

Former Ireland captain joins Noel McNamara, Ambrose Conboy and Tom Tierney

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 10:36

Irish Funds charity initiative heads for €1m funding mark

The basis.point youth-education project is expected to reach the figure next year

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 05:00

Munster confirm Paul O’Connell has returned in advisory role

‘We certainly couldn’t let this resource and opportunity go’ - former captain is back

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 10:42

Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke to enlist help of Jürgen Klopp

Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell another target as motivational speaker

Tue May 17 2016 - 00:29

Paul O’Connell shoots up ‘admired’ list, survey shows

Rugby player third in sports rankings, as Gaybo takes second spot among broadcasters

Thu Oct 15 2015 - 09:58

Confirmed: Paul O’Connell’s World Cup is over

Unable to walk, with searing pain shooting up his leg, he was ‘beaming from ear to ear’

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 10:39

Paul O’Connell braced for physical encounter with Italy

Ireland captain partners ‘beast’ Iain Henderson in the secondrow at Olympic Stadium

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 14:24

Wales edge Ireland in bruising World Cup warm-up

Frustration for Paul O’Connell on final international appearance in Ireland

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 18:23

Andrew Trimble ruled out of Scotland World Cup warm-up game

Marty Moore and Luke Fitzgerald available after recovering from shoulder injuries

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 14:47

Donnacha Ryan ready to put best foot forward after injury frustration

Munster stalwart is delighted to be fighting fit and back in the Ireland frame

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 08:25

Rob Kearney urges fans not to buy into World Cup hype

Ireland’s back-to-back Six Nations wins have been rather fortuitous, says full-back

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 22:00

Paul O’Connell named by peers as Player of the Year

Ireland and Munster secondrow wants to be ‘a symbol for older players’

Thu May 14 2015 - 09:27

Paul O’Connell named Six Nations Player of the Tournament

Captain played starring role on the pitch and through his leadership as Ireland claimed back-to-back Championships

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 16:35

Wins for Irish men’s and women’s rugby teams mark a special sporting weekend

Matches underline the robust health of the game notwithstanding real fears about concussion injuries and the physicality issue

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 00:00

Ireland centurion Paul O’Connell looking to roll back years at the Millennium

Skipper relishing leading side against Wales on landmark occasion

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 16:27

Rob Howley: Ireland ‘accurate in everything that they do’

Former scrumhalf highlights clash between Alun-Wyn Jones and Paul O’Connell as key

Thu Mar 05 2015 - 16:53

Paul O’Connell not codding himself over retirement

‘Yeah I’d say that’s probably my last home Six Nations match against England’ says Ireland skipper

Sun Mar 01 2015 - 19:38

Ronan O’Gara sees Sexton hitting ‘a new level’ in coming years

Former Munster and Ireland outhalf says current number 10 still has more to offer

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 11:28

Jamie Heaslip could miss rest of Six Nations with suspected broken vertebrae

Ireland No 8 got a knee in the back from French lock Pascal Pape

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 21:31

Donncha O’Callaghan cited for incident with Ulster’s Stuart Olding

Munster secondrow proved nuisance to Ulster at Thomond Park

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 14:24

Joe Schmidt taken to hospital after Ireland win

New Zealander taken for tests after being hit with suspected bout of appendicitis

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 20:36

Joe Schmidt praises courage of Irish players after famous win over South Africa

Ireland coach not racing ahead of himself after great start to November campaign

Sat Nov 08 2014 - 20:27

Ireland call upon Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne

Schmidt: 'I do think that centres are interchangeable. With Robbie and Jared you may see a bit of that'

Thu Nov 06 2014 - 14:29

Tommy Bowe impressed by ‘classy’ Garry Ringrose

World Under-20 Player of the Year nominee turns heads when drafted into Ireland camp

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 15:52

Paul O’Connell happy with tour success if not performances

Ireland captain already looking forward to having a full pre-season

Sun Jun 15 2014 - 18:44

Paul O’Connell admits Ireland must limit mistakes in second Test

Ireland captain not surprised with Argentina’s physical approach

Sun Jun 08 2014 - 13:02

O'Connell anxious that Ireland hit the ground running in Argentina

Schmidt’s men busy straight away as as Saturday’s first Test looms

Tue Jun 03 2014 - 01:01

Paul O’Connell says Ireland are well prepared for Argentina Tests

Upcoming departure of forwards coach John Plumtree will not impact on tour

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 20:07

Pressure off Ulster as they go to Munster’s fortress

Both sides make widespread changes but Rob Penney's side still expected to run up big score

Sat May 10 2014 - 04:00

Munster see off Treviso to move back into second spot

Tries from Keith Earls and James Downey in scrappy Thomond Park clash

Sat Mar 22 2014 - 21:53

Paul O’Connell credits Joe Schmidt with bringing clarity to Irish game

Captain hails massive impact new coach has brought to job in his first season

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 13:57