Chris Henry: Heart-breaking injuries will give us extra motivation to perform
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentChris Henry has admitted that Ireland will be using the serious injuries to Paul O’Connell and Peter O’Mahony as motivation for this Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
Paul O’Connell’s international career ends with injury against France
1 decade ago by The TimesPaul O’Connell’s career in international rugby has reached a sad but predictable end after he pulled out of Ireland’s World...
Rugby World Cup: Sir Clive Woodward could have say in RFU's England review
1 decade ago by The TelegraphChief exec Ritchie to canvass wide range of opinions on England, as James Haskell calls for rethink of overseas players rule
Mike McCarthy gets the nod to replace O'Connell
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster’s Mike McCarthy has been called up to replace Paul O’Connell in the Ireland squad.
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell's World Cup and Test career ended by torn hamstring sustained against France
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIreland captain's international career is over thanks to a torn hamstring suffered in World Cup win over France
'The greatest leader, inspirational': Brian O'Driscoll leads tributes to Paul O'Connell #ThanksPaulie
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith the news that Paul O'Connell has played his last game for his country came an avalanche of tributes with Brian O'Driscoll leading the way.
O'Connell To Undergo Surgery And Ruled Out Of RWC
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland captain Paul O'Connell suffered a significant hamstring injury during the 24-9 Pool D win over France and will undergo surgery this week.
Confirmed: Paul O'Connell's Ireland career is over as he faces surgery this week
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell's World Cup and Test career are at an end after Ireland confirmed their talisman lock must undergo surgery on his torn hamstring.
O'Brien will be punished - but Pape deserved what he got
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhat Sean O'Brien did in punching Pascal Pape was stupid but neither cheap nor indefensible.
'There's nothing to do there' - Aussies reject chance to take England's hotel
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA senior member of Australia's coaching staff has said that the Wallabies rejected the option to take over England's Surrey training camp at Pennyhill Park because there was "nothing to do out there".
