The top 50 Irish players of the Six Nations era: 30-21 - The men who drove the green machine
5 years ago by Irish Independent30 – Jerry Flannery Connacht, Munster, Ireland (41 caps) Honours: Grand Slam 2009, Heineken Cup 2006, 2008, 2009 Another whose contribution was curtailed by a succession of injuries, Flannery was a superbly...
Paul O’Connell won’t rely on his aura for success
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIt was perhaps telling that when Andy Farrell was asked last week, what he wanted from Paul O’Connell as Ireland’s forwards coach, he simply said: “To be himself.”
O’Connell: It’s A Great Opportunity, I Feel I Can Offer Value
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsPaul O’Connell has said the opportunity to work under Andy Farrell in Ireland’s senior international coaching set-up was too good to resist. Having previously spent time with the Ireland squad...
O’Connell: It’s A Great Opportunity, I Feel I Can Offer Value
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsPaul O’Connell has said the opportunity to work under Andy Farrell in Ireland’s senior international coaching set-up was too good to resist. Having previously spent time with the Ireland squad...
Meet Ryan Baird – Irish rugby’s ‘next big thing’
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe 21-year-old lock, who has some impressive mentors at Leinster, talks to Tom English about his rugby journeyNew face: Leinster lock Ryan Baird during an Ireland session (Sportsfile/Getty Images)The...
Paul O’Connell’s First Press Conference As Ireland Forwards Coach
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs preparations continue for Ireland’s opening Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales, Paul O’Connell held his first press conference as Ireland Forwards Coach on Tuesday afternoon. Former...
Paul O’Connell’s First Press Conference As Ireland Forwards Coach
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs preparations continue for Ireland’s opening Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales, Paul O’Connell held his first press conference as Ireland Forwards Coach on Tuesday afternoon. Former...
Keith Wood voices thoughts on 2021 Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe scheduled 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa is still in limbo with the organisation and planning thrown into tatters by the Covid-19 pandemic. Ireland and Lions legend Keith Wood...
‘I felt I could immediately offer value to the coaches and players' - Paul O’Connell on new Ireland role
5 years ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell believes he can have an immediate impact on the Ireland squad, as he gets to grips with his new role as forwards coach.
Six Nations 2021: New Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell eyes instant impact
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says he accepted the job because he believed he could bring immediate value to the role.
