James O'Connor rugby player
James O'Connor rugby player

James O'Connor

5th Jul 1990 1.80m/88kg Fly Half

Lealiifano enjoys winning comeback against dismal Pumas

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia were comfortable winners over Argentina in Brisbane, with all but five of the hosts' points coming from Christian Lealiifano.     Christian Lealiifano marked his emotional Australia...

Hooper excited by the return of 'outstanding' O'Connor

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James O'Connor has already impressed on his return to Australia training and Michael Hooper is keen to see him deliver on the pitch, too.     Australia captain Michael Hooper is excited to...

Thursday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Strong Fiji side named to face Japan   Fijians Head Coach John McKee has secured a wealth of experience in his match-day 23-member squad for the opening round of the World Rugby Pacific Nations...

Lealiifano, O'Connor named for Wallabies returns

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia are welcoming back Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor for their clash against Argentina.     Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor will make their Test returns after being...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen to lead the Springboks against New Zealand   Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks against the All Blacks on Saturday, when the two traditional rivals clash in...

Genia backs newly mature O'Connor to shine for Wallabies

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James O'Connor has put his party-boy lifestyle behind him as he seeks to reignite his Australia career.     O'Connor is in contention for his first Wallabies cap in six years when Argentina...

Australia under pressure as Cheika puts his job on the line

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia endured a miserable 2018 and there is no room for error in a World Cup year. But can their mixed bag of a squad succeed?     Minus two of their superstars for different reasons...

Rugby Championship News Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Huge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups   The Springboks and Wallabies face off at Ellis Park for the first time in almost 11 years with the Wallabies...

Thursday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

    Ten Changes To Fiji's Starting XV   Fiji Rugby Head Coach John McKee has named his Flying Fijians side for their final Pacific Series Test match against the Maori All Blacks...

Brad Thorn explains why James O'Connor's situation is different from Slipper and Karmichael Hunt

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black and now Reds head coach Brad Thorn has explained why he has signed James O'Connor despite his troubles in the past and why his situation is different from that of James Slipper and...