Paul O'Connell
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell announces retirement plans
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is to retire from international rugby after the Rugby World Cup.
Jun 2, 15:38
Top five contenders for 2015 Rugby World Cup
With less than 150 days to go until the Rugby World Cup gets underway, Sports Mole looks at the five leading contenders to go all the way.
Apr 22, 11:58
Toulon: 'We have not signed Paul O'Connell'
Toulon insist that Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has not agreed to join the French club.
Apr 21, 16:32
Ireland's Paul O'Connell named RBS Six Nations Player of the Championship
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is voted the RBS Player of the Championship after helping guide his side to Six Nations glory.
Mar 27, 16:47
England quartet shortlisted for Six Nations award
England lead the way in the Six Nations Player of the Tournament shortlist as George Ford, Jonathan Joseph, Billy Vunipola and Ben Youngs are nominated for the award.
Mar 23, 16:45
Victorious Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell "very proud" of Six Nations triumph
Paul O'Connell says that he is "very proud" of his Ireland teammates for the spirit that they showed to claim back-to-back Six Nations titles.
Mar 22, 07:24
Paul O'Connell: 'Saturday showdown a great advert for Six Nations'
After leading his team to back-to-back Six Nations titles, Ireland captain Paul O'Connell credits England with the performance of the tournament against France.
Mar 21, 23:26
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt heaps praise on captain Paul O'Connell
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says that captain Paul O'Connell was a key reason for their Six Nations success.
Mar 21, 22:52
Victorious Ireland captain Paul O'Connell: 'Bizarre way to win Six Nations'
Six Nations-winning captain Paul O'Connell describes watching England almost steal the title from Ireland as a "bizarre" way to clinch the crown.
Mar 21, 22:16
Ireland cruise past Scotland
Ireland can still win the Six Nations after thrashing Scotland 40-10 at Murrayfield in their final match of the tournament.
Mar 21, 16:21
Six Nations finale: Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell wants to focus only on Scotland
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell insists that his side will be solely focused on their match against Scotland at Murrayfield during Saturday's staggered Six Nations finale.
Mar 20, 19:18
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell "surprised" at Scotland plight
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell believes that Scotland have been "unlucky" so far in the Six Nations.
Mar 20, 18:18
Preview: Wales vs. Ireland
Sports Mole previews this weekend's crunch Six Nations meeting between title hopefuls Wales and Ireland at the Millennium Stadium.
Mar 13, 19:59
Robin McBryde heaps praise on 'talismanic' Paul O'Connell
Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde pays tribute to Wales and Ireland captains Sam Warburton and Paul O'Connell ahead of Saturday's showdown between the pair.
Mar 13, 13:56
Jamie Heaslip returns for Ireland in only change for Wales clash
Jamie Heaslip replaces Jordi Murphy at number eight in Ireland's only change to their starting lineup for this weekend's meeting with Wales.
Mar 12, 14:24
Alun-Wyn Jones wary of Paul O'Connell threat in key Six Nations clash
Wales's Alun-Wyn Jones believes that the "drive and determination" shown by Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell makes him one of the finest players in world rugby.
Mar 8, 12:29
Ian Robertson: 'Ireland were dominant in Six Nations win'
BBC Sport's Ian Robertson admits England were outplayed by Ireland in their crucial Six Nations clash.
Mar 2, 02:36
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell hints at retirement?
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell admits that he may have played his last Six Nations game in Dublin, but has not made a decision about whether to retire from rugby union.
Mar 2, 02:03
Paul O'Connell ready for "incredibly difficult" Wales test
Paul O'Connell turns his attention towards Ireland's crunch clash against Wales in two weeks' time by admitting that his side face an almighty challenge to claim victory.
Mar 1, 18:15
Team News: Ireland replace Jamie Heaslip with Jordi Murphy for England Six Nations clash
Ireland make one change as Jordi Murphy comes in for the injured Jamie Heaslip for Sunday's Six Nations clash against England in Dublin.
Feb 27, 15:33
Lewis Moody: 'England need to rattle Ireland's Jonathan Sexton'
Lewis Moody believes that 'rattling' Jonathan Sexton will help England to beat rivals Ireland in the Six Nations.
Feb 27, 15:23
Paul O'Connell frustrated with finish to France victory
Captain Paul O'Connell is frustrated with how Ireland finished their Six Nations win over France.
Feb 14, 21:20
Team News: Johnny Sexton returns to Ireland fold in one of two changes for France clash
Johnny Sexton and Jamie Heaslip will start Ireland's Six Nations encounter against France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this weekend.
Feb 12, 14:46
Paul O'Connell: 'Ireland can mount a serious World Cup challenge'
Ireland forward Paul O'Connell is confident that his country can win this year's Rugby World Cup.
Feb 3, 04:37
Ireland's Paul O'Connell unsure over retirement plans
Veteran Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell refuses to put a date on his potential retirement from the sport.
Jan 28, 13:38
South African Victor Matfield hails Ireland's Paul O'Connell
South African forward Victor Matfield hails Paul O'Connell as the "best I've ever played against".
Nov 4, 15:07
Munster reach Heineken Cup semi-finals
Munster are through to the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup after beating Toulouse 47-23.
Apr 5, 15:26
Ireland cruise to victory over Italy
Ireland beat Italy 41-7 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to extend their lead at the top of the Six Nations table.
Mar 8, 16:24
Paul O'Connell "very much surprised" by Ireland result
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell admits that he was surprised by the team's 26-3 thrashing of Wales in the Six Nations.
Feb 8, 17:49
Paul O'Connell defends Warren Gatland style
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell believes that Wales coach Warren Gatland has been unfairly criticised for his style of rugby.
Feb 7, 15:59
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell hopes to face Wales
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is confident that he will be fit enough to play against Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Feb 6, 16:54
Jamie Heaslip calls for Ireland improvement
Jamie Heaslip insists that Ireland must improve despite their 28-6 win over Scotland in the Six Nations.
Feb 2, 18:56
Seven uncapped players in Ireland squad for Six Nations
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt names seven uncapped players in his provisional 44-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
Jan 14, 17:28
Sports Mole's sporting moments of 2013
The Sports Mole team pick out their favourite sporting moments of the last 12 months.
Dec 29, 10:20
Paul O'Connell "disappointed" by Brian O'Driscoll omission
British and Irish Lions lock Paul O'Connell says that he was disappointed to learn that Brian O'Driscoll would miss the final Test against Australia.
Jul 11, 16:30
Warren Gatland adds physicality for Australia clash
Warren Gatland says that he wanted to add more physicality to his team ahead of the British and Irish Lions' second Test against Australia.
Jun 27, 06:39
British and Irish Lions team announced for second Australia Test
Coach Warren Gatland names the British and Irish Lions starting XV for Saturday's second Test against Australia in Melbourne.
Jun 27, 04:52
Kyran Bracken predicts Australian whitewash
Former British and Irish Lions scrum-half Kyran Bracken believes that Australia will comfortably lose the remaining two Tests against the tourists.
Jun 26, 16:34
Interview: Kyran Bracken
Sports Mole talks to former British and Irish Lions scrum-half Kyran Bracken about his experiences wearing the famous red jersey as well as the current squad's fortunes out in Australia.
Jun 26, 12:15
Sean O'Brien: 'Paul O'Connell will be missed'
Sean O'Brien says that Paul O'Connell will be missed both on and off the pitch during the remainder of the British and Irish Lions' tour.
Jun 25, 07:29
