Alan Quinlan: Absence of Paul O'Connell's leadership keenly felt at Twickenham
9 years ago by Irish IndependentBrian O'Driscoll left us in 2014, Paul O'Connell and Gordon D'Arcy a year later. All that class and intelligence stolen by time.
Tony Ward: Robbie Henshaw should not be leaving Connacht
9 years ago by Irish IndependentI suspect that for all the pride Connacht supporters take in the rise of one of their own to superstardom, Robbie Henshaw will not be receiving the same farewell that Paul O'Connell got when the Munster...
We've had more than a few regrets
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThis is not going to be a column about Paul O'Connell. Not really. I know it's the big story of the week and that he is one of the most admirable Irish sportsmen of modern times, but the fact is that it's...
Video: BBC in emotional tribute to the great Paul O'Connell
9 years ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell began life after rugby today when he appeared on the BBC as a pundit for Ireland's match against France in Paris.
Paul O'Connell Retirement Tributes from the British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Rugby DumpPaul O'Connell: Lions legend "Live up to the jersey" #ThanksPaulie Posted by Official Lions Rugby on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 This week's announcement of Paul O'Connell's retirement from all forms...
Unfair ending a product of captain's own bravery
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe stand-out memory of the World Cup analysis for me was when Trevor Hogan explained Paul O'Connell's injury against France.
Toulon should utilise Paulie's vast knowledge in coaching role
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConsidering the extent of his hamstring injury, it wasn;t really a surprise when Paul O'Connell announced his retirement. It really was a horrific injury - his hamstring completely tore off the bone.
The British And Irish Lions Official Paul O’Connell Tribute Is Pretty Awesome
9 years ago by In The LooseThe British & Irish Lions paid tribute to retiring legend Paul O’Connell with this fitting tribute for the great man… "Live up to the jersey…" @Paul_OConnell, the master of...
Schmidt backs O'Connell to thrive in coaching as legend retires?
9 years ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell says he has not made up his mind whether to take up a career in coaching after announcing his retirement from rugby yesterday, but Ireland coach Joe Schmidt believes he has all the attributes...
The ordinary man who did extraordinary things
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen Paul O'Connell was young, his ambitions were as simple and as majestic as that of any child. He wanted to play for Everton. He wanted to hurl for Limerick. He wanted to be win the British Open at...
