PAUL O’CONNELL says professionalism rather than patriotism saw Ireland beat England. In 2011, Andrew Trimble revealed how then-captain O’Connell had inspired his side to play with ‘hatred’ in a ...

Andy Farrell’s side return to Guinness Six Nations action at home to winless Wales on Friday evening after celebrating a ...

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says it is pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England when they play Wales on Friday.

Paul O'Connell says Ireland's Triple Crown bid hasn't yet been discussed as they look to finish their Guinness Six Nations ...

It's been five years since they beat Ireland, and three years since their last win in the Six Nations, but Paul O'Connell believes that the tide is about to turn for Wales under head coach Steve Tandy ...

But for Irish assistant coach Paul O’Connell, Wales have been simmering and are visibly improving with each round of games. Ireland will not fall victim to underestimating the Welsh, who are facing ...

Ireland cannot afford to study every possible conclusion to the 2015 Six Nations if they want to be crowned champions. Ireland cannot afford to study every possible conclusion to the 2015 Six Nations ...

A hamstring injury has brought an end to Paul O'Connell's illustrious rugby union career at the age of 36. The 36-year-old tore the tendon from his bone during a pool-stage fixture against France, ...

Paul O'Connell is up there with the great names of Irish rugby but who is his biggest supporter on the sidelines, his wife Emily? The sportsman said 'I do' to Emily O'Leary more than a decade ago, and ...

Ireland face a Wales side in the Six Nations on Friday night aiming to break a 14-game losing streak in the competition ...

Paul O’Connell believes that Wales are on the right path with their coaching group ahead of their clash with Ireland in the ...