# Donncha O'Callaghan

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'Don’t identify yourself as an ex-rugby player; you are unemployed right now and it’s ﬁne to say that'

What happens when the music stops? How do rugby players cope with the sporting afterlife? A new book has all the answers.

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Nov 28th 2020, 12:00 PM

# Fantastic 4

Quiz: How well do you remember the career of Donncha O'Callaghan?

Test your knowledge of the former Munster and Ireland lock as he marks his 41st birthday.

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Mar 24th 2020, 7:30 AM

# Influencer

How Roy Keane left his mark on Irish rugby

So many of the key players in Munster, Leinster and Ireland’s rise say Keane was their inspiration.

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Mar 5th 2020, 6:57 PM

# On Air

Donncha O'Callaghan and Ruby Walsh join new RTÉ 2FM Game On line up

The duo will link up with sports journalist Marie Crowe in the hot seats for the now-extended programme.

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Sep 30th 2019, 4:42 PM

# Cork's sons

'I’ve to put my bins out' - Donncha O'Callaghan interviews Roy Keane for new documentary

The former Ireland and Munster rugby star sat down with the Nottingham Forest assistant manager for a TV programme about dealing with retirement.

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Jan 30th 2019, 11:47 AM

# moving upstairs

Record caps-holder Donncha O'Callaghan returns to ambassador role with Munster

The recently-retired lock will join Doug Howlett’s commercial team.

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May 24th 2018, 11:40 AM

# Legend

Family and team-mates pay touching tributes to retiring Donncha O'Callaghan

“Go on daddy boy!”

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Apr 29th 2018, 11:11 PM

# letting it go

'Hopefully I’ll be remembered for being a good rugby player but I’d rather be a great dad'

After 20 years as a professional, Donncha O’Callaghan will play his final game this weekend.

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Apr 26th 2018, 1:17 PM

# New Era

'I'm just delighted to be back in the game'

Former Ireland coach Declan Kidney gave his first press conference as technical consultant at London Irish today.

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Mar 22nd 2018, 10:12 PM

# doc

'I would kick myself in the face if I was the fella who threw on a tracksuit and was jobs for the boys'

Donncha O’Callaghan is preparing to bring the curtain down on his professional career, and explains to The42 that he is looking forward to life at home with his young family in Cork.

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Feb 25th 2018, 8:30 AM

# decisions

'It's important for me that Peter O'Mahony stays but I can see where money comes into it'

Munster legend Donncha O’Callaghan was speaking on Newstalk’s Off The Ball.

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Dec 4th 2017, 10:35 PM

# Remembered

Donncha O'Callaghan leads Anthony Foley tribute as Baa-Baas earn Thomond win

There were four Irish debutants in the Barbarians side as Tonga came to Limerick.

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Nov 10th 2017, 11:03 PM

# irish additions

O'Callaghan and Munster duo added to Barbarians squad for Thomond clash

James Cronin and Brian Scott, and Leinster’s Jordi Murphy are all linking up with the side for Friday night’s match against Tonga.

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Nov 6th 2017, 12:52 PM

# Donn and dusted

Donncha O'Callaghan to bow out after 20 seasons of professional rugby

“My family need me around more. As much as I love rugby, I love them more,” said the veteran lock.

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Oct 24th 2017, 8:00 AM

# success

Matt Healy-inspired Connacht maintain winning start to Challenge Cup

The Irish side were too good for a Worcester Warriors team, for whom Donncha O’Callaghan featured from the bench.

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Oct 21st 2017, 6:27 PM

# a sort of homecoming

Donncha O'Callaghan out to earn respect that only a clash of compatriots can bring

“I don’t mind playing against any of the English teams and knocking lumps out of them but when you are looking over and it’s one of your own across the way I find it kind of tough.”

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Oct 20th 2017, 8:00 AM

# no stopping him

'He's in incredible physical shape': Peter Stringer will play with Worcester beyond his 40th birthday

The Corkman will remain in the Premiership on a short-term deal alongside Donnacha O’Callaghan.

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Jul 20th 2017, 12:00 PM

# fitfam

Donncha O'Callaghan will be coaching one of Ireland's fittest families this summer

He replaces his former Munster team-mate Alan Quinlan on the popular RTÉ show.

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Jun 1st 2017, 2:08 PM

# doc

'I still absolutely love it. I'm already counting down the days until pre-season so I can smash it'

Donncha O’Callaghan talks to The42 about his season with Worcester, why he decided to play on for another year and the influence Jim Williams had on his career.

34.6k

May 15th 2017, 8:46 PM

# doc

Evergreen Donncha O'Callaghan wins Worcester player-of-the-year award

It’s been another great year for the Munster legend.

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May 3rd 2017, 10:02 AM

# One More Year

38-year-old Donncha O'Callaghan has signed a new contract with Worcester

“Donncha is a phenomenon,” says Warriors director of rugby Gary Gold.

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Apr 24th 2017, 2:53 PM

# SAINTS SINNER

Northampton flanker banned for Leinster clash after elbowing Donncha O'Callaghan

Calum Clark was hit with a three-week ban and will miss the first of the back-to-back Champions Cup clashes with Leinster.

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Nov 24th 2016, 11:10 AM

# insider info

‘I’d be licking my lips': ROG v Munster an intriguing battle for O'Callaghan

‘No one gives them a chance, they barely qualified. It could be a great story.’

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Oct 14th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

Steenson steers Chiefs success, Annett scores and all the exiles' action

Jeremy Davidson’s Aurillac remain top of the Pro D2.

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Sep 19th 2016, 6:30 AM

# Mixed Fortunes

JJ Hanrahan nails late penalty as Donncha O'Callaghan sees red for Worcester

Leinster’s European opponents Bath were beaten again.

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Dec 5th 2015, 6:45 PM

# butt of the jokes

'Every time I open my gear bag or locker, I pull out a potato'

Former Munster and Ireland lock Donncha O’Callaghan opens up on life at Worcester, horsing around and some novel uses for his autobiography.

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Nov 29th 2015, 2:45 PM

# Familiar Foes

It was Peter Stringer v Donncha O'Callaghan as Sale beat Worcester tonight

Danny Cipriani, overlooked by England for the World Cup, opened the scoring with a fine individual effort.

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Oct 23rd 2015, 11:52 PM

# the thirst is real

Donncha O'Callaghan's Worcester debut involved a bizarre water-bottle incident

“The old, grey water-bottle theft”

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Oct 19th 2015, 4:10 PM

# Legend

7 of our favourite moments from Donncha O'Callaghan's Munster career

A team player, a veteran, and an inadvertent underwear model.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 12:49 PM

# bleeds red

'The opportunity to prolong my career is one I couldn't pass up' - Donncha O'Callaghan

The Munster and Ireland legend will depart the province this week.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 9:40 AM

# donners

'A very good friend, a very good team-mate and an excellent player': Foley on Donncha O'Callaghan

It looks like the Munster appearance record will be capped at 263.

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Sep 2nd 2015, 4:51 PM

# The Long Goodbye

Donncha O'Callaghan is leaving Munster after 17 years with the province

Munster’s players were informed of the departure this morning.

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Sep 2nd 2015, 12:59 PM

# set in stone

A new statue at Shannon airport is marking one of Irish sport's most iconic moments

Paul O’Connell’s famous line-out has been turned into a sculpture.

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Jul 17th 2015, 5:04 PM

# Trouble

Donncha O’Callaghan cited for alleged 'kick to the head' against Ulster

The incident happened during Munster’s narrow Pro12 win on Friday.

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Dec 1st 2014, 11:59 AM

# Stand up and fight

'Robbed win' over Ulster will hold Munster in good stead insists O'Callaghan

Axel Foley’s side moved to the top of the Pro12 but were fortunate to escape with the points last night.

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Nov 29th 2014, 2:29 PM

# inbox me

The Briefcase: Web Summit, Luxleaks and the most infamous letter in Ireland

This was the week in business.

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Nov 7th 2014, 10:20 PM

# big man big ideas

What does this Irish rugby star want with 'big data'? Plenty, apparently...

Donncha O’Callaghan is looking for an investment boost for his software startup, 4Impacts.

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Nov 3rd 2014, 4:13 PM

# veteran

Donncha O'Callaghan returns to lead much-changed Munster

The province’s most-capped player is one of 11 changes made by Anthony Foley for the trip to Wales.

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Oct 31st 2014, 12:29 PM

# Interview

Longevity no accident for record setting Donncha O'Callaghan

When push comes to squat in the Munster weight room, the lock says, “you’d swear it was European Cup final day.”

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Oct 10th 2014, 3:22 PM

# Frustration

Leaked report was not a distraction before Edinburgh loss - O'Callaghan

The 35-year-old lock said there were no angry words in Munster’s dressing room post-match at Thomond Park.

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Sep 6th 2014, 2:58 PM