# Paulie

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# Paulie

'The harder it is, the better... I was happy Atonio wasn’t sent off'

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is a huge influence behind the scenes.

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Last year

2022

# Paulie

O'Connell: Back in my time, we didn't have many guys with these athletic profiles

Paul O’Connell says he has been ‘blown away’ by the standard and attitude of the players in the Emerging Ireland squad.

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Oct 8th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Paulie

'One of the big things I’ve noticed about Irish players, they’re so conscientious about getting better'

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is currently helping the squad prepare for a 12 March date with England at Twickenham.

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Mar 4th 2022, 6:30 AM

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# Analysis

Paul O'Connell's influence continues to grow as Ireland's pack dominates

The former Munster and Ireland lock has made a big impact since joining in January.

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Nov 24th 2021, 9:00 AM

# Euro Vision

Ulster determined to 'take step forward' insists Rob Herring

Ulster face Quins at The Stoop on Sunday.

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Apr 2nd 2021, 8:43 AM

# Paulie

'He's really lifted everyone up' - O'Connell keeping Ireland's standards in check

Iain Henderson says the Ireland squad have benefitted from having a fresh pair of eyes in the coaching team.

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Mar 11th 2021, 5:00 PM

# 6 Nations

'We have to be hard to beat, we can’t give things away and give teams a leg up'

Paul O’Connell admits it has been a challenge to hold back some detail from Ireland players.

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Mar 9th 2021, 3:17 PM

# Paulie

'Paul is going to add to any environment' - Farrell backs O'Connell to make quick impact with Ireland

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Paul O’Connell has been brought on board ‘to be himself’.

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Jan 27th 2021, 1:38 PM

# Out of the bubble

Pro coaching 'too full-on' for O'Connell as he enjoys watching Ireland change

The 41-year-old isn’t looking to get back into the game in a permanent coacing role.

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Oct 29th 2020, 12:00 PM

# quizzical specimen

Quiz: How's your knowledge of Paul O'Connell-related trivia?

Knowledge of Limerick, Munster and other teams with a prominent ‘M’ is essential.

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Apr 25th 2020, 6:44 PM

# standards

'If you messed up in lineouts there was a death stare. That's the worst'

Paul O’Connell has returned to Ireland camp this week.

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Feb 21st 2020, 6:00 AM

# Paulie

'Paul is here to observe, share his experience and try to connect with the boys'

Ireland have welcomed Paul O’Connell and former team manager Mick Kearney back into their set-up.

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Feb 20th 2020, 6:00 AM

# legacy

'I'm gutted for him' - Paulie and BOD lament Schmidt's cruel swansong

‘Look at what he’s done for Ireland over the past six or seven years,’ says Brian O’Driscoll.

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Oct 19th 2019, 2:21 PM

# poc

O'Connell set to end stint as forwards coach with Stade Francais

Reports in France say both O’Connell and Mike Prendergast will move from Heyneke Meyer’s backroom team.

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Mar 22nd 2019, 10:24 AM

# le paulie

'I was a technical and quite an emotional player as well, and I'd like to be the same as a coach'

Paul O’Connell on finding his way in coaching at Stade Francais.

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Jan 4th 2019, 10:05 AM

# Paulie

Paul O'Connell takes up coaching role with Top 14 side Stade Français

The Munster and Ireland legend will link up with close friend Mike Prendergast in Paris.

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Aug 3rd 2018, 3:18 PM

# Paulie

O'Connell wary of overloading U20s with too much information in search of solutions

The Ireland assistant coach says there is so much detail in the modern game that it can often muddle a young player’s thinking.

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Mar 6th 2018, 6:45 AM

# manic presentation

Win the moment: 5 lessons in mental strength and high performance from Paul O'Connell

It’s about more than manic aggression.

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Jan 21st 2018, 10:10 AM

# Fear of God

'He loves Munster': Van Graan hopeful of future coaching role for Paul O'Connell

Van Graan and Paulie sat down last week to discuss the Ireland legend’s coaching ambitions.

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Dec 22nd 2017, 10:30 AM

# Next generation

Paul O'Connell's coaching career off to a winning start at Thomond Park

The former Ireland captain watched on as a Munster Development XV ran in five tries this afternoon.

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Dec 29th 2016, 7:27 PM

# ham-iversary

It's a year to the day since Paul O'Connell's brilliant career ended in agony

“It wasn’t a bad way to go out,” says the legendary lock now that his hamstring injury has healed.

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Oct 11th 2016, 8:00 AM

# Mr Motivator

Paul O'Connell arrives in Minnesota to deliver motivational speech to Darren Clarke's Europe

European captain Clarke is hoping to tap into O’Connell’s extraordinary leadership qualities.

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Sep 27th 2016, 5:00 PM

# Academy Man

'Expectations are probably realistic in Munster for the first time in a long time'

Paul O’Connell feels a top-four finish would be a fine season for the province.

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Sep 10th 2016, 8:52 AM

# TBC

'It's massively important Joe stays' - POC hoping Schmidt signs

The former Ireland captain believes Schmidt can stay ahead of the game.

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Sep 10th 2016, 6:00 AM

# Paulie

O'Connell returns to Munster in academy advisory role

The former Irish captain joins the province in a part-time role.

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Jul 11th 2016, 10:45 AM

# In Demand

Paul O'Connell turns down forwards coaching role with Grenoble

The 36-year-old has yet to make a decision on his future in rugby.

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Jun 3rd 2016, 9:09 AM

# Paulie

Paul O'Connell has been talking to the IRFU about his coaching future

The 36-year-old former lock has been in discussions with the union.

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Jun 1st 2016, 8:00 AM

# Paulie

Paul O'Connell was keeping a watchful eye on Grenoble training this afternoon

He wasted little time in getting down to business on the training paddock.

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Mar 29th 2016, 4:48 PM

# Tuesday

We'll Leave It There So: Paulie retires, Seanie returns and all today's sport

Davy Fitzgerald, Rafael Dos Anjos and Jamie Carragher were all in the news as well.

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Feb 9th 2016, 8:10 PM

# Paulie

True legend, role model, irreplaceable - the rugby world salutes Paul O'Connell

The Munster and Irish rugby great has hung up his boots.

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Feb 9th 2016, 4:30 PM

# good luck with the book

Paul O'Connell will have an autobiography out for Christmas

Alan English is working with former Ireland star.

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Feb 9th 2016, 12:52 PM

# Limerick Leader

Was a dream farewell too much to ask for 'Gladiator' Paul O'Connell?

What he did in his career, will echo in Irish Rugby eternity.

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Feb 9th 2016, 12:47 PM

# Ireland's call

Born in England, uncapped by Ireland but still asked to be captain - The Rob Saunders story

Saunders reign as Ireland captain was short-lived but eventful

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Feb 2nd 2016, 3:00 PM

# king poc

Why Paul O'Connell deserves to be named RTÉ Sports Person of the Year

Until the veteran lock tore the hamstring off the bone for his country, Ireland was having an incredibly good 2015.

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Dec 17th 2015, 7:00 AM

# Paulie in Red

Munster and Ireland legend Paul O'Connell has been unveiled as a Toulon player

The 36-year-old is currently at his first RCT press conference.

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Dec 16th 2015, 3:42 PM

# Interview

Paul O’Connell dreaming of a Christmas that's anything but light

The lock will be free of the pressure of imminent games, but hopes to be fully immersed in his rehab programme.

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Nov 25th 2015, 12:00 PM

# An Irishman Abroad

'There's a lot of similarities between Munster and Toulon' - Paulie looking forward to French journey

The former Ireland skipper is anxious but excited about his family’s big move.

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Nov 3rd 2015, 7:30 AM

# ThanksPaulie

Ireland fans are planning a fifth-minute ovation for Paul O'Connell today

What do you think of the idea? We may have helped it along.

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Oct 18th 2015, 12:23 AM

# The Great One

Ireland's squad must move on but working with O'Connell was 'a privilege'

The likes of Devin Toner and Donnacha Ryan will be asked to compensate for the loss.

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Oct 14th 2015, 8:35 PM

# do it for paulie

Ireland look for Toner and Henderson to thrive after losing legend O'Connell

There is no doubt Ireland are now a weaker team, but they have strong options in the second row.

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Oct 13th 2015, 11:59 AM