O'Connell not surprised by Ireland's fast start to Six Nations
Back when Ireland's lineout was struggling at the World Cup, Paul O'Connell was quick to stress that just a few minor tune-ups were needed.
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Paul O'Connell expects Leinster's Ireland core to hit the ground running against the Bulls
Paul O'Connell has backed Leinster's returning Six Nations winners to hit the ground running in the United Rugby Championship tonight as the province welcome the Bulls to the RDS.
Peter O’Mahony says Ireland’s current crop is best he has played in
Peter O’Mahony believes Ireland’s current team is the best he has ever played in ahead of a pivotal Guinness Six Nations showdown with England.
Paul O’Connell believes Johnny Sexton’s legacy still remains within Ireland camp
Paul O’Connell believes the legacy of influential former captain Johnny Sexton lives on among Ireland’s 2024 Guinness Six Nations squad.
Hugo Keenan sits out training but Garry Ringrose set for return against Wales
Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan remains a doubt for next week's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales in Dublin, but the Irish coaching staff insist he hasn't been ruled out of contention just yet.
Paul O’Connell sees silver lining if Hugo Keenan ruled out
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell believes being without star full-back Hugo Keenan against Wales could be a blessing in disguise.
Peter O'Mahony the role model for Ireland U20 captain Evan O'Connell
Evan O'Connell may have had an obvious role model in his youth but it’s the new senior Ireland captain that the U20s skipper most looked up to.
'It's about bringing yourself to that dark place' - Andrew Porter
Long gone are the days that front-row forwards could shuffle from scrum to scrum for their day's work and Andrew Porter has hailed Ireland’s backroom staff for bringing the players to that "dark place" needed to compete in the modern game.