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Paul OConnell joins Ireland set-up as forwards coach ‘I am really looking forward to working with Andy (Farrell) and the rest of the coaching group’, said the Irish legend. By The42 Team Thursday 7 Jan 2021, 10:55 AM Jan 7th 2021, 10:55 AM 32,368 Views 47 Comments Ireland and Munster legend Paul O’Connell. Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO Im...

News By Editor Share this article: Paul OConnell will join the Ireland coaching team with immediate effect ahead of the Guinness Six Nations. Former Ireland captain Simon Easterby to focus on defence. Paul was capped 108 times by Ireland and captained the team to Six Nations success in 2014.  O’Connell’s distinguished playing career also included seven Test match appearances for the British & Ireland Lions across three tours and two Heineken Cup titles with Munster. Since retiring f...

Ireland hire ex-captain OConnell as forwards coach Issued on: 07/01/2021 - 12:50 2 min Dublin (AFP) Former captain Paul OConnell has been hired as Ireland forwards coach as Andy Farrells side gear up for the 2021 Six Nations. The 41-year-old former lock, capped 108 times by Ireland, replaces Simon Easterby, who will focus on defence. Head coach Farrell is under pressure to improve on Irelands disappointing 2020 Six Nations campaign. They finished third after losses to eventual champions Engla...

Ben Healy is Dan Carter-ish; Craig Casey is The Real McCoy Munster’s new kids on the block face a French exam today in Clermont but Eddie O’Sullivan and Marcus Horan believe they can pass it. By Garry Doyle Saturday 19 Dec 2020, 7:00 AM Dec 19th 2020, 7:00 AM 16,407 Views 16 Comments Image: Craig Watson/INPHO Image: Craig Watson/INPHO FIRS...