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Paul O'Connell Biography

Paul O'Connell is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on October 20, 1979 in Limerick, Ireland.

O’Connell was born in Limerick, Ireland to Mick and Sheila O’Connell. He attended the Model School and Ardscoil Rís, Limerick where he initially excelled at swimming and only started playing rugby at the age of 16, playing for the school in the Munster Schools Senior Cup and representing Irish Schools in 1997–98 along with international teammate Gordon D’Arcy. He also played five consecutive games with the Ireland U21s with Donncha O’Callaghan as his second row partner. O’Connell completed 3 out of 4 years of a Computer Engineering degree at the University of Limerick, before deferring the remainder of the degree to concentrate on rugby.

O’Connell made his debut for Munster on 17 August 2001, in a Celtic League fixture against Edinburgh. His Heineken Cup debut for the club came in a home fixture against Castres Olympique which Munster won 28-23. He started for Munster in their 2002 Heineken Cup Final defeat to Leicester Tigers on 25 May 2002.

Paul Jeremiah O’Connell (born 20 October 1979) is a retired Irish rugby union player. When he stopped playing, he was Ireland’s third most-capped player (108) and the eighteenth most-capped international player in rugby union history. During his career, O’Connell captained Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions. He is now a rugby pundit and commentator for BBC Sport.

Paul O'Connell Net Worth

Paul is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul O'Connell's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

O’Connell was part of the Munster squad that won the 2003 Celtic League, beating Neath 37–17 in the final.

In Ireland’s opening game of the 2004 Six Nations Championship, O’Connell captained the side in the absence of Brian O’Driscoll. He also played in the game against Scotland on 27 March 2004, in which Ireland won their first Triple Crown for 19 years. O’Connell also gained silverware on the club front when Munster won the last ever final of the Celtic Cup, defeating Llanelli Scarlets 27–16 in Lansdowne Road on May 14, 2005. He was also part of the Ireland team that won a Triple Crown in the 2006 Six Nations Championship, playing in a dramatic 24-28 victory over England to clinch the Crown. He scored the last ever International try at the Old Lansdowne Road before it was demolished and rebuilt as the Aviva Stadium, in a 61-17 victory over the Pacific Islanders.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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He scored two tries in a 35-12 victory over Wales in a World Cup warm-up game against Wales in August 2003 and was rewarded with a place on the Ireland squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He played against Romania, Namibia, Argentina and Australia in the pool stage, and the 43–21 quarter-final defeat to France.

Who is Paul O'Connell Dating?

According to our records, Paul O'Connell married to Emily O’Leary . As of January 13, 2024, Paul O'Connell’s is not dating anyone.

O’Connell was an integral member of the Munster team that won the 2005–06 Heineken Cup, scoring a try in the 19-10 quarter-final victory over USA Perpignan and playing a crucial role in defeating Leinster 30-6 in the semi-final and Biarritz Olympique 19–23 in the 2006 Heineken Cup Final.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Paul O'Connell height 6 ft 6 in Paul weight 111 kg & body measurements will update soon.

O’Connell made his debut for Ireland against Wales in the 2002 Six Nations Championship, starting alongside Mick Galwey and scoring a try. Despite scoring this try, O’Connell has no recollection of the first half, recalling: “I scored a try but I don’t remember it. I went to tackle Craig Quinnell and he knocked me clean unconscious with his elbow. I played on for another 25 minutes, scored a try and then, eventually, with seven minutes left in the first half, I came around. I didn’t really know what was going on and so I walked off the pitch.”

O’Connell was selected in the squad for the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand. He won his first Test cap for the Lions on 25 June 2005, starting in the first test defeat to New Zealand. O’Connell also started the second and third tests.

Facts & Trivia

Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Paul O'Connell celebrates birthday on October 20 of every year.

O’Connell was shortlisted for the International Rugby Board player of the year in 2006, and was the only Northern Hemisphere nominee. The other four nominees were Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Chris Latham and Fourie du Preez, with McCaw being named the eventual winner.

Where is Paul O'Connell now?

O’Connell began coaching in 2017 as an assistant to the Ireland U20 team. He then became forwards coach at Stade Francais and is now holding the same position in the Ireland camp. 6. He and his wife Emily have three children together, two sons and a daughter.

How many times did Paul O'Connell captain Ireland?

His rugby achievements are too numerous to mention, but include being Ireland’s third most-capped player of all time (108 caps, 28 as Captain); Triple Crown wins in 2006, 2007 and 2009; Six Nations Grand Slam in 2009; back-to-back Championship honours in 2014 and 2015; British and Irish Lions tours to New Zealand (2005 …

How much does Paul O'Connell earn?

Accumulated profits at the commercial firm owned by Irish rugby legend, Paul O’Connell reached a new high last year of €2.384m. New accounts show that the Limerick man’s Nellcon Ltd’s profits for 2020 increased three-fold on the prior period.

What age is Paul O Connell?

42 years (October 20, 1979)

Where did Paul O'Connell go to school?

Education

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