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The Heineken Cup champs are heavily represented in the touring party with a total of eleven on the plane. Munster captain Paul O' Connell is hoping to join seven of his club colleagues on the tour but says he disappointed that he has not had the chance... Full Article at BreakingNews.ie
Kidney named his 29-man squad for the three-Test series on Monday, including a trio of uncapped players in the form of Ulster prop Declan Fitzpatrick and Munster duo Mike Sherry and Simon Zebo. Kidney left four slots in his squad empty, with a... Full Article at The Independent
Munster's Paul O'Connell (C) is tackled by Ulster's Ruan Pienaar (R) during the European Cup rugby union quarter final match between Munster and Ulster at the Thomond Park in Limerick, Ireland, on April 8, 2012. View Photo »
We've had a good few weeks together, we've trained hard and worked hard, built a team atmosphere. To get last week's win under our belts was good for the confidence of the side going to Paris
He is finishing the season strongly. All those lads are the one age."The succession planning is also at work in the second row where Ulster's Dan Tuohy has moved ahead of Leinster captain Leo Cullen to join Donnacha Ryan, Donncha O'Callaghan and,... Full Article at Dublin Evening Herald
We know the record, we have never beaten New Zealand and to beat them would be a great achievement but it would be disrespect to the jersey not to go for (the series win)." Kidney left four places in his squad available, with a second-row slot being... Full Article at Daily Express
Ulster prop Declan Fitzpatrick, Munster hooker Mike Sherry and winger Simon Zebo, also from the Limerick-based club, were called up today by coach Declan Kidney. Ulster midfield back Darren Cave has been recalled after a three-year absence. Experienced... Full Article at TVNZ
LIMERICK, IRELAND - APRIL 08: Ian Humphreys of Ulster is tackled by Paul O'Connell during the Heineken Cup quarter final match between Munster and Ulster at Thomond Park on April 8, 2012 in Limerick, Ireland. View Photo »
Donnacha was probably unlucky not to get starting in earlier games when we opted to pick Donncha O'Callaghan alongside Paul O'Connell.
Kidney also left four places in his squad available, with a second-row slot being held for Paul O'Connell as he recovers from a knee injury. Ulster's Chris Henry is the leading candidate to fill the back-row vacancy. The other gaps in the party are... Full Article at RTE Interactive
Ulster prop Declan Fitzpatrick and Munster duo Mike Sherry and Simon Zebo have all been included for the series, which gets under way on Saturday, 9 June. Kidney has left four spaces available, with a second row slot being held for Paul O'Connell as he... Full Article at RTE Interactive
Ulster prop Declan Fitzpatrick, Munster hooker Mike Sherry and winger Simon Zebo, also from the Limerick-based club, were called up on Monday by coach Declan Kidney. Ulster midfield back Darren Cave has been recalled after a three-year absence. ... Full Article at SuperSport
Paul O'Connell (born 20 October 1979 in Limerick ) is an Irish rugby union player who plays lock for Munster and Ireland. Full Article At Wikipedia.org
At half-time we said we must score first, which is what you say every time you lead away from home, but France are a very good side
Donnacha was probably unlucky not to get starting in earlier games when we opted to pick Donncha O'Callaghan alongside Paul O'Connell.
There's certainly a big feeling of defeat and an opportunity lost. We scored an intercept try and one really good, well worked try
It's very unfortunate what has happened to Paulie (Paul O'Connell) but I was obviously very honoured when Declan asked me to captain the side.
To be ahead at halftime and then get that result is disappointing
Paul O'Connell underwent a scan on his left knee after twisting it during the game
To be ahead at half-time and then get that result is disappointing
The second half performance was very disapointing ... There were a few mistakes and the penalty count was weighted heavily agasinst us which is very frustrating and very annoying. We put ourselves in a great position but we didn't capitalise.
We have trained well and prepared well ... A lot of the players have experience, either internationally or European, of going away from home and winning and we'll be looking to use that experience on Sunday.
We've had a good few weeks together, we've trained hard and worked hard, built a team atmosphere. To get last week's win under our belts was good for the confidence of the side going to Paris
@peter_dooley ah man, was talking to Paul o Connell today. He was asking for ya :L
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Paul O'Connell and Ireland: It is hard also to understand how O'Gara, along with Brian O'Driscoll and Paul O'Connell, three of the greatest players Ireland has produced, was omitted from the O2 tv ad.
Paul O'Connell and Ulster: The Ulster hooker, set to become Ireland's third captain this season after injuries to Brian O'Driscoll and Paul O'Connell, damaged ribs during Sunday's draw against France at the Stade de France.
Paul O'Connell and Australia: People are saying there is no one to take over from Paul O'Connell and, yeah, he is world class, but I wouldn't say Pat McCabe is world class for Australia or Aaron Cruden is yet for New Zealand, so it's a question of giving guys a go.
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