Graham Rowntree rues Paul O'Connell blow
Graham Rowntree says that the British and Irish Lions must move on from losing Paul O'Connell to injury.
Jun 25, 07:07
Geoff Parling withdrawn from Melbourne Rebels clash
Geoff Parling is likely to start against Australia on Saturday after being withdrawn from the British and Irish Lions' match with Melbourne Rebels on Tuesday.
Jun 24, 07:20
Paul O'Connell ruled out of British and Irish Lions tour
British and Irish Lions second row Paul O'Connell is ruled out of the rest of the tour of Australia after suffering a displaced fracture to his right arm.
Jun 24, 01:20
Paul O'Connell to return home from British & Irish Lions tour?
Paul O'Connell could reportedly be forced to return home from the British & Irish Lions' tour of Australia with an arm injury.
Jun 23, 13:54
Tom Court receives British & Irish Lions call
Ulster prop Tom Court is called up for the British & Irish Lions as injury cover for Alex Corbisiero.
Jun 23, 12:47
Paul O'Connell: "Savage competition" for British and Irish Lions places
Paul O'Connell says that he is not taking anything for granted as he looks likely to start for the British and Irish Lions against Australia despite "savage competition".
Jun 17, 06:56
Brian O'Driscoll to captain British and Irish Lions
Brian O'Driscoll will captain the British and Irish Lions against Western Force on Wednesday.
Jun 3, 06:43
James Robson pleased with injury news
British and Irish Lions doctor James Robson says that the team "did exceptionally well" in tough conditions against the Barbarians on Saturday.
Jun 2, 14:39
Paul O'Connell happy with set piece dominance
Stand-in Lions skipper Paul O'Connell is happy with how his side dominated set pieces during their 59-8 win over the Barbarians this afternoon.
Jun 1, 15:57
Winning start for British and Irish Lions
The British and Irish Lions start their summer tour with a 59-8 win over the Barbarians.
Jun 1, 14:31
Nine Welshmen named to face Barbarians
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland names nine Wales internationals to face Barbarians in his side's opening tour match on Saturday.
May 30, 06:32
Sam Warburton ruled out through injury
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is ruled out of the side's opening tour match with a knee injury
May 30, 06:04
Brian O'Driscoll keen to support skipper Sam Warburton
Brian O'Driscoll says that the whole British and Irish Lions squad can help out Sam Warburton as captain.
May 29, 08:07
Graham Rowntree: 'Paul O'Connell presence will benefit Sam Warburton'
Graham Rowntree says that having Paul O'Connell among the British and Irish Lions squad will benefit Sam Warburton.
May 22, 08:18
Paul O'Connell doubted British and Irish Lions selection
Paul O'Connell says that he wouldn't have been disappointed to miss out on a place in the British and Irish Lions squad.
May 21, 07:45
Paul O'Connell hails Sam Warburton
Paul O'Connell believes that Sam Warburton is an able skipper for the British and Irish Lions.
May 20, 19:42
Paul O'Connell hails skipper Sam Warburton
Paul O'Connell says that Sam Warburton should "continue being himself" after being named as the captain for the British & Irish Lions tours.
May 1, 08:48
Paul O'Connell admits British & Irish Lions luck
Paul O'Connell says that he is lucky to be a part of the British & Irish Lions squad.
May 1, 08:36
Warren Gatland names Sam Warburton as British and Irish Lions captain
Wales international Sam Warburton is named by coach Warren Gatland as the British and Irish Lions captain.
Apr 30, 11:15
Wales's Sam Warburton 'to be named as British and Irish Lions captain' for tour of Australia
Sam Warburton will reportedly be named on Tuesday as captain of the British and Irish Lions for their tour of Australia this summer.
Apr 28, 10:44
Warren Gatland impressed by Paul O'Connell display
Warren Gatland says that he was impressed with Paul O'Connell's performance in Munster's victory over Harlequins last weekend.
Apr 12, 15:59
Paul O'Connell looks to Harlequins clash
Munster lock Paul O'Connell hopes to be fit to face Harlequins in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals next month.
Mar 18, 12:21
Paul O'Connell makes Munster return
Ireland lock Paul O'Connell reveals his 'delight' after making his return from injury on Tuesday.
Mar 13, 13:40
Paul O'Connell hopes to make Lions tour
Paul O'Connell is optimistic of making the Lions tour after undergoing surgery to correct a bulging disc in his back.
Jan 1, 20:32
Report: Paul O'Connell out for season
A back injury will reportedly keep Munster and Ireland lock Paul O'Connell out of action for the entire season.
Dec 30, 13:43
Paul O'Connell to see a specialist
Ireland and Munster lock Paul O'Connell is not expected to return until the New Year as he recovers from a lower back injury.
Dec 11, 17:00
Munster lock Paul O'Connell considers having surgery on back problem?
Munster lock Paul O'Connell reportedly ponders whether to undergo surgery on a recurring back problem.
Dec 10, 11:28
Paul O'Connell ruled out of Ireland's opening Autumn Test
Ireland talisman Paul O'Connell is forced out of their opening Autumn International against South Africa with a back injury.
Nov 7, 17:34
Sir Ian McGeechan urges late Lions call
Legendary British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan urges Warren Gatland to choose his captain for next year's tour at the last possible opportunity.
Jul 2, 17:59
Team News: Rory Best named Ireland captain
A knee injury to Paul O'Connell sees Rory Best named captain of Ireland to face Scotland in the Six Nations at the weekend.
Mar 7, 14:18
Paul O'Connell out of Six Nations
Ireland duo Paul O'Connell and Paul Murray will miss the rest of the Six Nations after suffering knee injuries.
Mar 5, 20:20
Paul O'Connell delighted with Italy win
Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell believes that his side's 42-10 victory over Italy puts them in a good position ahead of their rearrangred fixture against France.
Feb 25, 18:14
Paul O'Connell: We only have ourselves to blame
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell refuses to blame the officials for his side's late loss to Wales.
Feb 6, 05:11
Paul O'Connell looking for revenge
Paul O'Connell says that Ireland will be out for revenge when they take on Wales on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.
Jan 27, 08:52