SHANE McGRATH: South Africa were important opponents in shaping the career of Paul O'Connell. Specifically, 2009 was vital. It pitched the iconic lock into action against the Boks four times.

Romijn and O’Connell both star in the dream-vacation-gone-wrong movie, out on May 28 Hollywood couple Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell are teaming up on their latest film In a PEOPLE exclusive ...

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says the squad are not feeling the effects of a long season but are "fresh and ready" to face World Cup winners South Africa in their two-match Test series.

James O'Connell died after the plane he was flying crashed during a performance at the West Coast Air Show held in Saldanha, 112 km (70 miles) north of Cape Town, over the weekend.

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Ireland lock Paul O'Connell was named captain of the British and Irish Lions on Tuesday when coach Ian McGeechan announced his squad to tour South Africa next month ...