Paul O'Connell may miss remainder of World Cup

A 24-9 victory over France at the Millennium Stadium means Ireland go through top of Pool D, pitting Les Bleus against New Zealand in the last eight, but the Irish win came at a cost.

Paul O'Connell may miss remainder of World Cup

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits captain Paul O’Connell may not play again at the World Cup but is hopeful Johnny Sexton will be available to face Argentina in the quarter-finals.

A 24-9 victory over France at the Millennium Stadium means Ireland go through top of Pool D, pitting Les Bleus against New Zealand in the last eight, but the Irish win came at a cost.

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