Munster players remember coach Paul

A CELEBRATION in Limerick for the Munster rugby team was last night led into a time of sad reflection by team captain Paul O’Connell.

At a civic reception at Limerick City Hall to mark the team’s victory in the Magners League, Paul dwelt on memories of their fitness coach, Paul Darbyshire, who died last month from Motor Neurone disease.

The team captain told a hushed gathering that Paul, who was aged 41, had a lifelong ambition of playing for his own rugby league team in Warrington.