Ben O'Connor plays last game for Cork as rugby becomes his focus

The St Finbarr's player confirmed in the aftermath of the All Ireland U20 win over Offaly that he is focusing on rugby but did not indicate with what club his rugby future lies, it is expected the teenager will join the Munster academy in the coming months.

LAST GAME: Ben O'Connor confirms he has played his last game for Cork as rugby becomes his sole focus. Pic: Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Cork U20 centre-back Ben O’Connor has confirmed the All-Ireland final was his last game for the county as rugby will now become his sole focus.

The Irish Examiner reported back in April that O’Connor was likely heading down the rugby route later this year, with the player himself confirming this in the aftermath of Sunday’s U20 final win over Offaly.