Ben O'Connor focusing on rugby as All Ireland win was his last Cork appearance

Ben O'Connor focusing on rugby as All Ireland win was his last Cork appearance

FINISH ON A HIGH: Ben O'Connor played his last game for Cork as he moves his focus to rugby. Pic: Michael P Ryan/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 yesterday’s U20 final win.

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