Paul O’Connell reveals retirement plans

Munster and Ireland rugby legend Paul O’Connell is to retire “either after Rugby World Cup or in the summer of 2016”, he has told TV3 News.

Paul O’Connell reveals retirement plans
Tue, 13 Jan, 2015 - 17:15

Munster and Ireland rugby legend Paul O’Connell is to retire “either after Rugby World Cup or in the summer of 2016”, he has told TV3 News.

The full interview with TV3’s Sinead Kissane is set to be broadcast on the TV3 News programme from 5.30pm this evening.

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