Alastair Campbell 'very glad' Paul O'Connell didn’t deliver on threat to knock him out

Alastair Campbell has said he is "very glad" Paul O'Connell opted not to knock him out during a Lions tour in New Zealand.

Alastair Campbell 'very glad' Paul O'Connell didn’t deliver on threat to knock him out

Alastair Campbell has said he is "very glad" Paul O'Connell opted not to knock him out during a Lions tour in New Zealand.

The Irish rugby legend has revealed in his autobiography that he felt insulted by a speech Tony Blair's former press secretary gave the team during the 2005 series, in which he questioned their commitment.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Clubber TV and Irish Examiner logos in offer banner

Every Match. Every Story.

One Ultimate Bundle

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited