Paul O'Connell enjoying challenge of coaching return

IRFU chiefs released pictures and video footage of a weekend session with O'Connell front and centre in his new role.

 Former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell in conversation with James Ryan.

Paul O'Connell admits his return to coaching has been 'different and challenging' as he helps Ireland finalise their preparations for their opening game of the Six Nations Championship against Wales on Sunday.

The former Lions skipper joined Andy Farrell's management ticket as forwards coach and was putting players through their paces when the national squad had a training game against Ulster on Sunday at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin.