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James O'Connor

# james-oconnor - Friday 14 June, 2013

Genia working hard to sync up with ‘adaptable’ O’Connor

The young utility back is a minor fitness concern for Australia this week.

# james-oconnor - Tuesday 4 June, 2013

O’Connor hails Aussie preparation ahead of Lions series

The Lions face Super Rugby side Western Force in their second tour match on Wednesday following their 59-8 win over the Barbarians in Hong Kong last Saturday.

# james-oconnor - Sunday 2 June, 2013

View from Down Under: Time for Australia to embrace James O’Connor era

Jack Howes from Green and Gold Rugby predicts a huge series ahead for the Aussie flyhalf.

# james-oconnor - Monday 20 May, 2013

O’Connor relishing Lions visit after getting the nod ahead of Quade Cooper

The Australian fly-half will be first choice going into next month’s three-Test series.

# james-oconnor - Sunday 19 May, 2013

Quade Cooper left out of Australia squad for Lions Tour

Inspirational and abrasive flanker George Smith will miss the tour after a knee ligament injury.

# james-oconnor - Sunday 12 May, 2013

Aussie outhalf James O’Connor gets knocked into next week Top Thumps This post contains videos

Aussie outhalf James O’Connor gets knocked into next week

Brian O’Driscoll and Jamie Roberts will be licking their Lions lips.

Lions worry for Australia’s James O’Connor after shoulder injury

The 22-year-old will be out of action until the end of the month after receiving a blow against Auckland Blues.

# james-oconnor - Friday 15 February, 2013

VIDEO: Super Rugby is back, here’s what you missed Super Xv This post contains videos

VIDEO: Super Rugby is back, here’s what you missed

Flashy finishes, dodgy cards, dodgy haircuts and just a little more.

# james-oconnor - Saturday 3 November, 2012

Pro12: Connacht coach Millard ‘still tossing and turning’ about replacing Elwood

The Australian has taken a number of calls from southern hemisphere coaches about the soon to be vacant post.

# james-oconnor - Wednesday 15 August, 2012

Rugby Championship: O’Connor backs Cooper to bounce back

The Injured utility back says Quade Cooper will return to full fitness and the Wallaby squad a more determined player.

# james-oconnor - Monday 28 November, 2011

WATCH: Peter Stringer intercepts James O’Connor’s conversion attempt Quick Thinking This post contains videos

WATCH: Peter Stringer intercepts James O’Connor’s conversion attempt

The Australian dwelled on his kick for a few seconds too long and the canny Munster man duly intervened.

# james-oconnor - Thursday 20 October, 2011

The Score’s team of the Rugby World Cup

It’s taken us all of 46 games (and over a month of late nights and early morning), but we’ve finally settled on 15 names worthy of a place on our dream teamsheet.

# james-oconnor - Monday 3 October, 2011

Choice cuts: do you agree with our Rugby World Cup team of the tournament so far?

We’ve picked our best XV of the tournament so far. Check it out and let us know if you agree.

# james-oconnor - Monday 26 September, 2011

Irish Eye: Saint Cillian’s brace breaks Hearts

Want to know how your favourite Irish footballers got on across the water this weekend? We’ve got all the details right here.

# james-oconnor - Tuesday 13 September, 2011

Aussies rue Ioane injury, indulge in some BOD worship

Australia’s stars have admitted that Digby Ioane’s injury is a blow and reveal that they are very wary of the talents of Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll.

# james-oconnor - Thursday 8 September, 2011

A Bluffer’s Guide to… the Rugby World Cup FAQ

A Bluffer’s Guide to… the Rugby World Cup

Still baffled by all this business in New Zealand? Let us take you by the hand and walk you through the tournament format.

# james-oconnor - Tuesday 6 September, 2011

Donal Lenihan fixes Ireland’s date with destiny

We sat down with the player-turned-coach-turned-pundit to discuss everything from the national side’s must-win game with Australia to the source of Lièvremont’s madness.

# james-oconnor - Tuesday 23 August, 2011

Discontent in Australia camp ahead of World Cup

The misbehaviour of James O’Connor has sparked rumours of in-fighting within the Wallabies World Cup squad. Is that the sound of opportunity knocking?

# james-oconnor - Monday 25 July, 2011

View from Oz: Let the good times roll! Down Under This post contains videos

View from Oz: Let the good times roll!

Between the Wallabies’ thumping of South Africa, Cadel Evans’ Tour de France victory and one of the most exciting Perth derbies in AFL history, it’s been a big week Down Under.

# james-oconnor - Friday 22 July, 2011

A Bluffer’s Guide to… the Tri-Nations Series

The Tri-Nations Series kicks off tomorrow with Australia v South Africa at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Get the low-down on what’s happening and who’ll be making the happenings happen with our latest Bluffer’s Guide.

# james-oconnor - Monday 13 December, 2010

Irish Eye: Roy Keane on the brink of Ipswich Town exit after latest defeat

No Irish names on the Championship’s score-sheets again this week.