Bill O'Connell (rugby union)

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Bill O'Connell
Full nameWilliam Joseph O'Connell
Date of birth(1930-04-22)22 April 1930
Place of birth Limerick, Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1955 Ireland 1 (0)

William Joseph O'Connell (born 22 April 1930) is an Irish former international rugby union player.

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A native of Limerick, O'Connell was the first Ireland cap produced by St Munchin's College. [1]

O'Connell, a bank clerk, gained his only cap for Ireland against France at Lansdowne Road during the 1955 Five Nations, deputising Tom Reid in the second row. [2] He lost his place when Reid returned for the next match. [3]

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References

  1. "Grand Slam heroes voted top of the class". Irish Examiner . 26 March 2009.
  2. "'Bill' O'Connell is fifth new cap on Irish XV". Northern Whig . 20 January 1955.
  3. "Irish drop Byrne — Gaston back". Daily Mirror . 24 January 1955.