James O’Connor
IrelandathleteMaleb. 19905.0Global Dominance: 0.00%James O’Connor is an accomplished Australian rugby player with a dynamic playing style and significant experience in Super Rugby, having made 130 appearances for various teams. Recently, he joined the Crusaders, where his skillful play was instrumental in their victory against the Hurricanes, contributing to a pivotal try and demonstrating his vital role in enhancing the team's performance.
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James, the son of PJ O’Connor, spoke about the long legal battle following his father's death.
Family of man (71) who died after brain bleed missed criticise being ‘dragged’ through courts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Retired judge James O’Connor has denied all allegations of sexual assault made against him by Jill St John Harrington.
Retired judge fails in effort to strike out lawsuit alleging sexual assault – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
James O’Connor is a TD viewed as a rebel in the party who has questioned Martin's leadership.
Is Micheál Martin’s Fianna Fáil leadership at risk? We asked the party’s TDs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
James O’Connor's handling in the No.10 position has been perplexing this year.
The good, the bad and the ugly of a bizarre season
Australia· 2025-11-28
James O’Connor continues to be a key player for the Wallabies despite being omitted from the squad after a record defeat against Ireland.
Wallabies omit O’Connor after record Irish defeatAustralia· 2025-11-16
James O’Connor converted for 14-7 after being called up by Schmidt.
Ireland v Australia: Live updates from the clash at Aviva Stadium in Dublin
New Zealand· 2025-11-16
James O’Connor had a tough night and was thrown headfirst into the mincer by Joe Schmidt.
How the men in gold performed against IrelandAustralia· 2025-11-16
James O’Connor contributed to the Australian team's performance.
Mack Hansen’s first-half hat-trick sets Ireland on the road to record victory over Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-16
James O’Connor is described as the embodiment of yin and yang, showing both promise and frustration in his performance.
Poor showing against Ireland doesn’t augur will for home 2027 World CupAustralia· 2025-11-16James O’Connor also steps back into the no.10 jersey.
Wallabies spring tour; how to watch, kick-off time, live updates, scores and results from DublinAustralia· 2025-11-15
James O’Connor has been summoned again after a holiday.
Ireland can back up words with actions despite Wallabies’ dangers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Judge James O’Connor ordered two men to pay €3,500 each to the court poor box for careless driving.
How charity donations are helping speeding motorists to avoid driving bans – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
James O’Connor has publicly questioned Martin’s future.
Uneasy pause in Fianna Fáil as restive camp takes stock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
James O'Connor is expected to bring much-needed firepower back to the Wallabies side.
The greatest Ashes cricketers of all timeAustralia· 2025-11-14
James O’Connor was called into the Wallabies squad after a holiday and is restored at outhalf.
Joe Schmidt back on familiar ground as Wallabies face Ireland in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
James O’Connor has been recalled to the Wallabies starting lineup to face Ireland this Saturday.
O’Connor returns to steer the Wallabies in DublinAustralia· 2025-11-13
James O’Connor is in Dublin to help prepare the squad ahead of facing Ireland.
Skelton flies into Dublin to be ruled out of Irish TestAustralia· 2025-11-10
James O’Connor raised the matter at the meeting regarding the 'naughty list'.
Fianna Fáil TDs unhappy at being named on ‘naughty list’ for questioning party leadership – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
James O'Connor's return for the Test in Udine was also confirmed by Schmidt.
England beat Wallabies at TwickenhamAustralia· 2025-11-01
James O’Connor is also unavailable for the Test due to club regulations.
Schmidt reshuffles the deck for Twickenham TestAustralia· 2025-10-30Mr O’Connor has publicly criticised Mr Martin and compared him to absolute monarch Louis XIV.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends leadership amid backlash over presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Despite missing centre Len Ikitau and five-eighth James O’Connor.
England wary of Australia after past Twickenham defeatsAustralia· 2025-10-30
Another critic of Mr Martin, Cork East TD James O’Connor, told The Irish Times it has been 'a very embarrassing number of weeks' for Fianna Fáil.
FF cannot afford division and ‘must come together as party’ minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
James O’Connor said it had been 'a very embarrassing number of weeks for the Fianna Fáil organisation.'
Catherine Connolly landslide sparks hope for left-wing unity but soul-searching in FF – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
James O’Connor will not be available against England as the Test is outside the World Rugby international window.
Eddie Jones deserves credit for the way Japan played against the WallabiesAustralia· 2025-10-26
James O'Connor is a Cork East TD who criticized the selection of Jim Gavin as the party's candidate.
Everyone is knocking great enjoyment out of the Fianna Fáil drama which overshadowed budget day – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08
Backbencher TD James O’Connor accused Micheál Martin and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers of 'the most unceremonious dumping on a party candidate in modern Irish political history'.
Maria Steen calls for election to be cancelled; Martin faces FF grilling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08
James O’Connor criticized the leadership for the treatment of Jim Gavin during the election process.
Fianna Fáil TD harshly criticises leadership for ‘unceremonious dumping’ of Jim Gavin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08James O’Connor expressed regret over the treatment of Jim Gavin during the candidacy process.
What Fianna Fáil TDs are saying about Jim Gavin and Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-07
James O’Connor is 35 and would be a bench role player, if he makes it to 2027.
Burning questions for Wallabies ahead of the spring tour … and a Tokyo reunion with EddieAustralia· 2025-10-06
