In Pics: Paul O’Connell’s Ireland Career (2002-2015)

The curtain has come down on Paul O’Connell’s Ireland career in very unfortunate circumstances, with a hamstring injury bringing his fourth Rugby World Cup campaign to a premature end. We pay tribute to Ireland’s iconic lock and captain with a look back through his best moments in the green jersey.

Click on the links below to view some of the best images of Paul O’Connell’s 13-year spell as an Ireland international:

Paul O’Connell’s Ireland Career – Gallery 1 (2002-2007)

Paul O’Connell’s Ireland Career – Gallery 2 (2007-2011)

Paul O’Connell’s Ireland Career – Gallery 3 (2011-2014)

Paul O’Connell’s Ireland Career – Gallery 4 (2014-2015)