James O'Connor rugby player
James O'Connor rugby player

James O'Connor

5th Jul 1990 1.80m/88kg Fly Half

ThrowbackThursday: 10 years on from Wallabies debut, James O'Connor targets RWC 2019 upon return to Australia

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

A decade after his Wallabies debut, James O'Connor may be set to return to the national set-up in time for the Rugby World Cup after being released by Sale Sharks this week. An often controversial figure...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Veteran Wallaby lock pens new deal   Wallabies lock Rob Simmons has extended his stay at the NSW Waratahs after signing a two-year extension with Rugby Australia and New South Wales Rugby Union.   The...

James O'Connor signs long-term deal with Reds - reports

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

44-Test back James O'Connor is understood to have signed a long-term deal with Super Rugby side Queensland Reds, keeping his World Cup hopes alive.     According to reports, O'Connor...

James O'Connor to make a late bid for a Rugby World Cup place - reports

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallabies utility back James O’Connor is reportedly in talks for a shock re-call to the Wallabies squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.   A report in The Australian states that Rugby...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Spencer suspended for 4 weeks:     Leicester Tigers forward Will Spencer has suspended banned for four weeks after appearing before an independent disciplinary panel on Tuesday.   He...

James O’Connor reveals desire to play for Wallabies at the 2019 RWC

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallabies back James O'Connor has revealed plans to fight his way back into the Wallabies squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.   The 28-year-old, who's currently signed with...

Sale reportedly table massive offer for Folau

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks have reportedly made a £750,000-a-year bid for Wallabies star Israel Folau, according to Sunday's edition of The Rugby Paper. It is understood that the Greater Manchester club...

Jangala Bennet is just 17 but already has the quick feet to rip defences apart

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

While there has been a lot of talk about the state of Australian rugby of late, their school system still manages to produce a number of really talented individuals, feeding both League and Union. One...

Sale Sharks fly-half James O’Connor

7 years ago by Rugby World

Shaved heads, sharks and shifting to fly-half all come up in conversation with Sale’s WallabyShark attack: Sale's James O'Connor has won 44 caps for Australia. Photo: Getty ImagesShaved heads, sharks...

How Toulon could line-up for the 2017/18 season

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon have made some big signings since the completion of the 2016/17 season with the likes of World Cup winner JP Pietersen and former All Black Luke McAllister.  Although Toulon have made...