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

James O'Connor

5th Jul 1990 1.80m/88kg Fly Half

Petaia set for Wallabies debut as Australia make 12 changes

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordan Petaia will become the youngest player to represent Australia at the Rugby World Cup after being named to debut in the Wallabies' must-win game against Uruguay.   Petaia, 19, will make his...

Player ratings: Wales vs Australia

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Wales 1. Wyn Jones - 6    A solid 48 minute stint.   2. Ken Owens - 7     Work rate as ever was exceptional. 15 tackles completed.   3. Tomas Francis -...

Watch: James O'Connor's outstanding offload to set up Reece Hodge

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James O'Connor marked his return to the Wallabies starting line up with a brilliant offload early on to send Reece Hodge through to score the first try of the Bledisloe Cup 2019.     The...

Forget about Folau, can the Wallabies replace Kuridrani?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All the focus is on how Michael Cheika will fill the void left by Israel Folau at 15 as they test out Haylett-Petty and Beale at the back but should they not be concerned about who will fill the 13 jumper...

Thursday Morning Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The All Blacks start two openside flankers for Bledisloe Cup opener   Steve Hansen has opted to start both Sam Cane and Ardie Savea for the All Blacks' clash with the Wallabies this weekend.   The...

James O'Connor World Cup dream all set to kick into gear

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Wallabies outcast James O'Connor is set to take a giant stride towards the Rugby World Cup with his selection to face the All Blacks in Perth on Saturday.

Lealiifano enjoys winning comeback against dismal Pumas

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia were comfortable winners over Argentina in Brisbane, with all but five of the hosts' points coming from Christian Lealiifano.     Christian Lealiifano marked his emotional Australia...

Hooper excited by the return of 'outstanding' O'Connor

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James O'Connor has already impressed on his return to Australia training and Michael Hooper is keen to see him deliver on the pitch, too.     Australia captain Michael Hooper is excited to...

Thursday Morning Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Strong Fiji side named to face Japan   Fijians Head Coach John McKee has secured a wealth of experience in his match-day 23-member squad for the opening round of the World Rugby Pacific Nations...

Lealiifano, O'Connor named for Wallabies returns

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia are welcoming back Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor for their clash against Argentina.     Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor will make their Test returns after being...