Bill O'Connell

William Joseph O'Connell (born 22 April 1930) is an Irish former international rugby union player. A native of Limerick, O'Connell was the first Ireland cap produced by St Munchin's College. 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. He lost his place when Reid returned for the next...

William Joseph O'Connell (born 22 April 1930) is an Irish former international rugby union player. A native of Limerick, O'Connell was the first Ireland cap produced by St Munchin's College. 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. He lost his place when Reid returned for the next match. See also List of Ireland national rugby union players References External links Bill O'Connell at ESPNscrum (archived)