Bill O'Connell (rugby union)

William Joseph O'Connell (born 22 April 1930) is an Irish former international rugby union player.

Bill O'Connell

Full name	William Joseph O'Connell
Date of birth	(1930-04-22)22 April 1930
Place of birth	Limerick, Ireland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1955 Ireland 1 (0)

A native of Limerick, O'Connell was the first Ireland cap produced by St Munchin's College.^[1]

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.^[2] He lost his place when Reid returned for the next match.^[3]

See also

• List of Ireland national rugby union players