Paul O'Connell interview | Joe Molloy sits down with the Irish Rugby legend

[@maori_brotha]

Im a Kiwi. I like how Ireland have developed yourselves. You've centralized your approach, joined up the high-performance system, your clubs and school system, and lifted your game to no 1. Great strategy, attention to detail, and awesome players! Congrats!

[@JohnSmith-wo2fz]

Thank you! During the early 00s we sent a lot of coaches etc done to NZ to study how you guys do things. From what I gather you were all very welcoming to them. Roll the clock on and a lot of it has been implemented just not equally to all the provinces due to difficult internal structures. Couldn't have got where we are with out the help from you kiwis, thanks again!

[@gregcaffrey7859]

But we need the magic players, Hansen, Lowe, they are not from the Irish system

[@davidmcmahon5234]

Are you there are fellas playing with lreland that are not even Irish bunki aki and mack Hansen and l think one more what are you on about never be Irish people if you are from your own country that's who you play with simple as that that's a fact load of bollox calling themselves Irish they are not Irish not born here total and utter bullshit

[@iandummer3237]

Great interview. Huge respect for O'Connell from a Springbok supporter. 🤝

[@johnomahony1788]

Welcome to the free world Joe. Its great to have you back. Wonderful interview. Warm engaging and insightful.

[@darraghrichardson3777]

They say you should never meet your heros - I’ve been fortunate enough to meet Paul a couple of times and he is a true gentleman. A great ambassador for our sport and our country.

[@boddela4544]

Legend 👍From a Leinster Fan,but always a lrish Fan First💪

[@Ears_Fears]

An absolute legend of a man, he brought Ireland to where they are today, from inpiring youngsters as a player to leading them as a captain to training them today. Few have done so much for the game in ireland

[@benjaminmoran7202]

I thought, for a second, they were doing the interview with their legs intertwined 😂

[@paulbergin5903]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@brianlalor]

An absolute gent, I remember he'd pick me up from UL to bring me out to Young Munsters back in the day. Always so down to earth.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

SA here… a tower of strength for Ireland. Rock solid

[@TraceyMolony1]

Joe, well done, I'm only 24 min in and this has shown me why you keep popping up because you're a really thoughtful, honest interviewer with integrity and a genuine interest in sport and more importantly the human experience in sport, skills

[@shanemadigan10]

What a great choice for interview 1 Joe, really looking forward to this new pod!

[@stephenobyrnes6777]

Absolutely enthralling interview. PO’C so open and honest- and smart. Well done Joe Molloy.

[@nicansionnaigh]

Joe, class as ever. The new gig has a bright future. 🏉🏉👏👏💪

[@Gman1805]

What a wonderful interview, thank you

[@paulodoherty1712]

Excellent interview - great questions, careful listening/ empathy throughout & great rapport built in the course of the conversation which made it a very honest & interesting exploration of how different IRFU coaches melded together to coach Ireland’s best team. I loved “to feel he’s living a life worth living’” as Paul O’Donovan’s motivation for rowing, rather that worrying that he might not achieve a second Olympic Gold in Paris. It was an unpredictably rich, live, flowing hour or so. Thanks

[@CraighJonas]

Loved the interview.🎙️ Thanks Joe. 👍

[@martyodoherty4236]

Great interview, wish there more of this inside the coaching group.

[@rory4016]

one of the greats not just on the pitch but off it. such a humble and likeable guy

[@petrusvanderMerwe-o9k]

i love the easy way you conduct interview

[@roderickwho1983]

Great interview ! What a man. Loke a charming tiger. Thanks Joe.

[@tommydaniel3206]

really enjoyed this thanks lads

[@alanoneill3167]

Hook it to my veins. Great show.

[@CGDeluxe]

Great interview

[@esmith9875]

This is a brilliant interview

[@SiegeofIos2021]

Glad you asked about the lineout at the RWC!

[@marv2396]

LEGEND!!!!!

[@Bry_Julio_Rey]

OTB in the mud

[@chriswright5050]

Great video gents

[@Richie-j5p]

Rubbee 😂 you have to love his genuine personality on show here

[@jemr]

Fantastic to hear from Paul. Side note- great to see the media firm has invested heavily in the set! Love the scratches on the table and bare timber wall ply, they clearly invested huge quantities on this unbelievable fit-out... !

[@Dan-e4c5e]

I'd say you're lethal craic 😂😂

[@jemr]

@@Dan-e4c5e I would imagine that’s all you are. 🤣

[@marcmcdonald48]

Lineout gap was not existent at times in WC! Communication between ref's & the Vice or co-captaincy affected Irish abilities to have receptive approaches to referees. Getting messages to Captain's from the sidelines then on to the referees so incidents can be checked is crucial.

[@Ceoil]

Ireland line out was a mess in the WC. I was at the 1/4 final's match vs AB, and Ireland couldn't even get the line out working in the warm up. I think Gary Keegan failed to get them prepared mentally.

[@Cpchurch87]

Yeah, the mental side has to be a factor. Especially with the run up to 2023. They ticked the same boxes England did in 03. Grand slam, beat NZ in the year running up to it. They looked shellshocked in the quarter. I’m really hoping the test win in SA was a turning point mentally. There was no “1 year out from a WC, weak SA team” etc etc. that was a fully loaded SA team who wanted to win, and were in a position to. We had to find a way and dig deep. Really hope it’s a turning point for this group

[@hotbeefymcd8162]

And it wasn't just failing in those games. It had been failing all year, and then even gave problems in the last Six Nations. It's a massive stain on POCs record with Ireland

[@ApinderSingh-b2c]

Im you're big big fan unfortunately i dont understand this game i strongly believe you have good understanding about this game

[@michaelharrison4162]

Just remembering the part in paulies book about being bored in hotel rooms on the lions tour of NZ. He said he took up smoking to pass the time 😂

[@unforseenlaboratories8017]

Great servant to irish sport ,i really hope he carries that impact while he played into coaching, soon. Id say he struggles getting his ideas across to players.

[@waasm1th543]

If you're not 15 minutes early, you're late, Paulie.

[@rosscoghlan]

Jasus now thats a coup Joe.

[@Natedawg38]

I love POC and he'll always be a legend. But I'm not sure he's next head coach material. Maybe Simon Easterby or Ronan O'Gara? Our lineout was a big problem last year, especially in the world cup. It was painful. And could've been the difference.

[@ThePat1962]

A great player and captain in his day. Delighted to have him involved on the present coaching squad, but I don't think I'd like to see him get the head job..he is wise enough to know it's not for him.

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

Paul is lovely man you listen to anytime. But molly asks some silly questions as always. It's not about you Joe ..😢

[@gregcaffrey7859]

Very weird setup, space...... I know it's cropped but looks odd for me

[@mgbdub2007]

Quite poignant listening to the frequent Axel references in this great interview today 16/10/24. RIP Axe.

[@mgbdub2007]

You’d miss Gerry and Andy Dunne all the same.

[@BarryHawk]

too early for the cry question

[@frankmcloughlin7076]

​@@PB22559Jeez dude, chill the f..k out.....

[@noelpucarua2843]

Look at that face. Can't you see him in Star Trek?

[@tennistankRF]

X3 speed folks

[@patmc5474]

Not a great interview,a bit of a love in,no drilling into the detail of world cup failure,lineout malfunctioning through it was seen as a joke imo.Opportunity missed.

[@wesEire]

What? When is the last time you cried. That's were I turned off.

[@eamanlochain1484]

Everton head.utft

[@José-j9y3b]

Just saying, didnt Ireland lose the 1st test...

[@aonghus3860]

Noone said they didn't

[@davidmcmahon5234]

Martin Johnson was miles ahead of him won it all when you win everything martin has won thats a legendary figure man has won everything world 🌎 cup is the pinacle o connell never did that and thats a fact and thats why he has shit o connell as a rugby 🏉 player simple as that

[@davidmcmahon5234]

O connell not in Martin's league leader legend captain has won the lot that's what it's all about martin was that and l actually follow soccer ⚽ don't have much time for rugby but Johnson was a leader oh and l forgot didn't he captain the lions to make history in there tours as well 👍 absolutely legend of a man no doubt about that 🤔

[@christinabyrne6986]

Isn’t this about Paul not Martin Johnson.?

[@davidmcmahon5234]

@@christinabyrne6986 and who are you o connell was ok as a player martin Johnson was better go back to washing dishes will you ffs

[@José-j9y3b]

The losers having losers mentality...Everything marrers above rwc sucess...