Johnny O'Connor
Irish rugby union player
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| Intro | Irish rugby union player | |
| Places | Ireland | |
| is | Athlete Rugby union player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 9 June 1982, Galway, County Galway, Ireland | |
| Age | 42 years |
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Johnny O'Connor (born 9 February 1980) is an Irish rugby union coach and former player. He played for Connacht in the Pro 12, and his position of choice was as a Flanker. He has played for Wasps in the English Premiership before returning to Connacht.
He made his full international debut for Ireland in 2004 against South Africa. He made 12 appearances for Ireland, and was part of the 2006 team that won the Triple Crown. O'Connor was named 2005 Irish Rugby Union Players' Association player of the year.
O'Connor is also a graduate of Setanta College.
He is currently a coach at Arsenal F.C.