James O'Connor
Born: November 20, 1984 (age 39)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Birmingham, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1997-2004 | Aston Villa |
| Senior | 2004-2005 | Aston Villa |
| → 2004-2005 | Bournemouth (loan) | |
| → 2004 | Port Vale (loan) | |
| 2005-2006 | Bournemouth | |
| 2006-2012 | Doncaster Rovers | |
| 2012-2014 | Derby County | |
| → 2013-2014 | Bristol City (loan) | |
| 2014-2017 | Walsall | |
Sports Mole has 63 articles about James O'Connor. Articles 1 to 40:
Shaun Edwards compares Cheslin Kolbe to Jason Robinson
Wales' defence coach has compared the Springbok winger to his former Wigan team-mate Jason Robinson.
Oct 22, 11:05
Ali Williams, James O'Connor arrested on drugs charges
Former New Zealand lock Ali Williams and ex-Australia back James O'Connor are arrested after allegedly attempting to purchase cocaine.
Feb 25, 21:32
League One roundup: James O'Connor nets equaliser in eight-goal thriller for Walsall
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's League One action as Walsall and Colchester United share the points in an eight-goal thriller.
Oct 24, 17:02
Chelsea score four to knock Walsall out
Second-half goals from Kenedy and Pedro help Chelsea to a 4-1 away victory over Walsall in the League Cup.
Sep 23, 21:44
Half-Time Report: Ramires, Loic Remy goals give Chelsea lead, James O'Connor scores for Walsall
Goals from Ramires and Loic Remy put Chelsea 2-1 ahead over Walsall in the League Cup, who pulled a goal back before the break through James O'Connor.
Sep 23, 20:42
Tom Bradshaw hat-trick stuns Nottingham Forest
A Tom Bradshaw hat-trick sends League One Walsall through to the second round of the League Cup, eliminating Nottingham Forest of the Championship.
Aug 11, 21:43
Half-Time Report: Walsall ahead against Nottingham Forest
A first-half brace from Tom Bradshaw gives Walsall a 2-1 lead over Nottingham Forest in the League Cup.
Aug 11, 20:36
James O'Connor pens Walsall contract extension
Walsall defender James O'Connor pens a new one-year deal with the League One club.
May 27, 17:03
MK Dons frontman Will Grigg leads April League One Player of the Month shortlist
The League One Player of the Month for April will be won by either Will Grigg, Jermaine Beckford, Ben Gladwin or James O'Connor.
Apr 30, 06:00
Team News: James O'Connor, Andy Taylor start for Walsall
Walsall retain full-backs Andy Taylor and James O'Connor for their League One clash with local rivals Coventry City.
Jan 3, 14:30
Walsall sign former Derby County defender
Walsall complete the signing of former Derby County defender James O'Connor on a free transfer.
Jun 21, 11:42
Derby County release five players
Derby County announce the release of five out-of-contract players.
May 7, 12:09
Harlequins too strong for London Irish
Harlequins ease to a 23-9 win over London Irish in the Aviva Premiership.
Mar 29, 17:00
Bath ease past London Irish
Bath get the better of London Irish 44-23 in the Aviva Premiership.
Mar 22, 20:06
Leicester Tigers edge out London Irish
Leicester Tigers edge out London Irish 20-15 in the Aviva Premiership.
Feb 23, 14:58
14-man London Irish hold on against London Wasps
London Irish clinch a 23-20 win over London Wasps despite playing most of the second half with 14 men.
Feb 15, 16:51
James O'Connor leads London Irish past Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors are still without a win this season after losing 22-9 to London Irish in the Aviva Premiership.
Jan 4, 16:59
Report: James O'Connor to join Toulon in summer
James O'Connor will reportedly join Toulon at the end of the season to effectively end his international career with Australia.
Dec 23, 09:01
Andy Goode drop goal completes London Wasps derby win
Andy Goode scores a 77th-minute drop goal as London Wasps earn a 19-12 victory at Aviva Premiership strugglers London Irish.
Nov 30, 17:38
Penalty tries give Leicester Tigers win
Leicester Tigers are awarded two penalty tries as they secure a 20-11 win over London Irish.
Nov 23, 17:30
James Horwill backs Ewen McKenzie over drinking bans
James Horwill backs coach Ewen McKenzie's decision to drop six players from the Australian side after breaking rules on drinking last week.
Nov 19, 20:35
Shocked James O'Connor vows to improve for London Irish
James O'Connor admits his surprise at the pace of the Aviva Premiership after his debut loss for London Irish.
Nov 4, 06:51
Brain Smith pleased by "outstanding" James O'Connor debut
Brian Smith praises the way that James O'Connor has fitted in at London Irish in the wake of their defeat to Northampton Saints.
Nov 4, 06:27
James O'Connor puts London Irish before Australia
James O'Connor is hoping that his temporary move to London Irish will help his career for the long-term good of his Australia place.
Oct 30, 06:40
London Irish confirm arrival of Australian James O'Connor
London Irish confirm that they have signed Australian international James O'Connor until the end of the season.
Oct 29, 10:06
Brian Smith expects "world class" James O'Connor to join London Irish
Brian Smith expects Australia international James O'Connor to become a London Irish player within the next few days.
Oct 28, 06:46
Australia international nearing European switch
James O'Connor will move to a European club in order to reignite his rugby career.
Oct 23, 06:39
Australia's Ewen McKenzie: 'Door still open to James O'Connor'
Australia head coach Ewen McKenzie suggests that the door is open for James O'Connor despite a number of disciplinary issues.
Oct 14, 11:59
Australia terminate James O'Connor contract
ARU end James O'Connor's contract with immediate effect following a drunken incident at Perth International Airport last month.
Oct 3, 05:40
James O'Connor suffers severe thigh injury
Defender James O'Connor faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury last weekend.
Sep 27, 08:57
James O'Connor dropped by Australia indefinitely
Australia drop winger James O'Connor indefinitely following his reported drunken state at Perth airport last weekend.
Sep 20, 09:48
Australian Rugby Union to investigate James O'Connor claims
James O'Connor is under investigation from the Australian Rugby Union following claims that he was escorted from Perth International Airport because he was too drunk to board his plane.
Sep 19, 03:45
James O'Connor joins Bristol City on loan
Bristol City complete the loan signing of Derby County defender James O'Connor until January.
Sep 2, 16:47
James O'Connor returns to Derby County
James O'Connor returns to Derby County following a trial period with Bristol City.
Aug 26, 18:56
James O'Connor trains with Bristol City
Bristol City will reportedly make a decision regarding the future of Derby County defender James O'Connor this week.
Aug 21, 12:36
New Zealand hammer Australia in Rugby Championship opener
New Zealand comprehensively beat Australia in the opening game of the 2013 Rugby Championship.
Aug 17, 12:52
Kurtley Beale faces Melbourne Rebels exit
Australia international Kurtley Beale is told that he will be not be offered a new contract by the Melbourne Riders for the 2014 season.
Jul 13, 10:14
British and Irish Lions clinch series win in Australia
The British and Irish Lions clinch a historic series win against Australia with a 41-16 victory in the third and final Test in Sydney.
Jul 6, 12:57
Veteran George Smith earns Australia recall
George Smith is recalled by Australia for the first time in three years to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
Jul 4, 08:35
Robbie Deans has faith in James O'Connor
Robbie Deans says that he never had any doubts about picking James O'Connor for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Jun 27, 08:27
