Evan O'Connell

Evan O'Connell (born 4 May 2004) is an Irish professional rugby union footballer who plays for Munster Rugby.He also represents Young Munster Rfc.His preferred position is lock.

Early life From County Limerick, O'Connell attended Castletroy College and played for the Munster U-18 Schools team at the start of the 2021-22 season as well as captaining Castletroy in the Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup that year.

In November 2024, O'Connell made his senior United Rugby Championship debut for Munster at home against Emirates Lions. In December 2024, he made his debut for Munster in the European Rugby Champions Cup in the Pool 3 opening fixture against Stade Francais at Thomond Park. In 2025, he signed a two-year contract with Munster and moved from the senior academy to the first team squad.

International career O'Connell played for Ireland U18 in the 2022 U18 Six Nations Festival. The following year, he captained the team at the 2024 U20 Six Nations, and the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa. He later travelled to South Africa in October 2024 with Emerging Ireland.

Personal life His father Justin played as a lock for UL Bohemians, where he later coached the under-20 side. He is the nephew of former Ireland rugby captain Paul O'Connell.