Ireland suffer double blow, France plot NZ upset


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 14 Oct 2015

Ireland's Paul O'Connell is stretchered off after sustaining an injury. Reuters / Rebecca Naden

CARDIFF, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign suffered massive blows on Tuesday when iconic captain Paul O'Connell was ruled out injured for the rest of the tournament and flanker Sean O'Brien was suspended for the quarter-final clash against Argentina.

O'Connell, whose international career is now over, sustained a hamstring injury in the 24-9 win over France in the Pool D decider.

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