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Diarmaid O'Connell Stats
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Diarmaid O'Connell Performance Analysis
U20 Six Nations 2026
Diarmaid O'Connell featured in 5 matches during the 2026 U20 Six Nations, representing Ireland U20. Results included 2 wins and 1 loss.
Ireland U20 finished 2nd in the 2026 U20 Six Nations, having won 4 and lost 1 of their 5 matches.
Diarmaid O'Connell played 360 minutes across the U20 Six Nations 2026. In attack he made 116m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 63 tackles at a rate of 12.6 per game.
In the U20 Six Nations 2026, Diarmaid O'Connell completed 18 passes at an accuracy of 86%, contributing 1 try assist and making 48 touches.
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
Diarmaid O'Connell featured in 5 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing Ireland U20 on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 3 wins and 2 losses.
Ireland U20 won the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, finishing with 1 wins from 3 matches.
Diarmaid O'Connell played 331 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 156m with ball in hand, beating 7 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 51 tackles at a rate of 10.2 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, Diarmaid O'Connell completed 16 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 46 touches.
