James O'Connor (rugby union)

James O'Connor
O'Connor at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Birth nameJames David O'Connor
Date of birth (1990-07-05) 5 July 1990 (age 34)
Place of birthSouthport, Queensland, Australia
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1][2]
Weight93 kg (205 lb)[2]
School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Centre, Wing, Fullback
Youth career
–2008 Brothers
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 West Harbour 1 (10)
2022–2024 Brothers 8 (44)
Correct as of 1 September 2024
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2014 London Irish 15 (100)
2014–2017 Toulon 51 (116)
2017–2019 Sale Sharks 32 (15)
Correct as of 19 May 2019
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2011 Western Force 39 (306)
2012–2013 Melbourne Rebels 21 (201)
2015 Queensland Reds 13 (44)
2019–2024 Queensland Reds 57 (379)
2025– Crusaders 0 (0)
Correct as of 26 July 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 Australia Schoolboys 2[3] (0)
2023 Australia A 2 (0)
2008–2022 Australia 64 (279)
Correct as of 14 August 2022
Coaching career
Years Team
2023–2024 Anglican Church Grammar School
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  Australia
Rugby World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2011 New Zealand Squad

James David O'Connor (/d͡ʒeɪmz əwkɔ́nə/; born 5 July 1990), often referred to his initials JOC,[4] is an Australian professional rugby union player who currently plays as a back with the Super Rugby Pacific team the Crusaders. Known for his versatility on the field, he has played multiple positions in the backline, including wing and fullback. However O'Connor's primary position is at fly-half or centre. He made his debut with the Perth-based Super Rugby team, the Western Force, and has since played for two other Super Rugby teams (Melbourne Rebels, Queensland Reds). O'Connor has also played domestically with English teams London Irish and Sale Sharks, as well as French team Toulon.

Making his international debut at 18-years-old for Australia, O'Connor has earned over sixty caps for the Wallabies, and scored more than 270 points. O'Connor has competed at two Rugby World Cups and was apart of Australia's third-place finish in 2011.

  1. ^ "Teen sensation James O'Connor signs new Force deal". PerthNow. Seven West Media. 19 June 2008. Archived from the original on 19 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b Tucker, Jim (2 August 2023). "James O'Connor re-signs with Queensland Rugby". reds.rugby. Queensland Reds. Archived from the original on 15 September 2023.
  3. ^ a b "James O'Connor Profile – Australian Schools Rugby". schoolsrugby.com.au. Australian Schools Rugby. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021.
  4. ^ Tiernan, Eamonn (3 July 2019). "'Understands what he did wrong': Why JOC deserves another chance". Fox Sports Australia. News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 2 October 2024.