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04 Apr 2026

Tipperary player is the leading points scorer in All-Ireland Rugby League

Joe O'Connor has been in excellent form all season

Tipperary player is the leading points scorer in All-Ireland Rugby League

Clonmel’s Joe O’Connor is currently the runaway points scorer for all five divisions of the All-Ireland Rugby League

Clonmel Rugby Club's first team player Joe O’Connor has caught the attention of the IRFU and Final Whistle for being the runaway All-Ireland League Points Scorer of the season thus far.

A physical, gritty player, Joe has stopped tries, scored tries and been excellent with the ball in hand and off the tee all season.

Currently on 164 points, he is some 30 points clear of the next top point scorer from all other four divisions.

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It is an extraordinary achievement in the realms of amateur rugby and all at Clonmel are extremely grateful and proud of Joey for his continuous workrate and tremendous team spirit.

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