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The 42
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Connacht's Piers O'Conor to join Edinburgh on two-year deal
CONNACHT'S PIERS O'CONOR has agreed a two-year deal with Edinburgh. The province had confirmed the 29-year-old would leave at the end of the season last week, and the Scottish club have now announced O'Conor's signature. The versatile back, who joined from Bristol last year, has scored three tries across his 17 appearances for Connacht. The 29-year-old has recorded the most carries (159), metres gained (710), defenders beaten (32), and clean breaks (19) for the Irish province in the URC this season. O'Conor said: 'I'm really excited to get started. Joining a club like Edinburgh is a big opportunity: it's a new environment and a strong squad. It's a great challenge and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in, meeting the group, and doing my bit to help the team push on and win some silverware. 'It's a fresh start and a move I'm looking forward to. Moving to a new city brings new opportunities, on and off the pitch. I can't wait to get up there, get settled and get to work. Edinburgh's a proper rugby city with a strong identity and I'm keen to make it home. 'Edinburgh are tough to play against, always physical, always competitive, and that's something I want to be part of. The group's been playing some really good rugby, and I'm looking forward to adding to that. I'm excited to join up in the summer and push for a strong, successful season with the team.' O'Conor was born in Sydney but grew up in England, and represented Ireland at U19 level before making his senior debut for Wasps in 2014. O'Conor then played with the England U20s and lined out for Ealing Trailfinders before moving to Bristol in 2018, where he played 137 times, scored 26 tries and won a Challenge Cup medal in 2018. Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt added: 'Piers is exactly the type of quality operator we look for in a non-Scottish qualified signing. He's an excellent player with the ability to cover multiple positions across the backline, which is hugely valuable for us in managing the demands of a long season. 'His arrival complements the recent re-signing/signing of exciting young Scottish backs like Harry Paterson, Jack Brown and Malelili Satala, and his experience and leadership will be invaluable in helping to get the very best out of other younger players coming through our academy system such as Lewis Wells, Findlay Thomson and Finlay Doyle. Piers isn't here to block anyone's progress; instead, we see him as a catalyst who will further improve those around him. 'His consistent performances and impressive statistics speak for themselves, and his experience and leadership qualities will be a significant asset to our squad both on and off the field. We can't wait to welcome him to the club this summer.'
STV News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Edinburgh sign Piers O'Conor on two-year deal from Connacht
Edinburgh have announced the signing of former Bristol back Piers O'Conor from Connacht on a two-year deal. The 29-year-old, who can play at centre, wing and full-back, will move to the Scottish capital this summer. O'Conor has started 15 of Connacht's 17 United Rugby Championship matches this season since joining the Galway club last summer following six years with Bristol. 'Joining a club like Edinburgh is a big opportunity,' O'Conor told the Edinburgh website. 'It's a new environment and a strong squad. 'It's a great challenge and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in, meeting the group and doing my bit to help the team push on and win some silverware. 'It's a fresh start and a move I'm looking forward to. Moving to a new city brings new opportunities, on and off the pitch. 'I can't wait to get up there, get settled and get to work. Edinburgh's a proper rugby city with a strong identity and I'm keen to make it home.' Sydney-born and English-raised, O'Conor has played for Ireland Under-19s and England Under-20s, while he also earned a call-up to an England XV for an uncapped match against the Barbarians in 2019. 'Piers is exactly the type of quality operator we look for in a non-Scottish qualified signing,' said Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt. 'He's an excellent player with the ability to cover multiple positions across the backline, which is hugely valuable for us in managing the demands of a long season. 'His arrival complements the recent re-signing/signing of exciting young Scottish backs like Harry Paterson, Jack Brown and Malelili Satala, and his experience and leadership will be invaluable in helping to get the very best out of other younger players coming through our academy system. 'Piers isn't here to block anyone's progress. Instead, we see him as a catalyst who will further improve those around him. 'His consistent performances and impressive statistics speak for themselves and his experience and leadership qualities will be a significant asset to our squad both on and off the field. We can't wait to welcome him to the club this summer.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Rugby's new non-Scottish qualified signing is 'quality operator' who can bring out best in team-mates
Verstaile back O'Conor heads north in search of silverware Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edinburgh have signed the versatile Connacht back Piers O'Conor on a two-year deal and the 29-year-old will join the club in the summer. While Scottish Rugby's recent focus has been on Scottish-qualified players, O'Conor is not eligible for Gregor Townsend's squad. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The former Bristol Bears player was born in Australia, raised in England and played for Ireland under-19s and then England under-20s. Piers O'Conor in action for Bristol Bears where he spent six seasons. | Getty Images Sean Everitt, the Edinburgh coach, thinks O'Conor's experience will help with the development of the club's younger players and insists he won't 'block anyone's progress'. 'Piers is exactly the type of quality operator we look for in a non-Scottish qualified signing,' Everitt said. 'He's an excellent player with the ability to cover multiple positions across the backline, which is hugely valuable for us in managing the demands of a long season. 'His arrival complements the recent re-signing/signing of exciting young Scottish backs like Harry Paterson, Jack Brown and Malelili Satala, and his experience and leadership will be invaluable in helping to get the very best out of other younger players coming through our academy system such as Lewis Wells, Findlay Thomson and Finlay Doyle. Piers isn't here to block anyone's progress; instead, we see him as a catalyst who will further improve those around him. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'His consistent performances and impressive statistics speak for themselves, and his experience and leadership qualities will be a significant asset to our squad both on and off the field. We can't wait to welcome him to the club this summer.' Connacht's Piers O'Conor chats with Glasgow Warriors' Adam Hastings during a pre-season match in September. | SNS Group O'Conor has been a regular for Connacht this season, starting 15 of their 17 United Rugby Championship games and scoring three tries. He has played mostly at outside centre but has also been used at full-back and on the wing. He leads the way in stats for Connacht in most carries (159), metres gained (710), defenders beaten (32), and clean breaks (19). He started his professional career with Wasps, then moved to Ealing Trailfinders. He joined Bristol in 2018 and spent six seasons with the club, making 137 appearances, scoring 36 tries and playing in their European Challenge Cup final win over Toulon in 2020. Internationally, O'Conor was part of the England U20 side that won the 2015 U20 Six Nations and reached the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy later that year. He played for an England XV in an uncapped match against the Barbarians in 2019. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad O'Conor said: 'Joining a club like Edinburgh is a big opportunity: it's a new environment and a strong squad. It's a great challenge and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in, meeting the group, and doing my bit to help the team push on and win some silverware. 'It's a fresh start and a move I'm looking forward to. Moving to a new city brings new opportunities, on and off the pitch. I can't wait to get up there, get settled and get to work. Edinburgh's a proper rugby city with a strong identity and I'm keen to make it home.'
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Passengers scramble onto wing of American Airlines plane after cabin fills with smoke
Passengers on an American Airlines regional jet scrambled onto the plane's wing during an evacuation after smoke was seen in the cabin. A video taken by Sean O'Conor, a passenger on the flight, who had just evacuated the CRJ-900 aircraft showed passengers leaving the plane via the emergency exit doors and stepping out onto the plane wing after landing in Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday. People could be seen hopping off the wing onto the tarmac, with some passengers and crew helping others down. One passenger was seen leaving the plane with a dog in his arms. The camera panned to the front of the jet, where the captain was standing at the top of the built-in stairs, which deploy from the door, talking to someone in a high-vis jacket. A crowd of people who appeared to have already evacuated were standing far away from the jet. 'Here's our flight into Augusta and we've evacuated and climbed out onto the wing,' Mr O'Conor can be heard saying in the video. 'Smelled like the brakes were burning or something, the cabin was filled with smoke.' 'Looks like everybody's safe, and, uh, welcome to Augusta.' The American Airlines' brand American Eagle flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines, departed Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina for a 55-minute flight on Tuesday, 1 April. However, shortly after landing at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia at around 9.50am, the plane was evacuated. American Airlines said the plane experienced a "maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta.' 'All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal,' the airline said in a statement. 'The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience.' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was investigating the incident. No injuries were reported. The incident comes three weeks after another American Airlines flight had to evacuate its passengers via the wing after clouds of smoke surrounded the aircraft. The flight from Colorado to Dallas had to divert mid-journey to Denver, landing safely after the crew reported engine vibrations. While taxiing to the gate, an engine on the Boeing 737-800 caught fire, the FAA said. After the 172 passengers and six crew members were evacuated, 12 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The Independent
03-04-2025
- General
- The Independent
Passengers scramble onto wing of American Airlines plane after cabin fills with smoke
Passengers on an American Airlines regional jet scrambled onto the plane's wing during an evacuation after smoke was seen in the cabin. A video taken by Sean O'Conor, a passenger on the flight, who had just evacuated the CRJ-900 aircraft showed passengers leaving the plane via the emergency exit doors and stepping out onto the plane wing after landing in Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday. People could be seen hopping off the wing onto the tarmac, with some passengers and crew helping others down. One passenger was seen leaving the plane with a dog in his arms. The camera panned to the front of the jet, where the captain was standing at the top of the built-in stairs, which deploy from the door, talking to someone in a high-vis jacket. A crowd of people who appeared to have already evacuated were standing far away from the jet. 'Here's our flight into Augusta and we've evacuated and climbed out onto the wing,' Mr O'Conor can be heard saying in the video. 'Smelled like the brakes were burning or something, the cabin was filled with smoke.' 'Looks like everybody's safe, and, uh, welcome to Augusta.' The American Airlines' brand American Eagle flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines, departed Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina for a 55-minute flight on Tuesday, 1 April. However, shortly after landing at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia at around 9.50am, the plane was evacuated. American Airlines said the plane experienced a "maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta.' 'All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal,' the airline said in a statement. 'The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience.' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was investigating the incident. No injuries were reported. The incident comes three weeks after another American Airlines flight had to evacuate its passengers via the wing after clouds of smoke surrounded the aircraft. The flight from Colorado to Dallas had to divert mid-journey to Denver, landing safely after the crew reported engine vibrations. While taxiing to the gate, an engine on the Boeing 737-800 caught fire, the FAA said. After the 172 passengers and six crew members were evacuated, 12 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
