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.

Oct 3, 2024 · Former Wallabies utility and Queenslander Reds playmaker James O’Connor has completed a remarkable career move across the ditch after signing with the Crusaders for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season.

Oct 4, 2024 · WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor has signed to play for Christchurch-based Super Rugby team the Crusaders on a one-year contract. The Crusaders on Friday confirmed the signing of O’Connor who has played 64 tests for Australia.

Oct 13, 2024 · The Crusaders are absolutely thrilled to confirm James O’Connor has signed with the franchise for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 34-year-old is a legend of international rugby, having played 64 tests for Australia and earned more than 120 Super Rugby caps for the Western Force, the Melbourne Rebels and most recently the Queensland Reds.

James O'Connor, with his elusive running and ability to play anywhere in the back line, is one of the most gifted players in world rugby. Having made his debut for Australia at the age of just 18 against Italy in 2008, O'Connor now has over 25 caps for the Wallabies.

Oct 1, 2024 · The Crusaders appear to have found a temporary solution to their fly-half woes, with 63-cap Wallabies veteran James O’Connor reportedly on the brink of signing with the 14-time Super Rugby champions for the 2025 season.

Sep 26, 2024 · O’Connor played 68 games for the Reds all up after his first Super Rugby stints with the Force and Melbourne Rebels and his initial sojourn abroad. The Gold Coast-bred youngster, who attended Nudgee College, took a circuituous route to represent the Reds but the meaning was deep when he did.

Nov 5, 2021 · James O’Connor was born on 5 July 1990 in Queensland, Australia. He stands at 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighs 14st 9lb (93kg). 2. He joined Queensland Reds for the second time in 2019, helping them win the Super Rugby AU final in 2021.

Sep 11, 2024 · James O’Connor will depart Australia, opting to pursue overseas opportunities following five years of outstanding service at Ballymore in his second stint at the Queensland Reds.

Aug 1, 2023 · The Queensland Rugby Union is proud to announce James O’Connor has re-signed with the Queensland Reds through 2024. O’Connor has played more than 100 Super Rugby games, including 63 matches for Queensland after returning to Ballymore in 2019.