Shane O'Connor (born 29 March 1983) is a former

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player from Ireland. Originally playing for Cork Constitution, he was a member of the Ireland under-21 team that reached the

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final in 2004. He joined the

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squad in 2006 as a second-row (lock), before moving to Harlequins in the

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in England during 2008. Released by Harlequins in 2009, he played several seasons in the

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and Fédérale 1 League in France.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Oconnor, Shane Living people 1983 births Irish rugby union players Harlequin F.C. players Munster Rugby players Union Bordeaux Bègles players Irish expatriate rugby union players in France Rugby union players from Cork (city)