DONNCHA O’CALLAGHAN SET a new record as Munster’s most capped player of all time when he made his 241st appearance for the province in last night’s 36-8 win over Zebre.
Having already played for the province 19 times this season, the second row looks likely to drive that total even higher in the coming months. O’Callaghan’s landmark moment came at Musgrave Park, where he also made his Munster debut in 1998 against the now-defunct Edinburgh Reivers.
The 34-year-old has outlasted clubs, meaning current head coach Rob Penney believes O’Callaghan can continue playing until he is close to 40. Here are some of the memorable moments from the Cork man’s Munster incredible career. Hopefully there are more to come.
Slideshow: 27 images from record setter Donncha O’Callaghan’s Munster career
Slideshow: 27 images from record setter Donncha O’Callaghan’s Munster career
DONNCHA O’CALLAGHAN SET a new record as Munster’s most capped player of all time when he made his 241st appearance for the province in last night’s 36-8 win over Zebre.
Having already played for the province 19 times this season, the second row looks likely to drive that total even higher in the coming months. O’Callaghan’s landmark moment came at Musgrave Park, where he also made his Munster debut in 1998 against the now-defunct Edinburgh Reivers.
The 34-year-old has outlasted clubs, meaning current head coach Rob Penney believes O’Callaghan can continue playing until he is close to 40. Here are some of the memorable moments from the Cork man’s Munster incredible career. Hopefully there are more to come.
Already barking out orders in Munster colours in 2000.
Part of the heart-breaking loss to Stade Francais in the 2001 Heineken Cup semi-final.
But enjoying a 2003 H Cup quarter-final victory at Welford Road.
Baggy jerseys and shaggy hair; vintage O'Callaghan in action against Bourgoin in 2004.
Recuperation is vital in Donners' training schedule.
Thanks the fans after helping Munster to dismantle Leinster in 2006.
Before finally winning the Heineken Cup final for the first time in 2006.
Offering a prayer after that win over Biarritz.
Best mates...
He scores tries too you know.
That unforgettable short-less incident against Cardiff in 2006.
Conditions haven't always been ideal.
Playing up the the perception.
Another Heineken Cup success in 2008.
A Magners League success followed in 2009.
O'Callaghan has more to his game than smashing rucks, as he shows against Biarritz in 2010.
Donncha's power at scrum time has been undervalued over the years.
Another Magners League win in 2009, this time after beating Leinster in the final.
2011's Heineken Cup loss to Toulon was hard to take.
O'Callaghan awaits line-out ball in 2011.
The second row has always been superb with fans like young Natasha Rose.
Or this bunch of future Munster stars at Tralee RFC in 2012.
Popping up out wide; Rob Penney says O'Callaghan's skills have come to the fore in recent seasons,
Still a vital cog; O'Callaghan had made 19 appearances this season for the province.
Setting a new record for Munster against Zebre last night.
Deserved congratulations from his teammates.
A proud evening for the O'Callaghan clan.
What has stood out about O’Callaghan’s time with Munster in your opinion?
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