Munster and Ireland rugby legend Paul O’Connell is to retire “either after Rugby World Cup or in the summer of 2016”, he has told TV3 News.

The full interview with TV3’s Sinead Kissane is set to be broadcast on the TV3 News programme from 5.30pm this evening.

Paul O'Connell confirms he will retire either after Rugby World Cup or in the summer of 2016. He will decide on future in next few months — Sinéad Kissane (@sineadkissane) January 13, 2015

I'll be honest - I finished interview with O'Connell by asking him to please don't go! — Sinéad Kissane (@sineadkissane) January 13, 2015

The second row’s contract with the IRFU and Munster runs until summer 2016.