Malcolm O'Kelly (born 19 July 1974 in Chelmsford, England) is an Irish rugby player who currently plays as a lock for Ireland internationally and Leinster at club level.

The 6'8" (2.03 m) O'Kelly, who made his international debut in 1997 against New Zealand, has become a talisman of the Irish side. He became Ireland's all-time caps leader, surpassing Mike Gibson, on 12 February 2005 when he started in Ireland's Six Nations fixture against Scotland. O'Kelly not only earned his 70th cap, but scored Ireland's first try in the match, giving them a lead they never relinquished.

O'Kelly also played with the Lions on their 2001 tour of Australia, and has been named to the Lions squad for their 2005 tour of New Zealand.

External links

• Irish Rugby Football Union story (retrieved February 6, 2005)
• Profile at sporting-heroes.net, including caps from 1997-2000 (retrieved February 6, 2005)
• Profile at sporting-heroes.net, including caps from 2001-2002 (retrieved February 6, 2005)
• Profile at sporting-heroes.net, including caps from 2003-present (retrieved February 6, 2005)